University WebChat costs less than other products and doesn't require you to work with your IT department or buy any new servers.
| University WebChat | Hobsons Chat University* | UserPlane | Volano Chat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Monthly Cost | Yes | No $200 or more |
No $150-$2000/month |
No $400 to buy |
| Additional hardware required | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Requires you to install software | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 90-second setup | Yes | No | No | No |
| Requires browser plug-ins | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Requires Contract | No | Yes | No | No |
| Focused on higher-education | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Limit on chats/month | No | No | No | No |
| Limit on chat rooms | No | No | Yes | No |
| Professional Appearance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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* Oops. When we first listed Hobsons Chat University, we said that their system required additional hardware, installation of additional software, and a browser plug-in. The good people at Hobsons wrote us to let us know that their system doesn't require additional hardware, installation of additional software, or a browser plug-in. Additionally, we said that the Hobsons Chat University system was priced at $2,500. In fact, Hobsons Chat Univeristy product is $2,400 per year, or roughly $200 per month. Thanks to the folks at Hobsons for helping us update our product comparison page!