Chatlio
chatlio.comBuild Difficulty: 5/5
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Live chat for Slack - Chat with visitors directly from Slack
How to Replace ChatlioOverview
Features
25 features across 10 categories
Automation(4)
Automatically switches to offline mode with options to show email form or hide widget based on operator availability and operating hours
Pre-save common replies for quick responses to visitors
Check Slack user status approximately every 30 seconds to determine if operators are active
Set up automated messages and triggers for chat interactions
Collaboration(1)
Multiple teammates can help an individual site visitor simultaneously
Configuration(4)
Use Chatlio embed code on multiple websites and domains
Support multiple independently configured widgets on the same site, each connected to different Slack channels for different teams
Set specific operating hours for when Chatlio is available
Use Chatlio on unlimited domains
Customer Intelligence(3)
Store additional customer data using API calls to improve conversations and channel naming
Automatically displays customer's location, local time, browser and OS information, and current page they are chatting from
Query current visitor information using /chatlio info command in Slack
Customization(4)
Style widgets to fit your brand with free CSS customization
Display operator Slack usernames and avatars in chat or use team avatar option
Remove 'Powered By Chatlio' branding from widget on higher plans
Fully white label the chat widget to match your brand
Data Management(2)
Store up to 200 messages in visitor's browser with chat history available after page reload and browser closure
Export conversation transcripts and send as email at any point during a conversation
Infrastructure(1)
Unlimited bandwidth across all plans
Integration(3)
Easily integrate chat widget to your website with embed code
Bi-directional integration with Slack allowing teams to chat with visitors directly from Slack channels without leaving the app
Access webhook feature for more control over transcript data and integrations
Lead Management(2)
Qualify leads through chat interactions
Collect information from visitors before starting a chat
Organization(1)
Automatically archives Chatlio channels after 12 hours to prevent sidebar clutter
Pricing
Starter
- ✓2 Operators
- ✓1 widget
- ✓200 conversations/month
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited domains
- ✓Free CSS customization
- ✓Triggers & automessages
- ✓Saved Replies
- ✓White label widget
- ✓Qualify Leads
- ✓Pre-chat Questions
- ✓Full Slack integration
- ✓Customizable chat widget
Basic
- ✓Unlimited Operators
- ✓1 widget
- ✓1000 conversations/month
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited domains
- ✓Free CSS customization
- ✓Triggers & automessages
- ✓Saved Replies
- ✓White label widget
- ✓Qualify Leads
- ✓Pre-chat Questions
- ✓Full Slack integration
- ✓Customizable chat widget
Pro
- ✓Unlimited Operators
- ✓2 widgets
- ✓3000 conversations/month
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited domains
- ✓Free CSS customization
- ✓Triggers & automessages
- ✓Saved Replies
- ✓White label widget
- ✓Qualify Leads
- ✓Pre-chat Questions
- ✓Full Slack integration
- ✓Customizable chat widget
Business
- ✓Unlimited Operators
- ✓5 widgets
- ✓5000 conversations/month
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Unlimited domains
- ✓Free CSS customization
- ✓Triggers & automessages
- ✓Saved Replies
- ✓White label widget
- ✓Qualify Leads
- ✓Pre-chat Questions
- ✓Full Slack integration
- ✓Customizable chat widget
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 25 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Chatlio alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Chatlio saves ~$8,040 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
3 known integrations