GhostChat
Live chat you answer from Gmail. 18.9KB, no cookies.
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>log in to comment- Zain Sheikh· 3mo ago
A 15KB gzipped embed that loads async and sets no cookies is the rare live chat widget you can add without touching the consent banner - does the Claude assistant run through the same Durable Object connection?
GhostChat is live chat for people who care about page speed: the embed is 18.9KB gzipped, about 14x lighter than Crisp and 58x lighter than Intercom (measured Aug 2026). It loads async and sets no cookies, so there's nothing to put in a consent banner.
- 📧 Reply from the dashboard, your phone, or straight from Gmail
- 🔌 JS events API (GhostChat.on('open' | 'close' | 'message')) for GA4 and analytics
- 🤝 Webhooks and Bot Agent API on every paid plan, so you can bring your own bot
- 🤖 Optional AI plan: an AI assistant answers visitors from your site's content while you're away
- 📦 WordPress plugin, or one script tag anywhere
Free plan, no card required. Flat monthly paid plans, current pricing at ghostchat.dev/pricing.
Live chat widget with built-in AI assistant, under 15KB, no cookies or tracking.
- for
- Websites needing fast, privacy-first chat and AI support.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Tiny widget — ~15KB gzipped, up to 58× lighter than competitors, loads async.
- Built-in AI assistant — Claude-based chatbot answers 24/7, no per-message fees, includes knowledge-base generation.
- Webhooks & Bot Agent API — Connect any LLM (Ollama, Claude, GPT-4, Gemini) via webhook on paid plans.
- Gmail threading — Reply to chats directly from your email inbox, keeping full conversation threads.
- Auto-translate — Real-time translation in 133+ languages powered by Google Translate.
- Team inbox & seats — Shared inbox with up to 10 teammates, identity verification and custom visitor context.
- Privacy-first — Zero cookies, no tracking, GDPR-friendly, privacy mode clears data after inactivity.
- Edge-native delivery — Runs on Cloudflare Workers & Durable Objects for low latency worldwide.
Use cases
- Add a fast, cookie-free live chat to a marketing site.
- Provide 24/7 AI-driven support for e-commerce FAQs.
- Run multiple client sites from a single agency dashboard.
- Translate chat messages in real time for international visitors.
- Integrate custom LLMs via webhook for bespoke support flows.
GhostChat pricing
- Free$01 site · 1 seat · 30-day history · Unlimited conversations
- Starter$5/month1 seat · 3 sites · 1-year history · Business hours automation
- Pro$12/month5 seats · 5 sites · 3-year history · Auto-translate & webhooks
- Team$25/month10 seats · Unlimited sites · Unlimited history · Branding removal
- AI$39/monthAI assistant 24/7 · 1,000 AI replies/mo · 50 Q&As per site · Setup assistance
GhostChat FAQ
Can I try it before paying?+
Yes – the Free plan works forever for one site with no credit card required.
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?+
Plans are billed monthly and can be changed at any time.
Does "unlimited" really mean unlimited?+
All paid plans include unlimited conversations and messages.
How does the AI assistant work, and what does it cost?+
The built-in AI (Claude Haiku) answers visitors from a knowledge base you define; it’s included in the $39 AI plan with no per-message fees.
Is my data secure?+
GhostChat stores no cookies, offers privacy mode, and uses HMAC-based identity verification for security.
How is GhostChat so much cheaper than other live chat tools?+
It uses a lightweight edge-native widget and flat-rate pricing, avoiding per-seat or per-message fees.
Summarized by DevHunt from ghostchat.dev · Oct 2, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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