Yellow.ai vs Chatbase Pricing (2026)
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Yellow.ai vs Chatbase

AI Chatbot Platforms pricing comparison · 2026

Yellow.ai has a free plan and quote-based paid plans, while Chatbase has a free plan, then $32–$400/mo.

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2 products · AI Chatbot Platforms
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Yellow.ai
Yellow.
verified today
$300 $200K
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Chatbase
As of October 11, 2026, Chatbase costs $0 on Free, $40/month for Hobby, $150/month for Sta
verified 4d ago
$300 $200K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Chatbase median is $200K less than Yellow.ai · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $300
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
Standard
$1.8K/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$200K/yr
Vendr · n=5 · limited data
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$300/yr
Vendr · n=4 · limited data
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 10 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified today
Confidence High confidence
Sources 13 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 4d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Usage-Based Overage Fees
    $0.99
    1 source
  • Mandatory Onboarding and Setup Costs
    1 source
  • Channel-Specific Costs
    1 source
  • Add-on Modules
    1 source
  • Support and SLA Tiers
    1 source
4 documented
  • Billing Continues After Cancellation Request
    $40-$500
    2 sources
  • Webhook Integrations Count Against Plan Limit
    15-30% of license costs
    1 source
  • Feature Removal and Forced Plan Upgrades for Long-Term Customers
    100-200% of license costs
    3 sources
  • No Refunds Policy Not Clearly Disclosed Pre-Purchase
    $40-$500
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Yellow.ai
Chatbase
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term
Must cancel manually through Workspace Settings > Plans before renewal date; emailing support does not stop billing
Commitment
likely established during the customized plan negotiation
✓ Monthly or annual
Price escalation
—
Long-term users report usage costs tripling and features being removed from existing plans; prices and terms changed unilaterally without equivalent feature additions
Can downgrade
—
—
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
G2
4.4out of 5 (106)
Best for
Small businesses testing AI chatbots
Watch out
Learning Curve and Complexity
Trustpilot
1.9out of 5 (25)
G2
4.8out of 5 (45)
Best for
Individuals and small businesses deploying a single AI chatbot with moderate traffic
Watch out
Billing continues after cancellation requests sent via email
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AI Chatbot Platforms

Yellow.ai

Free plan; paid plans by quote
2 plans · Free tier
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AI Chatbot Platforms

Chatbase

Free plan; paid $32–$400
/mo
6 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Yellow.ai and Chatbase both operate in the ai chatbot platforms category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Yellow.ai Chatbase
Free Free /month $40 /month
Enterprise Custom $150 /month
Basic — Custom
Pro — $500 /month
Business — Custom
Enterprise — Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Yellow.ai

1 scenario
$0/month
Small Business Getting Started (Freemium)
The Free plan is designed for small businesses testing AI chatbots at no cost. WhatsApp conversations within Meta's 1,000 free monthly conversations are also free. This is sufficient for initial testing and low-volume use cases, but production deployments at scale typically require upgrading to the Enterprise plan.

Chatbase

5 scenarios
About $80/month -- ~1,500 GPT-6 Luna responses (1 credit each) need 1,500 credits; Hobby includes 700, so the other ~800 come from auto-recharge at $40 per 1,000 (one $40 block, with ~200 non-expiring credits left over). Annual billing cuts the base to $32/month ($384/year vs $480), or about $72/month all-in.
Small Business FAQ Bot (Low Volume)
Standard has a $150/month base. 6,000 monthly conversations at 2 credits use 12,000 credits, which exceeds the plan's included credits, so extra credits are billed on top of the base. Pro ($500/month) includes more credits and leaves headroom. Switching to GPT-6 Luna (1 credit) cuts usage to 6,000 credits and reduces the extra-credit charges on Standard.
Growing Business with Multi-Channel Support
The Pro base is $500/month, or $400/month with annual billing. Branding removal and any extra agents are added on top of the base. ~500 conversations/day is ~15,000 responses/month: on 1-credit models this fits Pro's included credits, but with half on 2-credit models usage rises to ~22,500 credits, and the extra credits are billed in addition.
Agency Managing Multiple Client Chatbots
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Market Intelligence

Yellow.ai

Median annual cost
$200,000
Based on
5 deals

Chatbase

Median annual cost
$300
Based on
4 deals

What Users Say

Yellow.ai

G2
4.4out of 5 (106)
Top complaints
  • Learning Curve and Complexity
  • Customization Limitations
  • Integration Challenges

Chatbase

G2
4.8out of 5 (45)
Trustpilot
1.9out of 5 (25)
Top complaints
  • Billing continues after cancellation requests sent via email
  • No refund policy for unused service, even when reported immediately
  • Features removed from existing plans to force migration to more expensive tiers

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Yellow.ai 7 hidden costs

high
Usage-Based Overage Fees $0.99
high
Mandatory Onboarding and Setup Costs
medium
Channel-Specific Costs
low
Add-on Modules
medium
Support and SLA Tiers
See all Yellow.ai hidden costs →

Chatbase 4 hidden costs

critical
Billing Continues After Cancellation Request $40-$500
medium
Webhook Integrations Count Against Plan Limit 15-30% of license costs
high
Feature Removal and Forced Plan Upgrades for Long-Term Customers 100-200% of license costs
medium
No Refunds Policy Not Clearly Disclosed Pre-Purchase $40-$500
See all Chatbase hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Yellow.ai Chatbase
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term Must cancel manually through Workspace Settings > Plans before renewal date; emailing support does not stop billing
Minimum commitment likely established during the customized plan negotiation Monthly or annual
Price escalation — Long-term users report usage costs tripling and features being removed from existing plans; prices and terms changed unilaterally without equivalent feature additions

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