BestChat: AI Chatbot+Live Chat vs Web2Chat
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for BestChat, Feb 19, 2026 for Web2Chat.
The short answer
- Only BestChat lists a free plan.
- BestChat lists 17 features Web2Chat’s listing doesn’t mention, including Agent analytics, Agent avatar, Behavior tracking.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 agent seat
- · 20 AI knowledge entries
- · 80 AI chats per month
- · 80 Products AI learning
- · AI Insights feature
- · AI help me write feature
Starter
- · 1 agent seat
- · 100 AI knowledge entries
- · 300 AI chats per month
- · 300 Products AI learning
- · AI Insights feature
- · AI help me write feature
Basic
- · 1,000 AI chats per month
- · 1,000 Products AI learning
- · 3 agent seat
- · 400 AI knowledge entries
- · AI Insights feature
- · AI help me write feature
Growth
- · 3,000 AI chats per month
- · 3,000 Products AI learning
- · 6 agent seat
- · AI Insights feature
- · AI help me write feature
- · Unlimited AI knowledge entries
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBestChat is a next-generation AI-powered live chat and chatbot solution for Shopify. Our intelligent chatbot provides 24/7 customer support, boosting sales and satisfaction. Seamless Shopify integration and self-learning AI ensure a smooth customer experience with a customizable live chat interface.
Web2Chat enables customers to easily check their order status directly within your store by entering their email or order number. This reduces the volume of support inquiries and frees up time for your team. Additionally, your support staff can access order details during live chat conversations, allowing them to respond to customer questions more efficiently.
- Intelligent AI chatbots learn products and orders, making chatbots smarter.
- AI-driven insights enhance data analysis and support decision-making.
- Smooth chatbot to agent takeover ensures seamless live chat support.
- 24/7 AI assistance chatbots handle routine queries, freeing support agents.
- Let customers check their order status directly from live chat.
- Provide self-serve order updates to reduce support inquiries.
- Support team can view order details during live chat for faster responses.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BestChat |  Web2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 597 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −2 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 4 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 8% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BestChat | Web2Chat |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 139 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
BestChat and Web2Chat: common questions
- Is BestChat or Web2Chat cheaper?
- Only BestChat lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BestChat lists 17 the others don’t mention, such as Agent analytics, Agent avatar, Behavior tracking, Business hours. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 9, 2026 for BestChat, Feb 19, 2026 for Web2Chat; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 9, 2026 for BestChat, Feb 19, 2026 for Web2Chat. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.