Your brand, without a $99 add-on.
For an assistant without the vendor’s powered-by attribution, compare Sairo Starter with Chatbase Hobby plus its removal add-on. This is a comparison of listed subscription charges for that configuration, not identical feature sets or usage capacity.
| Monthly subscription cost | Sairo Starter | Chatbase Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Base plan | $49 / monthMonthly billing | $40 / monthMonthly billing |
| Remove vendor attribution | $0 extraIncluded on paid plans | $99 / monthSeparate removal add-on |
| Total with attribution removed | $49 / month$49 + $0 | $139 / month$40 + $99 |
| Included usage | 500 conversations / monthFollow-ups share the same conversation unit | 700 message credits / monthEach AI reply consumes model-dependent credits |
| Free-plan usage | 50 conversations / monthOn Sairo Free | 50 message credits / monthOn Chatbase Free |
$90 less per month for these attribution-free configurations.
Calculated as $139 − $49, before tax. Chatbase Hobby alone costs less than Sairo Starter ($40 vs $49) when you keep its attribution. Additional usage and features can change the total. A message credit is not a conversation: Chatbase credit consumption depends on the model and number of replies.
The feature matrix.
Sairo brings human follow-up into the entry workflow. Chatbase also has a helpdesk, internal assistance and connected actions; the table shows where those features sit in its current plans.
| Capability | Sairo | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in human inbox | Included from FreeLive chat, specialists and offline requests | Standard plan and aboveBuilt-in helpdesk from $150/month |
| Paid attribution removal | Included from StarterNo separate add-on | $99/month add-onSeparate from Enterprise white-label features |
| Website knowledge and corrections | Included from FreePages, confirmed facts and saved answers | AvailableWebsites, files, Q&A and other sources |
| Internal AI assistance | Ask SairoSupported operations within workspace permissions | BackstageInternal agent experience; not absent |
| Higher-tier included capacity | Pro: $149/month3 websites; 2,000 conversations | Standard: $150/month1 agent; 4,000 credits; 3 members |
| Usage beyond allowance | No automatic overageNew activity at the limit pauses | Optional automatic recharge$40 per 1,000 credits |
| Customer billing and account actions | Not in the standard widgetPublic knowledge and internal workspace tools | Connected integrationsIncluding Stripe billing workflows |
| Voice and other channels | Website chatOptional dictation produces editable text | Voice and telephony on StandardAdditional channel and usage terms |
Make it yours. Keep it readable.
Sairo Pro and higher include six live-preview theme presets and 11 contrast checks, with required accessible labels protected and warnings before risky color changes are saved. These are implemented safeguards; our accessibility report remains a draft pending manual validation. We have not measured other vendors against the same checks.
The sources behind the numbers.
Published by Sairo. Prices and capabilities were checked on 6 September 2026 against our active plan catalogue, implemented features and the vendors’ official documentation. Prices are a dated snapshot in USD, on monthly billing, before tax. Annual discounts, negotiated contracts and third-party subscriptions are excluded. Check the linked pricing pages before purchase.
A Sairo conversation, a Fin outcome, a Tidio AI or human-service conversation and a Chatbase message credit measure different events. Examples state their assumptions and compare only the listed charges. They do not establish equivalent capacity, answer quality or total operating cost.
This is a first-party comparison, not an independent product trial. We have not established that Sairo is more accurate, faster or more accessible than these vendors. Undocumented features are unverified, not absent. Product names belong to their respective owners; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Common questions
How much does it cost to remove the vendor branding?
In the checked monthly pricing, Sairo Starter is $49/month with attribution removal included. Chatbase Hobby is $40/month plus a $99/month removal add-on, or $139/month. The $90 difference applies to those listed configurations before tax; the products have different features and usage allowances.
Are 700 Chatbase credits more than 500 Sairo conversations?
These units cannot be directly ranked. Chatbase charges credits per AI response at a model-dependent rate. Sairo counts new conversations, with follow-up messages in the same chat sharing one unit. Estimate the number and length of chats and required features before comparing capacity.
Does Chatbase have live support and an internal assistant?
Yes. Chatbase lists a built-in helpdesk on Standard and higher plans and presents Backstage as an internal agent experience. Sairo’s advantage here is that its human inbox and live chat are available from Free, not that Chatbase lacks them.