Boilerlykit
Deskly
$279 one-time (was $399, launch pricing)
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Deskly vs Chatbase
Chatbase is the most-recognized hosted AI chatbot platform, and it earns that position, sign up and you have a working bot in minutes. Deskly is the self-hosted alternative for agencies and developers who want to stop paying a recurring per-client bill and own the multi-tenant widget outright.
Pricing snapshot
Chatbase
Chatbase
$32–$400/mo billed annually, plus credit and branding add-ons — Enterprise custom
Visit ChatbasePricing and feature data verified 2026-08-13. Vendors change prices and stack details — verify on each homepage before purchase.
Side by side
10 axes compared, honestly
- Boilerlykit ahead
- 6/ 10
- Tie
- 0/ 10
- Chatbase ahead
- 4/ 10
| Axis | Boilerlykit, Deskly | Chatbase |
|---|---|---|
Pricing modelYou ahead | $279 one-time, no recurring fee on the template itself | $32–$400/mo (annual billing) metered in message credits, plus custom Enterprise |
White-label brandingYou ahead | Included per bot at no extra cost | $1,188/year add-on to remove "Powered by Chatbase" |
Reselling to multiple clientsYou ahead | Unlimited bots per account under one license | Extra AI agents cost $300/agent/year on top of the plan |
OwnershipYou ahead | Full source code, self-hosted, yours forever | Hosted SaaS, access stops if you stop paying |
Setup effortChatbase ahead | Requires deploying a Next.js + Supabase app (or buying it configured) | Sign up, upload documents, embed a snippet, live in minutes |
Note·This is Chatbase's genuine strength, zero infrastructure to stand up. | ||
Model choiceChatbase ahead | GPT-4o Mini (v1); more providers planned | GPT-5.2, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 3, Claude Opus 4.6 selectable per bot |
Native integrationsChatbase ahead | Embeddable widget only; no built-in WhatsApp/Slack/Zapier | WhatsApp, Slack, Instagram DMs, Zapier, and more |
Usage cost predictabilityYou ahead | Flat cost regardless of message volume, within rate limits | Metered credits; auto-recharge billed at $40 per 1,000 extra credits |
Multi-tenant architectureYou ahead | Bots table with per-bot domains, branding, and document scope, built in | One workspace per account; scaling to many clients means many subscriptions |
Track recordChatbase ahead | New, launched 2026 | Established, large user base, extensive public reviews and docs |
Pricing model
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- $279 one-time, no recurring fee on the template itself
- Chatbase
- $32–$400/mo (annual billing) metered in message credits, plus custom Enterprise
White-label branding
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Included per bot at no extra cost
- Chatbase
- $1,188/year add-on to remove "Powered by Chatbase"
Reselling to multiple clients
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Unlimited bots per account under one license
- Chatbase
- Extra AI agents cost $300/agent/year on top of the plan
Ownership
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Full source code, self-hosted, yours forever
- Chatbase
- Hosted SaaS, access stops if you stop paying
Setup effort
Chatbase ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Requires deploying a Next.js + Supabase app (or buying it configured)
- Chatbase
- Sign up, upload documents, embed a snippet, live in minutes
Note·This is Chatbase's genuine strength, zero infrastructure to stand up.
Model choice
Chatbase ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- GPT-4o Mini (v1); more providers planned
- Chatbase
- GPT-5.2, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 3, Claude Opus 4.6 selectable per bot
Native integrations
Chatbase ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Embeddable widget only; no built-in WhatsApp/Slack/Zapier
- Chatbase
- WhatsApp, Slack, Instagram DMs, Zapier, and more
Usage cost predictability
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Flat cost regardless of message volume, within rate limits
- Chatbase
- Metered credits; auto-recharge billed at $40 per 1,000 extra credits
Multi-tenant architecture
You ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- Bots table with per-bot domains, branding, and document scope, built in
- Chatbase
- One workspace per account; scaling to many clients means many subscriptions
Track record
Chatbase ahead- Boilerlykit, Deskly
- New, launched 2026
- Chatbase
- Established, large user base, extensive public reviews and docs
When to pick which
Pick Boilerlykit when…
- You want to resell an AI chat widget to multiple clients without a per-client or per-agent recurring fee.
- You want white-label branding included, not a $1,188/year fee to remove "Powered by Chatbase."
- You want a flat, predictable cost instead of message-credit metering that scales with usage.
- You are comfortable deploying a Next.js + Supabase app yourself (or buying it done-for-you) in exchange for owning the code.
- You want per-bot document scoping and lead capture built into the data model, not bolted on per workspace.
Pick Chatbase when…
- You want a live bot in minutes with zero deployment, hosting, or Supabase setup on your end.
- You need a wide choice of underlying models (Chatbase offers GPT-5.2, Gemini 2.5/3.1 Pro, Grok 3, Claude Opus 4.6); Deskly ships GPT-4o Mini only in v1.
- You need native integrations, WhatsApp, Slack, Instagram DMs, Zapier, that Deskly does not ship out of the box.
- You would rather rent a mature, widely-reviewed product than maintain infrastructure yourself.
We mark the cases where Chatbase is the better fit because one-sided comparisons hurt buyer trust and AI citation rates.
Buyer questions
- Is Deskly a hosted alternative to Chatbase, or something I install myself?
- Something you deploy yourself, or buy pre-configured. Deskly is source code, a Next.js and Supabase application you own and run on your own infrastructure, not a subscription to a service we host for you.
- Can I use Deskly to build a business similar to Chatbase's?
- That is the intended use case. Deskly's multi-tenant architecture (a bots table with per-client branding and document scope) is built so one account can run unlimited client bots, the same shape Chatbase itself runs, just one you own instead of rent.
- Does Deskly support the same AI models as Chatbase?
- Not yet. Deskly ships GPT-4o Mini in v1. Chatbase currently offers a wider model lineup, including GPT-5.2, Gemini 2.5/3.1 Pro, Grok 3, and Claude Opus 4.6. If model variety matters more than ownership economics today, Chatbase is ahead on this axis.
- What does white-labeling actually cost on each?
- On Deskly, white-label branding (name, color, welcome message) is part of the base template at no extra fee. On Chatbase, removing their own "Powered by Chatbase" branding is a $1,188/year add-on per the pricing published in 2026.
- Which one should an agency actually pick?
- If you are testing demand with one or two clients and want to move fast, Chatbase gets you live today. If you already know you want to resell this to many clients long-term, Deskly's one-time cost and included white-labeling likely wins on unit economics within the first few clients, run the math on your own expected client count before deciding.
Want the full multi-vendor breakdown? Read the 2026 buyer's guide. Comparing all alternatives at once? See all comparisons.
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Decision time
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$279 one-time (was $399, launch pricing). Lifetime updates. Polar Merchant-of-Record checkout. Private GitHub repo on purchase.