Price to get started
Varyndo Starter is $29 per month for 750 AI responses. Chatbase Hobby is $40 per month for 700 message credits.
Varyndo vs Chatbase: an honest comparison
Both tools build an AI chatbot from your own content. Here is how plans and pricing compare, based on each company's public pricing page (checked October 2026).
The next plan up
Varyndo Growth is $79 per month for 3,000 AI responses. Chatbase Standard is $150 per month for 4,000 message credits.
Largest self-serve plan
Varyndo Pro is $199 per month for 10,000 AI responses. Chatbase Pro is $500 per month for 15,000 message credits.
How usage is counted
Varyndo counts one finished answer to a person as one AI response. Chatbase uses message credits — check its pricing page for how credits are used.
What every paid Varyndo plan includes
No add-ons are needed to get an AI that answers from your business content.
- Answers from your website, documents and FAQs
- The source behind every answer, shown in the studio
- An honest “I don't know” with handover to a person
- Lead capture into your leads list
- Publish as a website widget, share link or QR code
- AI usage included — no AI provider account needed
Which one should you choose?
Chatbase is an established product used by many businesses. Varyndo is newer and built for small businesses that want a chatbot that answers only from their own content and admits when it doesn't know.
If price matters most, Varyndo's list prices are lower at each level. Prices change, so confirm on each company's pricing page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Varyndo cheaper than Chatbase?
At the list prices on both pricing pages in October 2026, each Varyndo plan costs less per month than the Chatbase plan at a similar usage level. Usage is counted differently, so compare against the number of conversations you expect.
Can I try Varyndo first?
Yes. The trial lets you build and test your AI on your own content. Publishing it to your website needs a paid plan.
Do I need an AI provider account?
No. Varyndo includes the AI. You never need an OpenAI, Anthropic or Google key.
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Try Varyndo on your own website
Build your AI in a few minutes and see how it answers from your pages.