Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons | Viber | |
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| Metric | WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons | Viber: Start Chat Button |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 4 | ★ 6 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 49 supported |
WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons and Viber: Start Chat Button are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons at Free plan available, Viber: Start Chat Button at Free plan available. 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most site owners the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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 Wix App Market 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.
Read each app's audit: WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons audit • Viber: Start Chat Button audit
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| Keyword | WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons | Viber |
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| chat button | #22 | #18 |
| chat buttons | #24 | #17 |
| whatsapp chat | #9 | #41 |
| instantly | #31 | #27 |
| live chat | #29 | #30 |
Both WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons and Viber: Start Chat Button offer paid plans only. WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons starts at Free plan available; Viber: Start Chat Button starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons (5.0★, 4 reviews) and Viber: Start Chat Button (5.0★, 6 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Viber: Start Chat Button does carry the larger published review base (6 vs 4). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. Viber: Start Chat Button has the deeper published review base (6 vs 4), 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.
WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Viber: Start Chat Button typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons and Viber: Start Chat Button 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 WhatsApp Chat | Chat Buttons" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
