CometChat uses a usage-based pricing model that starts with a free Build plan for developers. Paid tiers (Basic, Advanced, Enterprise) utilize billing based on your specific Monthly Active User (MAU) volume.
You can see the usage-based pricing structure and plan details here.
Build
Price: $0 /month
Best For: Testing and integrating CometChat (Free for development)
Other Features: Up to 100 users, 25 concurrent connections, All features, No credit card required, Unlimited messages/storage.
The Build plan is perfect for developers first starting out. You get access to all features instantly, making integration and preliminary testing smooth and easy. It can support up to 100 Monthly Active Users and 25 simultaneous connections completely free. This plan helps you ensure compatibility before committing.
Basic
Best For: A feature-rich real-time chat experience.
Other Features: Rich in-app chat, Push notifications, Basic moderation, Global EDGE network, $0.10 MAU overage rate, 5% MAU concurrent connections included.
This plan covers all the essentials needed for core chat functionality. Choose Basic if you need rich in-app features and efficient networking backed by a usage-based pricing model. This is currently billed annually and offers unlimited messages with six months of retention.
Advanced
Best For: An advanced communication suite with AI moderation and insights.
Other Features: Everything in Basic, Plus AI Rule-based moderation, Email & SMS notifications (limited-time offer!), Multi-tenancy, AI smart replies & summaries, In-depth insights.
Advanced is rated as the most popular choice for businesses needing sophisticated communication tools. It integrates powerful AI features and multi-channel notifications right into your suite. This plan is ideal if you require deeper insights and automatic moderation capabilities, all billed annually. 🚀
Enterprise
Best For: Higher concurrency, zero overages, and top-tier support.
Other Features: Everything in Advanced, Plus Zero overages, OpenAI-powered context moderation/insights, 10% concurrency included, Single Sign On (SSO) - SAML, LDAP.
If your application demands absolute reliability and massive scale, Enterprise is the right option. It offers guaranteed zero overages and features superior support and advanced security protocols like SSO. This plan is designed for large companies prioritizing security and high concurrency requirements.
CometChat offers a free Build plan at $0 per month specifically for development and testing purposes. This lets you integrate the system and confirm full compatibility without any financial commitment. All paid subscriptions offer the option to "Start Free," indicating a potential trial period. Paid tiers are billed annually, with costs determined by your required Monthly Active Users (MAU).