Join 20,000+ happy users who trust WP Chat Help Pro to turn visitors into conversations—faster!
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $27.30/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ChatHelp
ChatHelp vs Meta Box
Meta Box wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ChatHelp | Meta Box |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $27.30/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 500K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | ThemeAtelier | eLightUp |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ChatHelp if…
- WordPress sites that take sales or enquiries over WhatsApp
- WooCommerce stores that want a WhatsApp order button
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Meta Box if…
- Developers building custom content types
- Agencies managing client sites with custom fields
Features
ChatHelp
- Floating WhatsApp chat widget
- Multi-agent support
- WooCommerce buttons
- Lead capture and CSV export
- Webhooks integration
- Shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks
Meta Box
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Custom fields with a UI
- Relationships
- Frontend submission forms
- Conditional logic
- Custom tables
- Migration from other field plugins
Pros and cons
ChatHelp
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- WooCommerce buttons and product page placement
- Multi-agent chat with time-based availability on Pro
- Lifetime plans available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Chat runs through WhatsApp rather than a built-in chat
- Lead export and webhooks need a paid plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found
Meta Box
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
- Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
- Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
- Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699
Pricing plans
ChatHelp
Single SiteStarts here
$27.30/year
1 website sites
- 1 year of standard support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Five Sites
$47.40/year
up to 5 websites sites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Unlimited Sites
$69.50/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Meta Box
Basic BundleStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Ultimate Bundle
$99/year
3 sites
- All PRO extensions
- All future PRO extensions
- Meta Box All-In-One plugin
Basic Bundle
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
ChatHelp vs Meta Box questions
Is ChatHelp better than Meta Box?
On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ChatHelp or Meta Box?
ChatHelp starts at $27.30/year and Meta Box starts at $49/year.
Can I get ChatHelp or Meta Box cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box
