AgenBase vs Chatbase: which AI chatbot fits your business?
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The short answer
- AgenBase costs less for most small and mid-size setups: Pro is $29 a month for 1,500 messages and 3 chatbots. Chatbase's closest plan, Standard, is $150 for 4,000 message credits and one agent.
- AgenBase includes several chatbots, unlimited team members, analytics and removing the badge in its paid plans. Chatbase charges extra for additional agents ($25 each a month) and for removing its badge ($99 a month).
- Chatbase is stronger on integrations (API, Zapier, Slack, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Zendesk, Salesforce and more), voice and phone calls, a choice of AI models, and enterprise security options.
- If you want an AI chatbot that answers from your content, books appointments and captures leads, and you don't need those connections yet, AgenBase is the better value. If you need the connections today, Chatbase is the better fit.
Plans side by side
Monthly prices in US dollars. Chatbase's figures are from its public pricing page on October 6, 2026.
AgenBase
| Plan | Price a month | Messages a month | Chatbots | Team members | Knowledge size | Per 1,000 messages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 | 1 | No limit | 0.5M characters | $0 |
| Pro | $29 | 1,500 | 3 | No limit | 10M characters | $19.33 |
| Business | $99 | 6,000 | 10 | No limit | 40M characters | $16.50 |
Chatbase
| Plan | Price a month | Messages a month | Chatbots | Team members | Knowledge size | Per 1,000 messages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 1 MB | $0 |
| Hobby | $40 | 700 | 1 | 2 | 10 MB | $57.14 |
| Standard | $150 | 4,000 | 1 | 3 | 20 MB | $37.50 |
| Pro | $500 | 15,000 | 1 | 5 | 40 MB | $33.33 |
What the same setup costs
The cheapest way to cover each setup on each product, using the published prices for plans, extra chatbots, removing the badge and extra messages.
| Setup | AgenBase | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| One chatbot, 700 messages a month | $29 a month, Pro | $40 a month, Hobby plus add-ons as needed |
| 3 chatbots, 1,500 messages, no badge | $29 a month, Pro | $229 a month, Hobby plus add-ons as needed |
| One chatbot, 4,000 messages a month | $42 a month, Pro | $150 a month, Standard plus add-ons as needed |
| 5 chatbots, 6,000 messages, no badge | $99 a month, Business | $429 a month, Standard plus add-ons as needed |
| 10 chatbots, 15,000 messages, no badge | $135 a month, Business | $824 a month, Pro plus add-ons as needed |
How it is worked out: for Chatbase, each plan plus extra message credits at $40 per 1,000 (in blocks of 1,000), extra chatbots at $25 each a month, and $99 a month to remove the badge when a setup needs that. The cheapest total is shown, and one message is counted as one credit. Credit use may differ with the AI model you pick. For AgenBase, Pro or Business plus extra messages up to the plan's safety cap.
Features compared
Only what Chatbase's pricing page lists is compared. A feature it doesn't list may still exist, and the page marks those rows.
Pricing and limits
| Feature | AgenBase | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 50 messages a month, 1 chatbot, no credit card | 50 message credits a month, 1 agent. Free agents are deleted after 14 days of inactivity |
| Chatbots on paid plans | 3 on Pro, 10 on Business | 1 on every plan. Extra agents are $25 each a month |
| Team members | No limit and no per-seat charge | 1 to 5 depending on the plan |
| Knowledge size | Up to 10M characters per chatbot on Pro and 40M on Business | 1 MB (Free), 10 MB (Hobby), 20 MB (Standard), 40 MB (Pro) |
| Extra messages | $5 per 1,000 on Pro and $4 per 1,000 on Business, billed automatically up to a safety cap | $40 per 1,000 message credits (auto recharge add-on) |
| Remove the vendor badge | Included on Pro and Business | $99 a month add-on |
| Free trial of paid plans | None, the Free plan has no time limit | 7-day trial |
Leads, bookings and analytics
| Feature | AgenBase | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form with AI lead summary | Built in on Pro and Business, with intent level and email alerts | Not listed on its pricing page |
| Appointment booking | Built in on Pro and Business, with a calendar, confirmation emails and no double bookings | Calendly integration (Hobby and above) |
| Analytics | Full analytics, including unanswered questions, on every plan | Basic analytics (Hobby and above), advanced analytics on Pro |
Integrations and API
| Feature | AgenBase | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| Websites | One script tag, with guides for WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace and Framer | WordPress on every plan, Shopify and others from Hobby |
| Messaging apps | Not yet | WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram (Hobby and above) |
| Business tools | Not yet. Slack, Zapier, Google Drive, Notion, HubSpot and Zendesk are planned | Slack (Hobby and above). Zapier, Stripe, Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, HubSpot, Zoho Desk, Freshdesk and more (Standard and above) |
| API access | Not yet | Standard and above |
Voice, models and trust
| Feature | AgenBase | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| Voice | Visitors can speak their question instead of typing | Voice agents and phone calls (Standard and above) |
| AI models | A single OpenAI model, chosen for you | Advanced models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta, Mistral and others |
| Enterprise | Custom volume and limits, priority support | SSO, audit logs, SLAs, custom roles, white-labeling, HIPAA-eligible |
Where Chatbase is stronger
- Integrations: an API, Zapier, Slack, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot and more.
- Voice agents and phone calls.
- A choice of AI models from several providers.
- Enterprise options such as SSO, audit logs, SLAs and HIPAA eligibility.
- More message credits at the top end: 15,000 a month on its Pro plan.
Where AgenBase is stronger
- Price: $29 for 1,500 messages and 3 chatbots, against $40 for 700 credits and one agent.
- Several chatbots included, so one account can serve several websites, clients or departments.
- No limit on team members and no per-seat charge.
- Bookings, lead capture with AI summaries and full analytics in the paid plans.
- Extra messages cost a fraction as much: $5 or $4 per 1,000, against $40.
- Every answer can show numbered sources with the sentence it relied on.
Which one should you choose?
Choose AgenBase if
- You want an AI chatbot that answers from your documents and website, and you want to start free.
- You need more than one chatbot, or you run websites for clients.
- You want bookings and lead capture built in, not connected through other tools.
- Your team is more than a couple of people and you don't want per-seat limits.
Choose Chatbase if
- You need an API, Zapier, WhatsApp, Instagram or business-tool integrations today.
- You want voice agents or phone calls.
- You need a specific AI model from a specific provider.
- You need enterprise security options such as SSO or HIPAA eligibility.
Questions
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Is AgenBase cheaper than Chatbase?
For most small and mid-size setups, yes. AgenBase Pro is $29 a month for 1,500 messages and 3 chatbots. Chatbase's Standard plan is $150 for 4,000 message credits and one agent, and extra agents and removing its badge cost extra. The table above shows five example setups.
Can I move from Chatbase to AgenBase?
Yes. Bring the same documents or your website address, and the AI builder creates the chatbot. Test it in the playground, then paste one line of code on your site. You can run both side by side until you are happy with the answers.
Does AgenBase have an API or a Zapier integration?
Not yet. Both are planned. If you need them today, Chatbase is the better fit.
Does AgenBase train AI models on my data?
No. Your documents and conversations are only used to answer your own visitors, and they are not used to train AI models.
How can I check the answers are good before paying?
Start on the Free plan: 50 messages a month with no credit card. Add your own content and test it in the playground. Testing never counts toward your plan.
About this comparison: Chatbase figures come from its public pricing page as of October 6, 2026. Prices and features change, so check its page before you decide. Chatbase is a trademark of its owner, and AgenBase is not affiliated with it. To correct something on this page, contact us.
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