Top 20 Alternatives to onWebChat in Free Live Chat Software

onWebChat offers a simple widget for real‑time visitor messaging. Looking for free live‑chat tools that can replace onWebChat? Below are 20 free (or freemium) live‑chat platforms you can try today.

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#2 Tawk.to

Unlimited agents, chat history, and automated triggers – all completely free with a customizable widget.

#3 Crisp

Free tier includes real‑time chat, mobile apps, and basic chatbot; upgrade for advanced features.

#4 Chatra

Free plan provides live chat, visitor list, and offline messaging with a sleek, minimal widget.

Free version supports unlimited chats, canned responses, and basic reporting for small teams.

Free tier offers one concurrent chat, basic triggers, and chat ratings – ideal for startups.

Free plan includes live chat, video recordings of visitor sessions, and a chatbot builder.

Free tier provides unlimited agents, basic automation, and integration with Freshworks suite.

Part of HubSpot CRM – free live‑chat widget, conversation inbox, and contact capture.

#10 JivoChat

Free plan supports up to 5 agents, multi‑channel inbox, and basic chatbot.

#11 Tidio

Free tier combines live chat and chatbot with up to 100 unique visitors per month.

#12 Formilla

Free live‑chat widget with real‑time visitor monitoring and basic customization.

Free plan includes unlimited chats, offline messages, and simple widget styling.

#14 Chatwee

Free community chat platform with live‑chat widget, moderation tools, and multilingual support.

Free tier offers one chat widget, unlimited chats, and basic ticketing integration.

Free plan includes live chat, contact management, and email marketing integration.

Open‑source, self‑hosted chat solution with live‑chat widget, unlimited users, and full customization.

Free, open‑source live‑chat system you can host on your own server; supports multiple operators.

Free plan provides one chat widget, ticketing, and basic reporting for small businesses.

#20 Chatlio

Free tier integrates Slack as a live‑chat interface, allowing agents to reply directly from Slack.

14‑day free trial with unlimited chats, real‑time visitor monitoring, and searchable transcripts.