Hello Bar vs Privy
Both are in Popups and forms. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Privy's cheapest paid plan is $24/mo, against $29/mo for Hello Bar.
| Hello Bar | Privy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $29/mo | from $24/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($0); Growth ($29/mo annual); Premium ($49/mo annual); Elite ($99/mo annual) | Pop-Ups and Displays ($24/mo); Email ($30/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Ecommerce |
| Key features | Popup builder with pre-built themes; Unlimited popups, subscribers and campaigns on paid plans; A/B testing on every paid plan; Gamification, inline, full screen overlay, slide-in and video popups | Advanced pop-up design and targeting; Email and SMS campaigns and automations; Landing pages and embedded forms; A/B testing, Spin-to-Win and multi-step pop-ups |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-02 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Hello Bar
- Free forever Starter plan with unlimited popups
- No credit card required, cancel anytime
- A/B testing included on every paid plan
- Unlimited seats on Premium and Elite
Trade-offs
- Starter is limited to 5,000 views in total
- Starter has no A/B testing and only basic targeting
- Growth allows 3 seats
Privy
- 15-day free trial with no card
- Unlimited email sends and no annual contracts
- Pop-ups and displays alone start at $24 a month
- Works with Shopify, BigCommerce and Wix
Trade-offs
- Email and SMS plans start at $30 a month for 0 to 1,500 mailable contacts
- SMS credits are a paid add-on
- Pop-up pricing rises with monthly page views