Boei versus AcornChat

Boei is a Dutch company founded in 2021 with the main focus on turning website visitors into leads. When someone makes contact through Boei they automatically become a lead. Leads can then be answered in another app or in the official apps (e.g. WhatsApp).

Boei aims to serve as the front end for customers to contact you, offering many integrations and plugins with that specific goal in mind. You can communicate through other platforms with a single button on your website.

AcornChat is a dedicated Live Chat integration for Slack. It is intended for companies with fewer than 15 employees. AcornChat does not have its own dashboard, all conversations are managed in your Slack workspace. If you are already a Slack power user this might be a perfect fit for you.

The app is straightforward and has one other functionality than routing all messages through Slack; you can enable the email capture function when you are not online to answer any incoming queries. Set up the chat widget and create a dedicated channel or select an existing one in Slack. A new thread is created for each visitor that contacts you, providing a clear overview.

Read more about the pros and cons of Acorn Chat in our analysis of the best live chats with Slack integration of 2023.