Chative alternative
Heilo vs Chative
Images and files on every plan, without paying per member.
3-day free trial · all features · no credit card
- Heilo paid plans from
- $3/mo
- Chative paid plans from
- $10 per member/mo (Team)
- Team of 5 agents
- Heilo $12/mo · Chative $50/mo (5 × $10, Team)
At a glance
| Feature | Heilo | Chative |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat price per workspace | Price per agent (seat) |
| Paid plans from | $3/mo (Starter) | $10 per member/mo (Team) |
| Cost for 5 agents | $12/mo (Pro, up to 10 agents) | $50/mo (5 × $10, Team) |
| Free trial | 3 days, all features, no card | No |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 website, 1 member, 100 conversations/mo | Yes |
| Remove “Powered by” branding | Included from Pro ($12/mo) | See their pricing page |
| Send & receive images and files | Every plan, Free included (5 MB per file on Free) | From Team ($10 per member/mo), not on the free plan |
Chative pricing
Starter is free forever for 3 members (unlimited messages and channels, 30-day history). Team $10 and Business $25 per member/mo. The free plan can’t send files: attachments start on Team (10 files and 10 MB per message), Business allows 25 files and 25 MB. WhatsApp ($19 per number/mo) and the AI assistant are add-ons.
Source: Chative pricing page, checked on November 3, 2026. chative.io/pricing/
When Chative may be the better choice
- Messenger, Instagram and Zalo OA on the free plan.
- Free plan for 3 members with unlimited messages.
Why teams pick Heilo instead
- Send and receive images and files on every plan, Free included. On Chative, attachments start on Team at $10 per member/mo.
- Heilo Pro: 10 agents and 5 websites for $12/mo in total, instead of $10 per member.
- REST API and webhooks from Pro ($12/mo). Chative keeps them for Business ($25 per member/mo).
Everything included in Heilo
- Customizable chat widget (colors, position, texts) in 13 languages
- Visitors chat without signing up; returning visitors are recognised
- Real-time inbox with typing indicators and online status
- Send and receive images and files on every plan, Free included
- Conversation history, assignment (manual or automatic), close/reopen
- Many websites in one account, team roles
- Welcome & offline messages, quick replies, keyword chatbot
- JavaScript SDK, REST API and signed webhooks
- Analytics: conversations, first response time, agent performance
- Email alerts when you are offline
Frequently asked questions
Is Heilo cheaper than Chative?
Heilo Starter costs $3/mo and Pro costs $12/mo for up to 10 agents and 5 websites, as a flat price per workspace. For a team of 5 agents Chative lists $50/mo (5 × $10, Team). Always check current prices on each vendor’s site.
How do I switch from Chative to Heilo?
Create a website in Heilo, customise the widget and replace the Chative script on your site with Heilo’s one-line embed code. Your team signs in with Google and can start answering chats right away.
Is Heilo free?
Heilo has a free plan forever (1 website, 1 team member, 100 conversations a month), and every new workspace gets a 3-day trial with all features, no credit card needed.
Try Heilo free for 3 days
Set up the widget in two minutes and see if it fits your team.
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Information about Chative comes from its public pricing page and was checked on November 3, 2026. Prices and features change, so please verify on Chative’s website. Chative is a trademark of its owner; Heilo is not affiliated with it.