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Chaty alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Chaty alternative is POWR (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Chaty compared with 4 alternatives: Joinchat, Elfsight, POWR and OptinMonster.
Chaty has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59 per year for 1 website. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatyThis tool | Free plan · from $59/yr | Yes | Web |
| Joinchat | Free plan · from €96/yr | Yes | Web |
| Elfsight | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| POWR | Free plan · from $4.83/mo | Yes | Web |
| OptinMonster | From $210/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Chaty starts at $4.92 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
OptinMonster scores higher without starting lower. POWR starts 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 Chaty
Joinchat
WhatsApp chat button and AI assistant for WordPress sites
- Joinchat starts at €96 per year for 1 site.
- Joinchat also covers chatbots.
Suits: WordPress sites that want visitors to reach them on WhatsApp
Elfsight
Library of 90+ website widgets, from popups to reviews and feeds
- Elfsight starts at $5 per app / month for up to 5,000 views, billed yearly.
- Elfsight also covers templates, no-code, forms and chatbots.
- Elfsight does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Chaty does.
Suits: Small sites that need a popup plus reviews, a feed or a chat button
POWR
Library of 60+ website widgets, from popups and forms to feeds
- POWR starts at $4.83 per app / month, billed annually.
- POWR also covers templates, no-code and forms.
- POWR does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Chaty does.
Suits: Small sites that need a popup plus a few other widgets, such as a form or a feed
OptinMonster
Pop-ups, floating bars and opt-in forms added to an existing site
- OptinMonster starts at $210 per year at renewal, after a first year for $108 (Basic).
- OptinMonster has no free plan, unlike Chaty.
- OptinMonster also covers templates, no-code, forms and a/B testing.
- OptinMonster does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Chaty does.
Suits: Growing an email list from a blog or store you already run
Limits worth knowing in Chaty
- It adds buttons that open other chat apps; it is not a live-chat inbox, so replies happen in those apps.
- The WordPress edition runs only inside WordPress; Shopify, Wix and Ecwid versions are separate products.
- Prices read here are for 1 website; the 5 to 1,000 site tiers were selectable but their prices were not shown in the page text.
- The page offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chaty?
The alternatives to Chaty in this directory are Joinchat, Elfsight, POWR and OptinMonster. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chaty.
Is there a free alternative to Chaty?
Yes. Joinchat, Elfsight and POWR have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.