Qply
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AI on every plan, not just Pro+
Freshchat's Freddy AI requires the Pro tier minimum. Qply includes AI auto-reply on every plan — Starter, Growth, and Pro.
Freshchat Alternative
Qply: the Freshchat alternative where AI isn't a Pro-tier upsell
Freshchat's Freddy AI is locked behind higher-priced plans. Qply includes AI auto-reply on every plan starting at $12/month flat — no agent-tier upgrade required to get the core feature.
Where Freshchat's AI actually lives
Freshchat's free tier sells the dream. The AI is on the upgrade page.
Freshchat + Freddy AI
Freshchat Pro + Freddy
$59–95/mo
Freshchat Pro starts at $19/agent/mo. Freddy AI adds another $29–59 per session pack. Real bills land in the $50–100/mo range once AI volume kicks in.
- AI gated behind Pro+ tiers, not free
- Per-agent pricing on top of AI session packs
- Tied into the Freshworks suite — over-featured for chat-only
- Most useful integrations require Freshworks bundles
AI is the upsell, not the product
Qply — same need
Qply Growth
$19/mo
AI auto-reply included from the $12/month Starter plan. No tier gating, no session packs, no Freshworks suite required.
- AI auto-reply on every plan, from $12/mo
- Predictable flat pricing — no session packs
- Standalone product, no suite required
- Knowledge base + agent takeover included
AI is the product, on every plan
Why teams pick Qply over Freshchat
Six things that come up in every switch.
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Standalone, not a Freshworks bolt-on
Freshchat is part of the Freshworks suite. If you only need chat, you're paying for a CRM and ticketing platform you won't use. Qply is chat-first.
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No per-session AI billing
Freshchat sells AI sessions in packs. Qply gives you a fixed monthly reply quota — 300, 1,000, or 5,000 — that doesn't surprise you on your invoice.
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Cleaner inbox, less learning curve
Freshchat's Pro plan exposes inbox, campaigns, AI, automations, integrations, and reporting at once. Qply focuses on chat + AI well.
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60-second install with one script tag
No Freshworks signup, no agent assignment flow, no suite onboarding — paste the snippet and you're live.
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Month-to-month, no annual lock-in
Cancel from the dashboard. No annual contracts to negotiate. 14-day free trial on every plan.
Qply vs Freshchat — head-to-head
What you get, what it costs, what's included.
| Feature | Qply | Freshchat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/month flat | Free (limited) or $19/agent/month (Pro) |
| AI auto-reply | Included on every plan | Pro+ only, with separate session packs |
| AI replies/month included | 300 / 1,000 / 5,000 by plan | Sold as session packs |
| Knowledge base | Included | Higher tier |
| Agent takeover | One-click | Yes |
| Setup time | 60 seconds | Freshworks onboarding |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Annual discount tiers |
| Trial | 14 days | 21 days |
Common questions about switching from Freshchat
Qply is a strong Freshchat alternative for SaaS and small business teams. Plans start at $12/month with AI auto-reply, agent takeover, and knowledge base included on every tier — without Freshchat's Pro-tier AI gating.
Qply includes AI auto-reply on every plan as a flat fee. Freshchat's Freddy AI requires the Pro tier and sells extra capacity as session packs. For teams that need AI from day one, Qply is cheaper and simpler.
For teams that need AI, usually yes. Freshchat Pro + Freddy AI typically lands in the $50–100/month range. Qply Growth is $19/month flat with 1,000 AI replies and 2 seats included.
Yes. Replace your Freshchat embed snippet with the Qply snippet, upload your help docs to the Qply knowledge base, and invite your team. Most migrations finish in under an hour.
Yes. Qply is a chat-first product. Freshchat is part of the Freshworks suite (CRM, ticketing, etc.); Qply runs on its own and only integrates with what you need via webhooks.
Qply works for any website but was designed for SaaS and small-business teams. See the SaaS-specific page →
AI live chat, on every plan.
Qply gives you the AI Freshchat reserves for Pro tiers — included from $12/month. 14-day free trial.
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