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Heilo vs tawk.to

Free live chat, but removing the branding costs $29/mo.

3-day free trial · all features · no credit card

Heilo paid plans from
$3/mo
tawk.to paid plans from
Free · branding removal $29/mo
Team of 5 agents
Heilo $12/mo · tawk.to $0 (free) · $29/mo to remove branding

At a glance

FeatureHeilotawk.to
Pricing modelFlat price per workspaceFree + paid add-ons
Paid plans from$3/mo (Starter)Free · branding removal $29/mo
Cost for 5 agents$12/mo (Pro, up to 10 agents)$0 (free) · $29/mo to remove branding
Free trial3 days, all features, no cardNo
Free planYes, 1 website, 1 member, 100 conversations/moYes
Remove “Powered by” brandingIncluded from Pro ($12/mo)$29/mo add-on

tawk.to pricing

Free forever with unlimited agents. Removing the “Powered by tawk.to” branding is a $29/month add-on; the AI Assist chatbot starts at $29/month; hired chat agents cost $1/hour.

Source: tawk.to pricing page, checked on November 1, 2026. tawk.to/pricing/

When tawk.to may be the better choice

  • Completely free core live chat with unlimited agents.
  • Optional hired chat agents if you have no team to answer chats.

Why teams pick Heilo instead

  • Remove the branding on Heilo Pro for $12/mo, less than half of tawk.to’s $29 add-on, with API and webhooks included.
  • Keyword chatbot, welcome/away messages and quick replies included in every plan.
  • A focused, fast dashboard with a Vietnamese and English interface.

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 tawk.to?

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 tawk.to lists $0 (free) · $29/mo to remove branding. Always check current prices on each vendor’s site.

How do I switch from tawk.to to Heilo?

Create a website in Heilo, customise the widget and replace the tawk.to 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.

Other comparisons

Information about tawk.to comes from its public pricing page and was checked on November 1, 2026. Prices and features change, so please verify on tawk.to’s website. tawk.to is a trademark of its owner; Heilo is not affiliated with it.