Customer Support · head to head
Chatwoot vs Landbot

Landbot
Live Chat & Chatbots
No-code chatbot builder for websites, WhatsApp, and lead generation
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Chatwoot free plan limited to 2 agents and 500 conversations per month; Landbot extra chats beyond plan allowances cost €0.05-€0.10 each, which can add up at scale.
- They diverge on capability: Chatwoot covers Live chat, Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chatwoot and Landbot actually diverge.
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 Chatwoot
- Live chat
- Email inbox
- Social channels
- Knowledge base
- Chatbots
- Reports
- Slack
Only in Landbot
- Visual Flow Builder
- WhatsApp Integration
- AI Chats
- Human Handoff
- Templates Library
- CRM Integrations
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chatwoot
- Self-hosted supportnot Landbot
- Privacy-first chatnot Landbot
- Multi-channel supportnot Landbot
Landbot
- Lead qualification chatbots on websitesnot Chatwoot
- WhatsApp customer engagementnot Chatwoot
- Interactive conversational formsnot Chatwoot
- Automated first-line customer supportnot Chatwoot
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chatwoot
- Free plan limited to 2 agents and 500 conversations per month
- Self-hosted option requires managing infrastructure, updates, and external messaging costs
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Zendesk or Intercom
- AI features require credit consumption and additional configuration
Landbot
- Extra chats beyond plan allowances cost €0.05-€0.10 each, which can add up at scale.
- Adding WhatsApp to the Professional plan costs an additional €100/month.
- Premium CRM integrations like Salesforce require the higher-priced Professional tier or above.
- The free plan is capped at only 100 chats per month, limiting real-world testing.
Pricing, plan by plan
Chatwoot
Free- HackerFree
- 2 agents
- 500 conversations per month
- 1 live chat channel
- Startups$19/month
- Unlimited agents
- Unlimited conversations
Landbot
Free- Free$undefined/month
- 100 chats/month
- 1 seat
- Full builder access
- Starter$32/month
- 500 chats/month
- 100 AI chats
- 2 seats
- Professional$80/month
- 2,500 chats/month
- 300 AI chats
- 3 seats
Which should you pick?
Choose Chatwoot if
- You need live chat.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted.
- You also want email inbox.
Choose Landbot if
- You need visual flow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want whatsapp integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Chatwoot or Landbot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chatwoot starts at Free and Landbot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chatwoot or Landbot?
- Chatwoot starts at Free and Landbot at Free.
- Does Chatwoot or Landbot run on more platforms?
- Chatwoot runs on Web, Cloud, Self-hosted. Landbot runs on web.
- Can I use Chatwoot for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Chatwoot best used for?
- Chatwoot is most often used for self-hosted support, privacy-first chat, multi-channel support. Of those, self-hosted support and privacy-first chat are not what Landbot is typically brought in for.
- What can Chatwoot do that Landbot cannot?
- Chatwoot covers Live chat, Email inbox, Social channels, Knowledge base. Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder, WhatsApp Integration, AI Chats, Human Handoff.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Chatwoot: Does Chatwoot offer a self-hosted option?
Yes. Chatwoot provides both cloud-hosted and self-hosted versions. Self-hosting is free with the open-source version, though you handle infrastructure, maintenance, and external messaging costs.
SourceLandbot: What happens after the free trial ends?
Users are automatically moved to the Free plan with no charge, since Landbot does not require a credit card for trials.
SourceChatwoot: What communication channels does Chatwoot support?
Chatwoot supports email, live chat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media channels consolidated into a single inbox.
SourceLandbot: Can I cancel a monthly plan anytime?
Yes, monthly plans are month-to-month and can be cancelled at any time from account settings with no long-term contract.
SourceChatwoot: Is there a free plan for Chatwoot?
Yes. Chatwoot offers a free Hacker plan supporting up to 2 agents, 500 conversations per month, and one live chat channel.
SourceLandbot: Does Landbot support WhatsApp?
Yes, WhatsApp is included in the Professional WhatsApp plan and can be added to Professional for an extra €100/month, including one WhatsApp number.
SourceChatwoot: What AI features does Chatwoot include?
Chatwoot includes Captain AI agent for automated responses, Copilot for smart reply suggestions, and live translation features.
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