Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Bik alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bik alternative for most people is Wati (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.
Bik compared with 5 alternatives: Wati, Interakt, SleekFlow, Recart and Emotive.
Bik is a paid product, starting at $350 per month for up to 10,000 contacts. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Bik starts at $350 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Wati, Interakt and SleekFlow.
Recart 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 Bik
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 does not cover help desk, which Bik does.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
Interakt
WhatsApp and Instagram marketing, inbox and chatbots for Indian brands
- Interakt starts at ₹999 per month (Instagram only; plus taxes).
- Interakt also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Interakt does not cover help desk, which Bik does.
Suits: Indian Shopify and WooCommerce stores selling over WhatsApp
SleekFlow
Shared inbox and AI agents for WhatsApp, social chats, SMS and email
- SleekFlow starts at $49 per month for up to 3 seats, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- SleekFlow also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SleekFlow also covers AI support agent.
- SleekFlow does not cover help desk and chatbots, which Bik does.
Suits: Retail and service businesses in Asia and Latin America that sell over WhatsApp
Recart
SMS marketing and popup list growth for Shopify stores
- Recart starts at $200 per month for List Growth, quarterly commitment.
- Recart also covers sMS marketing, online store and popups.
- Recart does not cover shared inbox, help desk, whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Bik does.
Suits: Shopify stores that want help growing their SMS list
Emotive
SMS marketing and ad attribution for ecommerce brands
- Emotive also covers sMS marketing, ad creative and online store.
- Emotive does not cover shared inbox, help desk, whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Bik does.
Suits: Ecommerce brands that want hands-on help running SMS
Limits worth knowing in Bik
- There is no free plan or free trial on the pricing page; the entry plan is $350 a month.
- Both listed plans stop at 10,000 contacts; larger lists need the Custom plan, which has no published price.
- Role-based access control is not on Growth, which also has 1 workspace and 20 automations.
- WhatsApp message fees charged by Meta are not shown on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bik?
The alternatives to Bik in this directory are Wati, Interakt, SleekFlow, Recart and Emotive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bik.
Is there a free alternative to Bik?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Wati, Interakt, SleekFlow and Emotive offer a free trial.
Which Bik alternatives work on Android?
The Bik listing does not include an Android app. Wati, Interakt and SleekFlow list one.
Which Bik alternatives work on iOS?
The Bik listing does not include an iOS app. Wati, Interakt and SleekFlow list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.