Chatbase pricing: what you'll actually pay
Last updated October 19, 2026
Chatbase prices its plans by message credits. Each plan includes a monthly allowance, and most replies cost one credit on standard models.
The extras are where it adds up. Human handoff only comes with Standard at $150/mo, and removing the Chatbase badge is $1,188 a year on any plan.
If you want AI for common questions and a person for the rest, Bubblegram includes both for $9/mo. Start free, no card needed.
Want the full feature comparison? See the Chatbase alternative page, compare Intercom and Tidio pricing, or read Chatbase vs Tidio.
Chatbase pricing breakdown
- 1 AI agent, 1 seat
- Agents deleted after 14 days unused
- Chatbase branding shown
- 1 AI agent, 2 seats
- Basic integrations like WhatsApp and Slack
- No helpdesk inbox
- 1 AI agent, 3 seats
- Helpdesk inbox for human handoff
- API access and CRM connectors
- 1 AI agent, 5 seats
- Advanced analytics
- Tickets as a training source
Hidden costs
Removing "Powered by Chatbase" isn't part of any plan. It's an add-on that costs about $99 a month.
The helpdesk inbox, where a person takes over from the AI, is only on Standard and Pro.
Going over your credits is $40 per 1,000. Each extra AI agent is $300 a year.
What you'd actually pay
| Scenario | Chatbase | Bubblegram |
|---|---|---|
| 1 site, AI replies, branding removed | $139/mo (Hobby + branding) | $9/mo |
| 1 site, AI plus human handoff | $150/mo (Standard) | $9/mo |
| 1 site, handoff, branding removed | $249/mo | $9/mo |
What Bubblegram costs
- 1 website
- 100 conversations/mo
- 50 AI credits to try
- 3 websites
- Unlimited conversations
- 500 AI credits/mo
- No branding
- 5 websites
- Unlimited conversations
- 2,000 AI credits/mo
- Email channel
No seats or per-message fees. See the full pricing page.
The bottom line
When Chatbase's pricing makes sense
Chatbase makes sense if AI is the whole plan. You want an agent that takes actions, runs on WhatsApp or Slack, and handles most chats without a person.
When it doesn't
It's expensive if you want AI and a human working together. Handoff starts at $150/mo, and a clean widget costs another $99/mo on top.
Common questions
How much does Chatbase cost?
Hobby is $40/mo, Standard $150/mo, and Pro $500/mo, billed monthly. Annual billing saves 20%. There's also a free plan with 50 message credits a month.
Is the Chatbase free plan usable?
For testing, yes. 50 credits covers a handful of conversations, and agents are deleted after 14 days without use.
How much does it cost to remove Chatbase branding?
$1,188 a year, sold as an add-on on top of your plan.
How does Chatbase compare to Bubblegram on price?
Bubblegram Starter is $9/mo with branding removed, 500 AI credits, and live chat with a human built in. Chatbase does more with AI, but a clean widget with human handoff starts around $249/mo.
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