Alternatives · SMS & Chat
ChatMaxima alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ChatMaxima alternative for most people is Wati (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is Manychat (2.4 GPA).
ChatMaxima compared with 5 alternatives: Wati, Manychat, Landbot, BotPenguin and Gallabox.
ChatMaxima is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month, billed monthly ($99 per year if billed yearly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatMaximaThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wati | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Manychat | Free plan · from $169/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Landbot | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| BotPenguin | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gallabox | Free trial · from $112/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ChatMaxima starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Wati and Gallabox score higher without starting 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 ChatMaxima
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 covers marketing automation.
- Wati does not cover live chat and sMS marketing, which ChatMaxima does.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
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).
- Manychat has a free plan, which ChatMaxima lacks.
- Manychat also covers marketing automation.
- Manychat does not cover shared inbox and sMS marketing, which ChatMaxima does.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
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).
- Landbot has a free plan, which ChatMaxima lacks.
- Landbot lists no iOS and Android apps, which ChatMaxima has.
- Landbot also covers no-code and AI support agent.
- Landbot does not cover shared inbox and sMS marketing, which ChatMaxima does.
Suits: Marketing teams turning website forms into chat-style lead capture
BotPenguin
No-code chatbot builder for WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and web
- BotPenguin starts at $29 per month for 3,000 bot messages.
- BotPenguin has a free plan, which ChatMaxima lacks.
- BotPenguin also covers no-code and AI support agent.
- BotPenguin does not cover sMS marketing, which ChatMaxima does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a free no-code bot to start with
Gallabox
WhatsApp, Instagram and web chat with AI agents for lead follow-up
- Gallabox starts at $112 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($150 billed quarterly).
- Gallabox also covers marketing automation and AI support agent.
- Gallabox does not cover live chat and sMS marketing, which ChatMaxima does.
Suits: Sales teams following up leads from WhatsApp and Instagram ads
Limits worth knowing in ChatMaxima
- Starter caps each channel at 1 account per workspace, 3 team members and 10,000 messages a month.
- Extra members cost $6 a month each, extra accounts $6, extra workspaces $19 and each additional 10,000 messages $10.
- The API is not on Starter. White-labeling is Ultra only, with a separate one-time setup cost quoted on request.
- The pricing page shows each plan against a higher crossed-out price; the lower price is what is charged.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ChatMaxima?
The alternatives to ChatMaxima in this directory are Wati, Manychat, Landbot, BotPenguin and Gallabox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ChatMaxima.
Is there a free alternative to ChatMaxima?
Yes. Manychat, Landbot and BotPenguin have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.