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Slimchat vs Userlike

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Slimchat

Live Chat

Lightweight live chat solution for websites

From
Free
Rated
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Userlike logo

Userlike

Live Chat

The leading GDPR-compliant customer messaging

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; 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: Slimchat 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 Slimchat and Userlike actually diverge.

Attributes where Slimchat and Userlike differ
AttributeSlimchatUserlike
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile responsiveWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162011

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 Slimchat

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

Only in Userlike

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Slimchat

  • Customer engagementnot Userlike
  • Lead generationnot Userlike
  • Customer supportnot Userlike
  • Sales automationnot Userlike

Userlike

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Slimchat

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

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 Slimchat if

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

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 Slimchat or Userlike better?
Neither clearly leads. Slimchat 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, Slimchat or Userlike?
Slimchat starts at Free and Userlike at Free.
Does Slimchat or Userlike run on more platforms?
Slimchat runs on Web, Mobile responsive. Userlike runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Slimchat for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Slimchat best used for?
Slimchat is most often used for customer engagement, lead generation, customer support, sales automation. Of those, customer engagement and lead generation are not what Userlike is typically brought in for.
What can Slimchat do that Userlike cannot?
Slimchat covers Live chat widget, Lightweight design, Fast loading, Visitor information. Userlike covers Live chat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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