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Freshchat vs Landbot

Freshchat logo

Freshchat

Live Chat

Modern messaging for customer engagement

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Free
Rated
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Landbot logo

Landbot

Live Chat

No-code chatbot builder for websites, WhatsApp, and lead generation

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Freshchat the free plan covers up to 10 agents and omits social messengers, SMS and reporting; Landbot extra chats beyond plan allowances cost €0.05-€0.10 each, which can add up at scale.
  • They diverge on capability: Freshchat covers Live chat, Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshchat and Landbot actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshchat and Landbot differ
AttributeFreshchatLandbot
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Androidweb
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Freshchat

  • Live chat
  • Chatbots
  • Campaigns
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram
  • Apple Business Chat
  • Freshdesk
  • Freshsales

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.

Freshchat

  • Live chat on a website or in an appnot Landbot
  • Shared inbox across chat, email and social messengersnot Landbot
  • Chatbot deflection before a conversation reaches an agentnot Landbot
  • Routing conversations by skill or language on the higher tiersnot Landbot

Landbot

  • Lead qualification chatbots on websitesnot Freshchat
  • WhatsApp customer engagementnot Freshchat
  • Interactive conversational formsnot Freshchat
  • Automated first-line customer supportnot Freshchat

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Freshchat

  • The free plan covers up to 10 agents and omits social messengers, SMS and reporting
  • Reporting and social channels need Growth at $19 per agent per month billed annually
  • Intelligent routing, multilingual support and custom dashboards require Pro at $49 per agent per month
  • Skill-based routing, audit logs and IP whitelisting are Enterprise only at $79 per agent per month
  • Freddy AI is charged on top of the seat price, at $49 per 100 agent sessions and $29 per agent per month for Copilot

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

Freshchat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 agents
    • Chat widget for web and mobile
    • Shared inbox
  • Growth$19/month
    • Per agent, billed annually
    • Social media messengers, SMS/text messaging
    • Reporting and analytics
  • Pro$49/month
    • Per agent, billed annually (marked Most Popular)
    • Multilingual conversations
    • Custom dashboards, intelligent routing
  • Enterprise$79/month
    • Per agent, billed annually
    • Skill-based routing, audit logs
    • JWT authentication, IP whitelisting

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 Freshchat if

  • You need live chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chatbots.

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 Freshchat or Landbot better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshchat 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, Freshchat or Landbot?
Freshchat starts at Free and Landbot at Free.
Does Freshchat or Landbot run on more platforms?
Freshchat runs on Web, Ios, Android. Landbot runs on web.
Can I use Freshchat for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Freshchat best used for?
Freshchat is most often used for live chat on a website or in an app, shared inbox across chat, email and social messengers, chatbot deflection before a conversation reaches an agent, routing conversations by skill or language on the higher tiers. Of those, live chat on a website or in an app and shared inbox across chat, email and social messengers are not what Landbot is typically brought in for.
What can Freshchat do that Landbot cannot?
Freshchat covers Live chat, Chatbots, Campaigns, WhatsApp. Landbot covers Visual Flow Builder, WhatsApp Integration, AI Chats, Human Handoff.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Freshchat: What is the cost of Freshchat's Growth plan?

Growth plan costs $19 per agent per month when billed annually. It includes social media messengers, SMS/text messaging, and reporting. AI agent features are available as an add-on at $49 per 100 sessions.

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Landbot: 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.

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Freshchat: Does Freshchat offer a free trial?

Yes. Freshchat provides a 14-day free trial with full Enterprise plan access. After trial expiration, the Free plan supports up to 10 agents at $0/month, with no cancellation fees.

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Landbot: 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.

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Freshchat: How much does Freshchat's Pro plan cost?

The Pro plan (marked Most Popular) costs $49 per agent per month when billed annually. It includes multilingual conversations, custom dashboards, intelligent routing, and multiple SLA policies. AI Copilot is available as an add-on at $29/agent/month.

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Landbot: 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.

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