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Pure Chat vs Userlike

Pure Chat logo

Pure Chat

Live Chat

Simple and affordable live chat for any business

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Free
Rated
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Userlike logo

Userlike

Live Chat

The leading GDPR-compliant customer messaging

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pure Chat growth plan limited to 1 website and 100 SMS notifications; Userlike userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • They diverge on capability: Pure Chat covers Live chat widget, Userlike covers Live chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pure Chat and Userlike actually diverge.

Attributes where Pure Chat and Userlike differ
AttributePure ChatUserlike
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, IOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Live Chat), founded (2011).

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 Pure Chat

  • Live chat widget
  • Visitor information
  • Chat transcripts
  • Department routing
  • Zapier
  • API
  • Mobile app support
  • IOS support

Only in Userlike

  • Live chat
  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook Messenger
  • SMS
  • Video calls
  • Chatbot
  • Slack
  • Pipedrive

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pure Chat

  • Customer support chatnot Userlike
  • Website engagementnot Userlike
  • Lead capturenot Userlike
  • Sales chatnot Userlike

Userlike

  • Teams needing multilingual live chat with WhatsApp support who can tolerate a seat minimum on paid plansnot Pure Chat

Where each one falls short

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

Pure Chat

  • Growth plan limited to 1 website and 100 SMS notifications
  • Additional operators cost extra: $13-$15/month per operator depending on plan and billing
  • Growth plan has significantly lower limits than PRO

Userlike

  • Userlike now operates as Lime Connect under Lime Technologies; the free plan is capped at 1 seat, 1 channel and 200 conversations
  • The Pro plan has a minimum of 3 seats and Enterprise a minimum of 5 seats, both priced per seat with Enterprise gated behind a custom quote
  • AI Agent, AI Copilot and Workflows are separately priced add-ons starting at 99 euros/month, 19 euros/month per seat and 50 euros/month respectively

Pricing, plan by plan

Pure Chat

Free
  • Growth$49/month
    • 4 users/operators
    • 1 website
    • 100 SMS notifications
  • Growth Annual$39/month
    • Annual billing saves 20% off monthly rate
  • PRO$99/month
    • 10 users/operators
    • Unlimited websites
    • 1,000 SMS notifications
  • PRO Annual$79/month
    • Annual billing saves 20% off monthly rate

Userlike

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 widget
    • 1 seat
    • Unlimited chats
  • Team$90/month
    • 4 widgets
    • 4 seats
    • WhatsApp
  • Corporate$290/month
    • 10 widgets
    • 10 seats
    • Analytics
  • Flex$undefined/month
    • Unlimited
    • Custom features
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Pure Chat if

  • You need live chat widget.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android.
  • You also want visitor information.

Choose Userlike if

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

Questions people ask

Is Pure Chat or Userlike better?
Neither clearly leads. Pure Chat starts at Free and Userlike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pure Chat or Userlike?
Pure Chat starts at Free and Userlike at Free.
Does Pure Chat or Userlike run on more platforms?
Pure Chat runs on Web, Mobile app, IOS, Android. Userlike runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Pure Chat for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pure Chat best used for?
Pure Chat is most often used for customer support chat, website engagement, lead capture, sales chat. Of those, customer support chat and website engagement are not what Userlike is typically brought in for.
What can Pure Chat do that Userlike cannot?
Pure Chat covers Live chat widget, Visitor information, Chat transcripts, Department routing. Userlike covers Live chat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pure Chat: How much does PureChat cost?

PureChat's Growth plan costs $49/month (or $39/month annually) with 4 users and 1 website. The PRO plan is $99/month (or $79/month annually) with 10 users and unlimited websites.

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Userlike: What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes 1 seat, 1 channel, and up to 200 conversations per month. It provides basic features like messenger customization, file sharing, and feedback collection.

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Pure Chat: Does PureChat offer a free trial?

Yes, PureChat offers a free 30-day trial of the PRO plan to prospective customers.

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Userlike: What is the cost of the Pro plan and what does it offer?

The Pro plan costs 105 euros per month (or 87 euros per month if billed annually) with a minimum of 3 seats. It includes unlimited channels and conversations, live translation, video calls, basic API access, and analytics.

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Pure Chat: What is the difference between Growth and PRO plans?

Growth includes 4 users and 1 website with 100 SMS notifications per month. PRO includes 10 users, unlimited websites, and 1,000 SMS notifications. Additional operators can be added for $8-$15/month.

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Userlike: Is there a trial period before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, the platform offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan features. After the trial expires, accounts automatically downgrade to the Free plan unless upgraded.

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Userlike: What add-on costs are available?

Additional features can be added separately: Connect AI Agent from 99 euros per month, Connect AI Copilot from 19 euros per user per month, Workflows from 50 euros per month for 1,000 runs, and WhatsApp Campaigns from 20 euros per month plus Meta fees.

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Userlike: How does billing work on the Pro plan?

The Pro plan is billed monthly or annually, with annual billing offering a 20 percent discount. Unused conversations roll over to subsequent months within the same contract year.

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