Alternatives · SMS & Chat
ChatGen alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ChatGen alternative for most people is Chatfuel (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is BotPenguin (2.2 GPA).
ChatGen compared with 5 alternatives: BotPenguin, Botsify, Landbot, Chatfuel and Verloop.io.
ChatGen is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month for 1K conversations and 5 agent seats. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGenThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| BotPenguin | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Botsify | From $149/mo | No | Web |
| Landbot | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Chatfuel | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Verloop.io | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
ChatGen starts at $79 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Chatfuel.
BotPenguin and Landbot start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ChatGen
BotPenguin
No-code chatbot builder for WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and web
- BotPenguin starts at $29 per month for 3,000 bot messages.
- BotPenguin has a free plan, which ChatGen lacks.
- BotPenguin also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BotPenguin also covers shared inbox, no-code and AI support agent.
- BotPenguin does not cover marketing automation and reports, which ChatGen does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a free no-code bot to start with
Botsify
AI agent builder sold to agencies as a whitelabel platform
- Botsify starts at $149 per month, billed monthly ($1,490 billed annually).
- Botsify also covers AI agents, no-code and AI support agent.
- Botsify does not cover marketing automation, reports and live chat, which ChatGen does.
Suits: Agencies that want to resell AI agents under their own brand
Landbot
No-code chatbot and AI agent builder for websites and WhatsApp
- Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan, which ChatGen lacks.
- Landbot also covers no-code and AI support agent.
- Landbot does not cover marketing automation and reports, which ChatGen does.
Suits: Marketing teams turning website forms into chat-style lead capture
Chatfuel
AI chatbots for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook with a usage wallet
- Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Chatfuel also covers AI support agent.
- Chatfuel does not cover reports, which ChatGen does.
Suits: Small businesses answering Instagram and WhatsApp messages around the clock
Verloop.io
Conversational AI platform for customer support on chat and voice
- Verloop.io also covers AI support agent.
- Verloop.io does not cover marketing automation and reports, which ChatGen does.
Suits: Support teams that want a bot to take common questions before human agents
Limits worth knowing in ChatGen
- Plans cap conversations (1K, 2K or 5K) and agent seats (5, 10 or 12).
- The pricing page has a Monthly and Yearly toggle; only one view was readable, so the other prices are not recorded.
- WhatsApp and Salesforce appear in the plan comparison table, which does not show which tier includes them.
- The page footer reads 2022, so some pages may be older than the 2026 pricing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ChatGen?
The alternatives to ChatGen in this directory are BotPenguin, Botsify, Landbot, Chatfuel and Verloop.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ChatGen.
Is there a free alternative to ChatGen?
Yes. BotPenguin and Landbot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ChatGen alternatives work on Android?
The ChatGen listing does not include an Android app. BotPenguin lists one.
Which ChatGen alternatives work on iOS?
The ChatGen listing does not include an iOS app. BotPenguin lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.