Charla Live Chat vs Shopify Inbox

Based on the data on this page, Charla Live Chat is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Shopify Inbox's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Charla Live Chat at Free plan available, Shopify Inbox at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Shopify Inbox has the larger user base (5,798 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Charla Live Chat's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Charla Live Chat; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Inbox's 5,798-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Charla Live Chat's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Charla Live Chat or Shopify Inbox cheaper?

Both Charla Live Chat and Shopify Inbox offer paid plans only. Charla Live Chat starts at Free plan available; Shopify Inbox starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Charla Live Chat or Shopify Inbox?

Charla Live Chat has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to Shopify Inbox (4.6★ from 5,798 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Charla Live Chat or Shopify Inbox?

Charla Live Chat holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Charla Live Chat or Shopify Inbox?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Inbox has the deeper published review base (5,798 vs 3), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Charla Live Chat typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). Shopify Inbox typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (5,798 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Charla Live Chat and Shopify Inbox?

Migration support varies by app and category. Charla Live Chat and Shopify Inbox both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Charla Live Chat" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.