1. 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 Userlike
- Built in India (Chennai)
Live chat & chatbot software · Alternatives
Best Userlike alternatives in India (2026)
Userlike is a live chat & chatbot software product from Userlike, Cologne, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Userlike are Zoho SalesIQ (Free plan), Freshchat (Free plan), Engati Chat (Free plan), SmatBot (Free plan) and Chaport (Free plan). Zoho SalesIQ is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,600/month.
Why businesses look for a Userlike alternative
Indian support and GST
Userlike is built in Germany. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Userlike alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Userlike'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Userlike (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho SalesIQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Freshchat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Engati Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  SmatBot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Chaport | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Smartsupp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Botpress | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 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 |  WotNot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  JivoChat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Tawk.to | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Gupshup Bot Builder | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Tars | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  LiveChat | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Olark | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Amazon Lex | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Dialogflow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Drift | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  LiveHelpNow | $39/month (Essential) | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Userlike alternatives in detail
2. Freshchat
Freshworks · San Mateo · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.8/5
Messaging and chatbots for support.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Userlike
- Built in India (San Mateo)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Userlike
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. SmatBot
SmatBot (ByteQuest) · Hyderabad · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.7/5
Chatbot builder built in Hyderabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Userlike
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Free plan
Free plan available
6. 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
Compared with Userlike
- Open source
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 Userlike
- Built in India (Chennai)
10. WotNot
WotNot · Ahmedabad · Live chat & chatbot software · 4.4/5
No-code chatbot builder built in Ahmedabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Userlike
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
Userlike alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
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Indian alternatives to Userlike
How to choose a Userlike 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.
Userlike alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Userlike in 2026?+
The closest matches to Userlike on App Advisor are Zoho SalesIQ (Free plan), Freshchat (Free plan), Engati Chat (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Userlike, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Userlike?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho SalesIQ (Free plan), Freshchat (Free plan), Engati Chat (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Userlike?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, LiveChat starts lowest at ₹1,600/mo. Zoho SalesIQ also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Userlike?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho SalesIQ (Free plan), Freshchat (Free plan), Engati Chat (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Userlike vs Zoho SalesIQ: which is better?+
Zoho SalesIQ is the closest match to Userlike in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Userlike alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in live chat & chatbot software or a category Userlike also covers, and Userlike'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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