Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Chatfuel alternatives
Chatfuel compared with 5 alternatives: Manychat, Landbot, Wati, respond.io and SleekFlow.
Chatfuel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatfuelThis tool | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Manychat | Free plan · from $169/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Landbot | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wati | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| respond.io | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SleekFlow | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Chatfuel starts at $18 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Manychat 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 Chatfuel
- Free plan · from $169/yr
Manychat
Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger DM automation for creators and shops
- Manychat starts at $169 per year as an App Store purchase ($17 billed monthly). Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Manychat has a free plan. Chatfuel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manychat lists iOS and Android apps.
- Chatfuel also covers AI support agent.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
- Free plan · from $36/mo
Landbot
No-code chatbot and AI agent builder for websites and WhatsApp
- Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly). Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan. Chatfuel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Landbot also covers no-code.
- Chatfuel also covers marketing automation.
Suits: Marketing teams turning website forms into chat-style lead capture
- Free trial · from $59/mo
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). Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Wati lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wati also covers shared inbox.
- Chatfuel also covers live chat and AI support agent.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
- Free trial · from $79/mo
respond.io
Team inbox for WhatsApp, social chats, email and calls with AI agents
- respond.io starts at $79 per month for up to 5 users, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only respond.io lists iOS and Android apps.
- respond.io also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Chatfuel also covers marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
Suits: Consumer businesses that sell and support customers over WhatsApp
- Free trial · from $49/mo
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). Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only SleekFlow lists iOS and Android apps.
- SleekFlow also covers shared inbox.
- Chatfuel also covers live chat and chatbots.
Suits: Retail and service businesses in Asia and Latin America that sell over WhatsApp
Limits worth knowing in Chatfuel
- Meta's WhatsApp charges, including service replies since 1 October 2026, come out of the wallet at Meta's rates by country; no US figure is given.
- Plan credits do not roll over, and messages stop when the wallet reaches zero unless auto top-up is on; heavy AI use can pause the bot until the limit resets.
- Refunds are given only if you cancel within 3 days on monthly billing or 30 days on annual billing.
- The pricing page names Zapier among integrations, but the help center says Zapier is not supported; other tools connect through the JSON API.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chatfuel?
The alternatives to Chatfuel in this directory are Manychat, Landbot, Wati, respond.io and SleekFlow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chatfuel.
Is there a free alternative to Chatfuel?
Yes. Manychat and Landbot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Chatfuel alternatives work on Android?
The Chatfuel listing does not include an Android app. Manychat, Wati, respond.io and SleekFlow list one.
Which Chatfuel alternatives work on iOS?
The Chatfuel listing does not include an iOS app. Manychat, Wati, respond.io and SleekFlow list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.