Futy versus OpenWidget

Futy is a Dutch provider that mostly targets the local market but has options for English or multilingual widgets. Their website is only available in Dutch, though.

With the Futy Dynamic Lead generation chatbots, your website visitors can be converted into Leads in a user-friendly manner, for example via email, WhatsApp, telephone, or video call. The excellent analytics integration will help you keep track.

You can choose from 15+ templates with different buttons and combine specific functionalities to display on pages of choice, however, it suits your needs. The widgets can contain links to multiple channels and contact forms like a call back request, planning a video call with Calendly, or requesting a quotation.

OpenWidget is a free eCommerce widget launched in November 2022 by LiveChat.inc. It is not a real-time live chat but has 4 important features.

• Contact form (email)
• Product cards to promote deals
• FAQ section
• Widget customization

It is easy to set up but offers limited customization options, as can be expected for such a free tool. There is no option to upload images, they have to be linked to a URL. All changes are applied to the widget on your website in real time without the need to replace the script.

It has plugins for popular eCommerce platforms like:

• BigCommerce
• Google Tag Manager
• OpenCart
• Shopify
• Squarespace
• Woocommerce
• WordPress