Chatbase vs Respond.io
Both are in Chat and chatbots. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Chatbase's cheapest paid plan is $32/mo, against $79/mo for Respond.io.
| Chatbase | Respond.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $32/mo | from $79/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Hobby ($40/mo, $32/mo annual); Standard ($150/mo, $120/mo annual); Pro ($500/mo, $400/mo annual) | Starter ($79/mo); Growth ($159/mo); Advanced ($279/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | AI agents trained on your content; Message credits per month by plan; Integrations support (Hobby and up); Voice and telephony, helpdesk and API access (Standard) | Team and custom inboxes; Mobile app; AI prompt and AI assist; Broadcasts and workflow automation (Growth and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Chatbase
- Free plan to try an agent
- 7-day trial on paid plans
- Yearly billing is 20% cheaper
Trade-offs
- Free has only 50 message credits and a 1 MB training size
- API access starts at Standard ($120 billed yearly)
- Enterprise is by quote
Respond.io
- 7-day trial with no credit card
- Starter has unlimited monthly active contacts
- Advanced adds webhooks and SSO
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Starter is limited to 5 users
- Workflows and broadcasts start on Growth ($159 a month)