Chatconnect ‑ connect chatbots vs RT: WhatsApp Chat Button
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Chatconnect, Nov 8, 2026 for RT.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $19/month for Chatconnect and $6.99/month for RT.
- RT lists 3 features Chatconnect’s listing doesn’t mention, including Agent avatar, Chat buttons, Color and font.
Head to head
- Italy
- Mexico
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Pro Plan
- · 3 chat support
- · Priority email support
Enterprise Plan
- · 4 plus chat support
- · Analytics and reporting
- · Premium Support"
- · Priority email support
Basic
- · Display trademark
- · Unlimited operators
Premium
- · Custom style support
- · Performace tracking
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureChatConnect simplifies customer communication by integrating all major chatbot platforms into your Shopify store. Instead of managing separate chat widgets and dealing with conflicting scripts, merchants can enable multiple providers simultaneously with intelligent positioning and timing controls.
Connect with your customers through their favorite messaging app - the effortless and native way to communicate. Let visitors send questions instantly by embedding this popular messenger directly on your website. Stay in touch with your audience anytime, anywhere, responding from any device. Customers receive real-time notifications about new messages right on the web page for seamless conversations.
- Connect WhatsApp, Messenger, Crisp, Tidio, Tawk chats, LiveChat, and Zendesk etc
- Control where each chatbot appears, set auto-show delays, an others
- Track chatbot clicks, measure provider performance, and analyze customer data
- One-click app embed activation with all Shopify themes.
- Let your visitors communicate with your support via WhatsApp, Telegram, and more
- Connect with customers through their favorite messaging apps
- Get more sales by improving your customer chat service experiences
- Work with all themes. Even it works with any customized themes
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 |  Chatconnect |  RT |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2,436 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −29 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 14 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 14% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | Italy, Mexico, India |
Reviews
| Measure | Chatconnect | RT |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 249 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Chatconnect | RT |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $6.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Chatconnect | RT |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #987 | #74(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #11 in Chat |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 2, 2026 | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Mojahid | RoarTheme |
FAQ
Chatconnect and RT: common questions
- Is Chatconnect or RT cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $19/month for Chatconnect and $6.99/month for RT. 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?
- Chatconnect lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as AI chatbots, Quick replies. RT lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Agent avatar, Chat buttons, Color and font. 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Chatconnect, Nov 8, 2026 for RT; 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Chatconnect, Nov 8, 2026 for RT. 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.