Etkin.ai vs Willdesk: Live Chat&AI Chatbot
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Etkin.ai, Nov 9, 2026 for Willdesk.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Etkin.ai 5.0 from 1 reviews and Willdesk 4.7 from 377 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $159/month for Etkin.ai and $16.90/month for Willdesk.
- Willdesk lists 27 features Etkin.ai’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI responses, Auto-assign, Auto-reply.
Head to head
Helpcenter,LiveChat,Helpdesk,Inbox,Customer Service,Whatsapp
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter Package
- · 1 Connected Channel
- · 1 User
- · 10 WhatsApp campaign messages
- · All Communication Channels
- · All Integrations
- · Up to 25 chats
Standard Package
- · 2,000 WhatsApp campaign messages
- · 3 Connected Channels
- · 3 Users
- · Basic Support
- · Group Training Webinars
- · Up to 1,000 Products
Pro Package
- · 10 Connected Channels
- · 10 Users
- · 6,000 WhatsApp campaign messages
- · Dedicated Customer Representative
- · One-on-One Training
- · Unlimited Products
Free
- · 1 store
- · 1000 Products AI learning
- · 20 conversations
- · 24/7 customer service
- · Email & Social media Integration
- · Live Chat, Contact form, Order tracking
Basic
- · 100 conversations
- · 100 limited free order tracking quota
- · 3 store
- · Automation bot
- · Custom FAQ domain
- · FAQ premium templates
Pro
- · 1000 conversations
- · 1000 limited free order tracking quota
- · Custom plan & more
- · Customer success manager
- · Multiple stores
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEtkin AI enables AI agents to execute real-time actions within your store. This allows customers to track shipments, check order status, and browse product categories independently. The platform manages both text and voice interactions, consolidating WhatsApp, Instagram, and Web into a unified inbox. This system provides 24/7 automated responses and centralizes cross-channel communication.
Willdesk by Channelwill powers e-commerce support with AI automation (GPT-4): Order tracking, returns, cancellations, address updates via smart AI agent. Unifies email, livechat & social (Instagram/Messenger/WhatsApp) in a ticketing system. Smart Workflow Builder: Auto-cart recovery, product recommendations, ticket routing & instant FAQ responses.
- Answer customer inquiries about products and stock.
- Centralize WhatsApp, Instagram, and Web Chat in one dashboard.
- Provide real-time order tracking and status updates 24/7.
- Branded Self-service widget, integrate with Order Tracking, FAQs, Contact form.
- Increase sales with live chat, boost efficiency with a preset Help center.
- Manage the inbox tickets from multiple social media, Email in one platform.
- Get complete customer index, Integrate with Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Privy, SMSBump
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 |  Etkin.ai |  Willdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 1,126 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −9 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 12% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong |
Reviews
| Measure | Etkin.ai | Willdesk |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 377(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 41% |
FAQ
Etkin.ai and Willdesk: common questions
- Is Etkin.ai or Willdesk cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $159/month for Etkin.ai and $16.90/month for Willdesk. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Etkin.ai or Willdesk?
- On the Shopify App Store: Etkin.ai 5.0 from 1 reviews and Willdesk 4.7 from 377 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Etkin.ai lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Discounts, Order updates, Review requests. Willdesk lists 27 the others don’t mention, such as AI responses, Auto-assign, Auto-reply, Behavior tracking. 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 13, 2026 for Etkin.ai, Nov 9, 2026 for Willdesk; 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 13, 2026 for Etkin.ai, Nov 9, 2026 for Willdesk. 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.