# Chatbase Pricing (2026): What You'll Actually Pay

> Pricing breakdown, checked July 2026. Source: https://www.chatbase.co/pricing

Last checked: July 2026. HTML version: https://www.seldonframe.com/chatbase-pricing

## The short version

- **Starts at:** **$0**
- **What stacks on top:** Extra message credits cost **$40** per 1,000 (auto-recharge) once you exceed your plan's allotment — better AI models burn credits faster.
- **SeldonFrame comparison:** **$29/mo** **flat**, **unlimited workspaces** — no meters
- **Free tier:** Yes — 50 message credits/mo, 1 agent, agents deleted after 14 days inactivity

## Plans

| Plan | Price | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | **$0** | Kicking the tires |
| Hobby | **$32/mo** (annual; ~**$40** monthly) | Solo builders |
| Standard | **$120/mo** (annual; ~**$150** monthly) | SMB support teams |
| Pro | **$400/mo** (annual; ~**$500** monthly) | Larger support orgs |

## What stacks on top

- **Credit overages:** Extra message credits cost **$40** per 1,000 (auto-recharge) once you exceed your plan's allotment — better AI models burn credits faster.
- **Extra agents & branding removal:** Extra AI agents cost **$300** per agent per year; removing Chatbase branding costs **$1,188/year** on every tier below Enterprise.

## Free tier

Yes — 50 message credits/mo, 1 agent, agents deleted after 14 days inactivity

## Annual billing

Prices shown are annual billing (**20%** off); monthly list price runs about **25%** higher.

## The bottom line

Chatbase jumps from **$120/mo** straight to **$400/mo** with no plan in between, and overages cost **$40** per 1,000 credits on top. Removing the Chatbase branding is another **$1,188** a year unless you're on Enterprise.

## How this compares to SeldonFrame

SeldonFrame is **$29/mo** **flat**, unlimited workspaces, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost — no meters to track. See the full comparison: https://www.seldonframe.com/compare/seldonframe-vs-chatbase and https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-chatbase.

## FAQ

**How much does Chatbase cost?**

Chatbase jumps from $120/mo straight to $400/mo with no plan in between, and overages cost $40 per 1,000 credits on top. Removing the Chatbase branding is another $1,188 a year unless you're on Enterprise.

**Does Chatbase have a free plan?**

Yes — 50 message credits/mo, 1 agent, agents deleted after 14 days inactivity

**What's the cheapest Chatbase alternative?**

SeldonFrame: $29/mo flat, unlimited workspaces, first workspace free forever, with AI and telephony on your own keys at raw provider cost. https://www.seldonframe.com/alternative-to-chatbase

## Sources

Prices checked July 2026 on https://www.chatbase.co/pricing

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