Alternatives · SMS & Chat
360dialog alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best 360dialog alternative for most people is Wati (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is YCloud (2.2 GPA).
360dialog compared with 6 alternatives: Wati, Gupshup, Infobip, Sinch, YCloud and 1 more.
360dialog is a paid product, starting at €49 per number / month, plus Meta WhatsApp messaging fees. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
360dialog starts at about $54.74 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: YCloud.
Wati scores higher without starting lower. Whapi.Cloud starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from 360dialog
Wati
WhatsApp Business API inbox with broadcasts, chatbots and ad flows
- Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Wati also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wati also covers shared inbox and marketing automation.
- Wati does not cover workflow automation, which 360dialog does.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
Gupshup
WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and voice messaging with AI agents
- Gupshup also covers marketing automation, AI agents and sMS marketing.
- Gupshup does not cover workflow automation, which 360dialog does.
Suits: Businesses that want WhatsApp, RCS and SMS on one account and wallet
Infobip
Omnichannel messaging platform with SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and AI agents
- Infobip also covers marketing automation and sMS marketing.
- Infobip does not cover workflow automation, which 360dialog does.
Suits: Larger companies and platforms sending messages across many countries
Sinch
Messaging, voice and email APIs plus campaign apps
- Sinch also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- Sinch does not cover workflow automation, which 360dialog does.
Suits: Developers adding SMS, voice or verification to their own product
YCloud
WhatsApp API platform with campaigns, inbox, AI agents and a free plan
- YCloud starts at $39 per month, shown as the yearly-billed monthly equivalent ($468 billed yearly).
- YCloud has a free plan, which 360dialog lacks.
- YCloud also covers shared inbox and marketing automation.
- YCloud does not cover workflow automation, which 360dialog does.
Suits: Small teams that want to try WhatsApp marketing on a free plan
Whapi.Cloud
WhatsApp API for developers, priced per linked number
- Whapi.Cloud starts at $29 per number / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
- Whapi.Cloud has a free plan, which 360dialog lacks.
Suits: Developers who want WhatsApp messaging without Meta's template approvals
Limits worth knowing in 360dialog
- Meta's per-message fees are charged on top of every plan and vary by country and conversation type; the pricing page links a calculator and does not list them.
- Prices are per number: a business with several WhatsApp numbers pays the monthly fee for each one.
- The pricing page has a currency switch; only euro prices could be read, so dollar figures may differ.
- The Regular plan is an API connection; a ready-made inbox and bulk sending come as add-ons included from Premium.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to 360dialog?
The alternatives to 360dialog in this directory are Wati, Gupshup, Infobip, Sinch, YCloud and Whapi.Cloud. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 360dialog.
Is there a free alternative to 360dialog?
Yes. YCloud and Whapi.Cloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which 360dialog alternatives work on Android?
The 360dialog listing does not include an Android app. Wati lists one.
Which 360dialog alternatives work on iOS?
The 360dialog listing does not include an iOS app. Wati lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.