Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gist
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Live chat & chatbot software · Alternatives
Best Gist alternatives in India (2026)
Gist is a live chat & chatbot software product from Getgist, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Gist are Engati Chat (Free plan), SmatBot (Free plan), Chaport (Free plan), Smartsupp (Free plan) and Userlike (Free plan). Engati Chat is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,600/month.
Why businesses look for a Gist alternative
Indian support and GST
Gist is built in United Kingdom. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Gist alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Gist's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gist (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Engati Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  SmatBot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Chaport | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Smartsupp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Userlike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho SalesIQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 7 |  Freshchat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  IBM watsonx Assistant | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho SalesIQ Zobot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  JivoChat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Dialogflow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Botpress | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Tidio AI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Voiceflow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Gupshup Bot Builder | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  WotNot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Botsonic by Writesonic | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Rasa | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  LiveChat | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Olark | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Gist alternatives in detail
2. SmatBot
SmatBot (ByteQuest) · Hyderabad · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.7/5
Chatbot builder built in Hyderabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gist
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Smartsupp
Smartsupp · Brno · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.5/5
Live chat with visitor recording.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Zoho SalesIQ
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.8/5
Website chat, visitor tracking and chatbots.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gist
- Built in India (Chennai)
7. Freshchat
Freshworks · San Mateo · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.8/5
Messaging and chatbots for support.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gist
- Built in India (San Mateo)
8. IBM watsonx Assistant
IBM · Armonk · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.4/5
Enterprise virtual agents.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Zoho SalesIQ Zobot
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.6/5
No-code chatbot in SalesIQ.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gist
- Built in India (Chennai)
10. JivoChat
JivoChat · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.3/5
Website live chat and messenger inbox with a free plan for up to five agents and proactive invites.
Free plan
Free plan available
Gist alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Gist alternative
- Start with channels: if WhatsApp is where customers are, buy a WhatsApp-first tool.
- Test the bot on your actual FAQs; accuracy varies enormously.
- Check pricing on conversations versus seats.
Gist alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Gist in 2026?+
The closest matches to Gist on App Advisor are Engati Chat (Free plan), SmatBot (Free plan), Chaport (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Gist, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Gist?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Engati Chat (Free plan), SmatBot (Free plan), Chaport (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gist?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, LiveChat starts lowest at ₹1,600/mo. Engati Chat also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Gist?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Engati Chat (Free plan), SmatBot (Free plan), Zoho SalesIQ (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Gist vs Engati Chat: which is better?+
Engati Chat is the closest match to Gist in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Gist alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in live chat & chatbot software or a category Gist also covers, and Getgist's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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