Compare HelpJet to other AI support chatbots
Most of the work in picking a support chatbot is untangling pricing models and free-tier fine print. These guides do that work for you, with dated pricing data and quotes from real reviews. When a competitor is the better fit, the guide says so.
Every guide also says who should not switch to HelpJet. Different tools fit different teams.
The market at a glance
Tool | Entry price | Free plan | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
Chatling | $40/mo | Degraded: fewer models, web only | Prices up 38-41%; headline features moved to $140/mo |
Wonderchat | $124/mo | ~10 resolutions/mo | $29 Starter discontinued; buying now starts with a demo |
Chatbase | $32/mo | Bot deleted after 14 days of inactivity | Credit pricing with paid add-ons; enterprise-first roadmap |
ChatBot.com | $19/seat/mo + metering | 14-day trial | $0.99 per AI resolution after 10/month; flow builder to maintain |
DocsBot | $49/mo | Bot deleted after 30 days | AI Credits with per-model multipliers (GPT-5.5 = 24×) |
SiteGPT | $39/mo | 7-day trial | Message-calculator pricing; no free tier to fall back on |
HelpJet | Free; Pro $29/mo | Free forever, nothing ever deleted | Website chat only. If you need voice, WhatsApp, or phone, look elsewhere. |
Prices verified July 2026 against public pricing pages. Each guide cites exact sources and dates, and we re-check every quarter.
Alternative guides
Chatling alternative: for teams hit by the 2026 price increases and free-tier downgrade.
Wonderchat alternative: for the self-serve teams left behind when entry pricing moved to $124/month.
Chatbase alternative: for founders who don't want free-tier bots deleted after 14 days of inactivity.
ChatBot.com alternative: for teams done with flow builders and $0.99-per-resolution metering.
DocsBot alternative: for anyone tired of credit multipliers and bots that go dark at the limit.
SiteGPT alternative: for evaluators who need more than a 7-day trial to decide.
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