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Chatra vs UserVoice

Chatra logo

Chatra

Live Chat

Live chat and CRM software for customer engagement

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
UserVoice logo

UserVoice

Customer Support

Plans that scale with your team

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chatra free plan is capped at 5 chats per month and one agent seat; UserVoice no tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chatra and UserVoice actually diverge.

Attributes where Chatra and UserVoice differ
AttributeChatraUserVoice
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryLive ChatCustomer Support
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • API

Only in UserVoice

Nothing recorded that Chatra does not also cover.

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 UserVoice

UserVoice

  • Collecting and prioritizing customer feedback from multiple channelsnot Chatra
  • Building internal feedback portals for product teamsnot Chatra
  • Mapping customer needs to product roadmap decisionsnot Chatra
  • Consolidating voice of customer across feedback channelsnot 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

UserVoice

  • No tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Pricing is based on feedback volume and which integrations are connected rather than a flat seat price, so cost cannot be estimated without a sales conversation

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

UserVoice

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UserVoice review.

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 UserVoice if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Chatra or UserVoice better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatra starts at Free and UserVoice at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chatra or UserVoice?
Chatra starts at Free and UserVoice at Free.
Does Chatra or UserVoice run on more platforms?
Chatra runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. UserVoice runs on Web.
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 UserVoice is typically brought in for.
What can Chatra do that UserVoice cannot?
Chatra covers Live chat messaging, CRM functionality, Visitor tracking, Chat history.

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.

Source
UserVoice: Does UserVoice charge per user seat or by usage?

UserVoice uses a usage-based pricing model that scales with what you use, never by seat. Costs depend on feedback volume, tools leveraged, and integrations connected, not the number of people on your team.

Source
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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UserVoice: Can I try UserVoice before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, UserVoice offers 30-day free trials after booking a demo. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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UserVoice: What happens if I need help during onboarding?

UserVoice includes expert onboarding and dedicated customer success manager support with all paid plans to help you get started.

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