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Chatdrill vs hack.chat
Both stand on live chat software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Chatdrill offers a clear free entry point and paid tiers that expand seats and conversations. Teams should compare the free limits with their expected chat volume before upgrading.
Visit Chatdrill Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
hack.chat keeps chat simple with accountless channels, disappearing messages, and an open-source self-hosting option. Running your own instance requires the listed Node.js and npm versions plus a reverse proxy for SSL.
Visit hack.chatThe facts
| Chatdrill | hack.chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $35 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chatdrill.com | hack.chat |
| On live chat software | #35 of 94 | #39 of 94 |
Chatdrill: what it does well
- Free plan available forever
- Website chatbot and live agents
- Visitor tracking included
- Omnichannel chat channels
- 26 listed integrations
What to know first
- Free plan limits 100 conversations monthly
- Free tier includes one agent seat
hack.chat: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed software
- Accountless, disappearing chats
- Web, API, and self-hosted options
- LaTeX and code highlighting
- Extensible server with hot-reload
What to know first
- No native TLS support
- Self-hosting requires Node.js and npm
- Messages are not retained
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