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Free respond.io alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 7 respond.io alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Chatwoot and Superchat rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chatwoot logoChatwootOpen sourceFrom $19 per agent/monthYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 448.2
2Superchat logoSuperchatFree plan + paid€89/month (Basic)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 640.9
  1. Chatwoot logo

    1. ChatwootTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want an Intercom-style inbox they can self-host and control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    48.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from respond.io

    Open-source shared inbox you can self-host, with WhatsApp, email and website chat channels in one place.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Many channels, including WhatsApp and Telegram
    • Free cloud tier for very small teams

    Cons

    • Thinner reporting and integrations than big suites
    • Self-hosting means managing upgrades yourself
    • Some advanced features are paid enterprise extras
    Visit Chatwoot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Chatwoot a good respond.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free cloud plan
    Up to 2 agents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid cloud plan
    From $19 per agent/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Linux VM, Docker or Kubernetes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026developers.chatwoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Superchat logo

    2. Superchat

    Best for: European small businesses that want a WhatsApp-centred inbox with German data hosting.

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from respond.io

    European option with a free plan and data hosted in Germany.

    Pros

    • Free plan to try the inbox with one number
    • Servers in Germany and GDPR focus suit EU businesses
    • Covers WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, email, SMS and live chat

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 30 active contacts and one user
    • Paid tiers start higher than many WhatsApp-only tools
    • AI agents and automations are limited on lower plans and sold as add-ons
    Visit Superchat Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Superchat a good respond.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    1 number, 1 user, 30 active contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €89/month (Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, live chat, email, SMS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO 27001
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    10,000+ companies
    Checked Nov 8, 2026superchat.com(opens source in a new tab)