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Chatra vs Kore.ai
The short version
- Only Chatra has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Chatra free plan is capped at 5 chats per month and one agent seat; Kore.ai no pricing published; pricing is custom and quote-based
- They diverge on capability: Chatra covers Live chat messaging, Kore.ai covers Conversational AI.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chatra and Kore.ai actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Chatra
- Live chat messaging
- CRM functionality
- Visitor tracking
- Chat history
- Shopify
- Zapier
- Slack
- Mobile app support
Only in Kore.ai
- Conversational AI
- Advanced NLU
- Workflow automation
- Multi-language
- Salesforce
- SAP
- Oracle
- Mobile support
Both cover
- API
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chatra
- Small teams starting on live chat with a hard free-tier chat limit before needing to upgradenot Kore.ai
Kore.ai
- Customer engagementnot Chatra
- Lead generationnot Chatra
- Customer supportnot Chatra
- Sales automationnot Chatra
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chatra
- Free plan is capped at 5 chats per month and one agent seat
- Essential and Pro tiers are billed per agent seat at $31/month and $41/month (or $25/month and $33/month if billed yearly), so cost rises directly with headcount
Kore.ai
- No pricing published; pricing is custom and quote-based
- Requires direct sales engagement through 'Request a Demo' or 'Get in touch' forms
Pricing, plan by plan
Chatra
Free- FreeFree
- Live chat
- Basic CRM
- 1 agent
- Starter$15/month
- Unlimited agents
- Advanced CRM
- Business$49/month
- Priority support
- Custom branding
Kore.ai
On request- Professional$200/month
- AI chatbot
- Basic NLU
- Enterprise$500/month
- Advanced NLU
- Custom integrations
- Custom$undefined/month
- Unlimited features
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Chatra if
- You need live chat messaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
- You also want crm functionality.
Choose Kore.ai if
- You need conversational ai.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Messaging, Voice, IVR.
- You also want advanced nlu.
Questions people ask
- Is Chatra or Kore.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chatra starts at Free and Kore.ai at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chatra or Kore.ai?
- Chatra has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chatra and On request for Kore.ai.
- Does Chatra or Kore.ai run on more platforms?
- Chatra runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. Kore.ai runs on Web, Mobile, Messaging, Voice, IVR.
- Can I use Chatra for free?
- Yes. Chatra has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kore.ai starts at On request.
- What is Chatra best used for?
- Chatra is most often used for small teams starting on live chat with a hard free-tier chat limit before needing to upgrade. Of those, small teams starting on live chat with a hard free-tier chat limit before needing to upgrade is not what Kore.ai is typically brought in for.
- What can Chatra do that Kore.ai cannot?
- Chatra covers Live chat messaging, CRM functionality, Visitor tracking, Chat history. Kore.ai covers Conversational AI, Advanced NLU, Workflow automation, Multi-language. Both handle API, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Chatra: Is Chatra's free plan available indefinitely?
Yes. Chatra's free plan is available free for as long as you want with no time limitation. No credit card is required to start.
SourceKore.ai: How much does Kore.ai cost?
Kore.ai does not publish standard pricing. The company positions itself as an enterprise platform serving large organizations in banking, healthcare, and retail, with costs customized based on deployment scope, usage, and enterprise requirements.
SourceChatra: How quickly can I start using Chatra's free plan?
The free plan can be started in 3 minutes according to the website.
SourceKore.ai: How do I get pricing for Kore.ai?
Contact Kore.ai through their 'Request a Demo', 'Talk to an Expert', or 'Submit RFP' options on the website to receive a custom quote.
SourceRelated pages
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