Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Engati alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Engati alternative for most people is Wati (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is BotPenguin (2.2 GPA).
Engati compared with 5 alternatives: Wati, Haptik, Verloop.io, BotPenguin and Gupshup.
Engati's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngatiThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Wati | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Haptik | Paid | No | Web |
| Verloop.io | Paid | No | Web |
| BotPenguin | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gupshup | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Engati
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 live chat, which Engati does.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
Haptik
Enterprise AI agents for customer service on chat, voice and WhatsApp
- Haptik also covers AI support agent and dashboards.
- Haptik does not cover marketing automation and live chat, which Engati does.
Suits: Large companies automating high-volume customer support
Verloop.io
Conversational AI platform for customer support on chat and voice
- Verloop.io also covers AI support agent.
- Verloop.io does not cover shared inbox and marketing automation, which Engati does.
Suits: Support teams that want a bot to take common questions before human agents
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 Engati lacks.
- BotPenguin also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BotPenguin also covers no-code and AI support agent.
- BotPenguin does not cover marketing automation, which Engati does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a free no-code bot to start with
Gupshup
WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and voice messaging with AI agents
- Gupshup also covers AI agents and sMS marketing.
- Gupshup does not cover shared inbox and live chat, which Engati does.
Suits: Businesses that want WhatsApp, RCS and SMS on one account and wallet
Limits worth knowing in Engati
- The pricing page publishes no plan prices apart from a 'starts at less than $1 per day' line; quotes are requested from sales.
- WhatsApp conversation charges are separate; its FAQ quotes India rates in rupees by conversation type.
- Some features are add-ons on every plan, including extra agent licenses, additional bots and messaging languages.
- Advanced capabilities such as eSenseGPT, voice and unlimited flows are limited to Enterprise plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Engati?
The alternatives to Engati in this directory are Wati, Haptik, Verloop.io, BotPenguin and Gupshup. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Engati.
Is there a free alternative to Engati?
Yes. BotPenguin has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Engati alternatives work on Android?
The Engati listing does not include an Android app. Wati and BotPenguin list one.
Which Engati alternatives work on iOS?
The Engati listing does not include an iOS app. Wati and BotPenguin list 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.