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Chatra vs Slimchat

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Chatra

Live Chat

Live chat and CRM software for customer engagement

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Slimchat

Live Chat

Lightweight live chat solution for websites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chatra free plan is capped at 5 chats per month and one agent seat; Slimchat the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 19 August 2018 (via Novosi, LLC) shows SlimChat was still pre-release at that date, offering an email signup for '3 months FREE' with an 'Expected release: summer 2018' notice and a $15 incentive to test a tour version; combined with the live site now serving a mismatched Squarespace certificate, this indicates the product likely never reached a stable commercial release
  • They diverge on capability: Chatra covers Live chat messaging, Slimchat covers Live chat widget.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chatra and Slimchat actually diverge.

Attributes where Chatra and Slimchat differ
AttributeChatraSlimchat
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile responsive
Founded20102016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Slack
  • Mobile app support
  • IOS support

Only in Slimchat

  • Live chat widget
  • Lightweight design
  • Fast loading
  • Visitor information
  • Webhooks
  • Mobile responsive support

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • 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 Slimchat

Slimchat

  • 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

Slimchat

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 19 August 2018 (via Novosi, LLC) shows SlimChat was still pre-release at that date, offering an email signup for '3 months FREE' with an 'Expected release: summer 2018' notice and a $15 incentive to test a tour version; combined with the live site now serving a mismatched Squarespace certificate, this indicates the product likely never reached a stable commercial release

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

Slimchat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Live chat
    • 1 agent
    • Basic features
  • Pro$20/month
    • Multiple agents
    • Advanced options
  • Business$50/month
    • Unlimited features
    • Priority 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.
Chatra review

Choose Slimchat if

  • You need live chat widget.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile responsive.
  • You also want lightweight design.
Slimchat review

Questions people ask

Is Chatra or Slimchat better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatra starts at Free and Slimchat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chatra or Slimchat?
Chatra starts at Free and Slimchat at Free.
Does Chatra or Slimchat run on more platforms?
Chatra runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. Slimchat runs on Web, Mobile responsive.
Can I use Chatra for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Slimchat is typically brought in for.
What can Chatra do that Slimchat cannot?
Chatra covers Live chat messaging, CRM functionality, Visitor tracking, Chat history. Slimchat covers Live chat widget, Lightweight design, Fast loading, Visitor information. Both handle Zapier, 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.

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Chatra: How quickly can I start using Chatra's free plan?

The free plan can be started in 3 minutes according to the website.

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