What they have in common
- Hosted chat: no servers to install.
- Embeds in your site by copying and pasting code.
- A free plan for 20 people at once, with the service’s branding.
- Moderation, polls and customisation.
Plans and prices side by side
| Users at once | Minnit (USD/month) | Parlo (USD/month) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Free · $0 | Free · $0 |
| 100 | Lite · $15 ($13 yearly) | — |
| 250 | Basic · $28 ($24 yearly) | Starter · $27.99 |
| 500 | Community · $36 ($30 yearly) | Community · $55.99 |
| 1,500 – 2,500 | Pro · $129 ($110 yearly), 2,500 users | Pro · $149, 1,500 users |
| More | Business · $600 ($500 yearly), 10,000 users | Business · $449, no fixed commercial cap* |
Minnit data checked on its official site (minnit.chat/pricing) in October 2026. Third-party plans and prices change: check them before deciding. *Business’s real capacity depends on infrastructure and fair use.
Where Minnit is the better choice
- Price at the 500-user tier. Its Community plan ($36) is cheaper than Parlo’s for that size.
- Intermediate tiers. It has a 100-user plan; Parlo jumps from 20 to 250.
- Enterprise features. According to its site, single sign-on (OAuth2/SAML2/WordPress), API and webhooks are available on its paid plans.
- High scale in fixed tiers. Its Pro reaches 2,500 users and its Business 10,000.
Where Parlo fits better
- Built-in radio. Paste your station’s stream, PLS or M3U and it plays inside the chat.
- Automatic anti-raid in four levels (from Pro), on top of anti-flood on every plan.
- Bilingual interface in English and Spanish, with euro pricing and VAT handled by Stripe.
- Official WordPress plugin with a block and a shortcode: Parlo Chat.
- Built for radios, live shows and communities: statuses like “On air”, voice notes and a bot with scheduled messages.
Which Parlo plan matches which
If you’re on Minnit’s free plan today, the equivalent is Parlo’s Free plan: 20 people at once and an embeddable chat. If you’re on a paid plan, compare by user tier with the table above and with Parlo’s plans.
How to try Parlo risk-free
- Create a free chat at parlo.ink and test it on your site with the iframe code.
- Tell your community when you decide to switch. There’s no automatic migration of users or messages: your community registers in the new chat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parlo cheaper than Minnit?
It depends on the tier. At 250 people at once, Starter ($27.99) and Minnit’s Basic ($28) are in the same range; at 500, Minnit’s Community plan is cheaper. Check each company’s current prices, as they change.
Can I migrate my users and messages from Minnit?
There’s no automatic migration. You create your chat on Parlo and your community registers again.
Does Parlo have a free plan like Minnit?
Yes: free forever, up to 20 people at once and embeddable on your site, with the “Powered by Parlo” link.
Which should I pick if I run a radio station?
Parlo includes the radio player inside the chat. That’s the main difference for stations.