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Charitable8.7/10WhatsApp Chat Help7.4/10

Charitable vs WhatsApp Chat Help

Charitable wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCharitableWhatsApp Chat Help
Our score8.7/10 (better)7.4/10
Starts at$69/year$124 once
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs10K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWPCharitableWhatsApp Chat Help
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients
  • You want to start free
Charitable reviewVisit Charitable (opens in a new tab)

Choose WhatsApp Chat Help if…

  • Small sites adding a WhatsApp contact button
  • Sites with a small support team that uses WhatsApp
WhatsApp Chat Help reviewVisit WhatsApp Chat Help (opens in a new tab)

Features

Charitable

  • Customizable donation forms
  • Full donation management
  • Recurring donations
  • Payment gateways
  • Donor dashboard and receipts
  • Peer to peer fundraising

WhatsApp Chat Help

  • Multiple agents
  • Availability hours
  • Button options
  • Include and exclude rules
  • Device-specific display
  • GDPR compliance

Pros and cons

Charitable

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited campaigns and donors on every paid plan
  • No transaction fees on the Basic plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Peer to peer fundraising and crowdfunding need the Pro plan at 199 per year
  • Multisite and client management need the Elite plan at 299 per year
  • Paid plans are annual subscriptions

WhatsApp Chat Help

  • One-time purchase with no yearly fee listed
  • Supports single and multiple agents
  • Availability hours and offline message for out-of-hours visitors
  • Button can be shown or hidden by page and by device
  • No free version
  • Regular license is $124, and the extended license is $424
  • Only 5 ratings on CodeCanyon, so little review history
  • Sold through CodeCanyon, so licensing and support follow Envato terms

Pricing plans

Charitable

  • BasicStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited donors
    • No transaction fees

  • Plus

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Recurring donations
    • Annual receipts
    • Gift Aid

  • Pro

    $199/year

    1 site

    • Peer to peer fundraising
    • Crowdfunding
    • Stripe Connect

WhatsApp Chat Help

  • Regular LicenseStarts here

    $124 once

    • Single agent and multiple agent support
    • Availability hours and timezone settings
    • GDPR compliance

  • Extended License

    $424 once

    • Same features as Regular License
    • Extended license terms apply

Charitable vs WhatsApp Chat Help questions

Is Charitable better than WhatsApp Chat Help?

On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Charitable or WhatsApp Chat Help?

Charitable starts at $69/year and WhatsApp Chat Help starts at $124 once.

Can I get Charitable or WhatsApp Chat Help cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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