Speechbox vs Shoutbox.com: a free shoutbox that tracks nobody
Both services put a chat on your own website. Here is what to check before choosing one for your blog, shop or sports site.
Embedding the chat
Shoutbox.com describes a one-line JavaScript embed and an official WordPress plugin. Speechbox also offers a code snippet and a WordPress plugin, with an inline chat or a popup button.
Free and paid options
Shoutbox.com offers a free version with ads and promotional messages. Its purchase page lists an ad-free version at €9.90 per year. Speechbox’s free box supports 50 simultaneous participants and 140-character messages, with manual refresh. Premium adds automatic realtime refresh, image uploads and higher limits.
Privacy and your choice
Speechbox uses no tracking or marketing cookies. That describes Speechbox; it is not a claim about Shoutbox.com’s data handling. Compare the chat on your own site, the features you need and each provider’s privacy policy before deciding.
Sources checked on 24 October 2026. Check the linked pages for current plans.