Alternatives · Popups
Joinchat alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Joinchat alternative for most people is Popup Maker (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of popup and widget tools. It's also the best free one.
Joinchat compared with 5 alternatives: Chaty, OptinMonster, Popup Maker, Icegram and WP Popups.
Joinchat has a free plan. Paid plans start at €96 per year for 1 site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoinchatThis tool | Free plan · from €96/yr | Yes | Web |
| Chaty | Free plan · from $59/yr | Yes | Web |
| OptinMonster | From $210/yr | No | Web |
| Popup Maker | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Icegram | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| WP Popups | Free plan · from $70/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Joinchat starts at about $8.94 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Chaty and Popup Maker.
OptinMonster scores higher without starting lower. Icegram and WP Popups 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 Joinchat
Chaty
Chat-channel button widget for WordPress sites
- Chaty starts at $59 per year for 1 website.
- Chaty does not cover chatbots, which Joinchat does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want visitors to reach them on WhatsApp or Messenger
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 Joinchat.
- OptinMonster also covers templates, no-code, forms and a/B testing.
- OptinMonster does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Joinchat does.
Suits: Growing an email list from a blog or store you already run
Popup Maker
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and yearly Pro licenses
- Popup Maker starts at $99 per year for 1 site ($59.40 for the first year).
- Popup Maker also covers forms, reports and a/B testing.
- Popup Maker does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Joinchat does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free popup plugin to start with
Icegram
WordPress plugins for popups, action bars and email capture
- Icegram starts at $99 per year for up to 3 sites.
- Icegram also covers forms, email campaigns and a/B testing.
- Icegram does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Joinchat does.
Suits: WordPress bloggers who want popups and bars without a monthly fee
WP Popups
WordPress popup plugin with a free edition and paid licenses
- WP Popups starts at $70 per year for 1 site.
- WP Popups also covers forms and a/B testing.
- WP Popups does not cover whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Joinchat does.
Suits: WordPress sites that want a free popup plugin with an upgrade path
Limits worth knowing in Joinchat
- It runs only inside WordPress.
- All prices on the pricing page are in euros, with no dollar prices shown.
- Premium and Premium Plus cover updates and support for 1 year, then renew.
- The AI Assistant is a separate monthly subscription with a cap of 2,000 responses a month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Joinchat?
The alternatives to Joinchat in this directory are Chaty, OptinMonster, Popup Maker, Icegram and WP Popups. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Joinchat.
Is there a free alternative to Joinchat?
Yes. Chaty, Popup Maker, Icegram and WP Popups 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.