Rumbletalk versus POWR

RumbleTalk is an online group chat platform for websites and virtual events. It offers 5 Chat Types you can use anytime:

1. Members Chat
   A closed group chat exclusively for your members. This can be used with a log-in system or integration of your own user base.
   Use it for: Private communities and VIP sites

2. Queued Chat
   A moderated group chat with a designated administrator that can screen messages before it goes live.
   Use it for: Hosting Q&A Sessions, webinars, conferences

3. Private Chats
   A one-on-one chat where anyone can start a conversation with a fellow chatter.
   Use it for: Networking and dating sites

4. Experts Chat
   A one-on-one chat where only the chat admin can start a conversation with any user.
   Use it for: Professional consultation, job interviews, and private tutoring

5. Social Chat
   A public group chat accessible to anyone
   Use it for: Open communities, marketplace, fan page, and public discussions. To keep the chat safe, the chat owner can ban users and profanity, slow down the chat, mute all users, and export the chat transcript.

Rumbletalk’s unique feature is being able to approve or reject messages within the chat before it goes live - perfect for hosting Q&A sessions during live online events. This powerful chat platform makes connecting and engaging with your audience super easy because of other engagement features such as polls,  file sharing, video and audio calls, and admin moderation.

POWR offers a complete suite of no-code eCommerce solutions with more than 60 apps and plugins, mostly aimed at platforms like WordPress, Squarespace, and Shopify. They have apps for social media tools, form builders, surveys, popups, payment buttons, website media, and of course, live chat.

Their live chat app connects through Facebook Messenger. A Facebook page and Messenger are required for the live chat app to function. Meaning, POWR live chat is not a suitable option for businesses that do not use Facebook or have compliance requirements that conflict with Meta’s policies and reputation.

The POWR website can be difficult to navigate and find all information you need, especially regarding the live chat and its features. The customization tool for the chat widget is easy to use and offers a lot of options. However, most options are only available in the more expensive plans.

Customers of POWR are mostly small businesses. A few of them share their success stories on the POWR.io website.