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Landbot alternatives
Landbot compared with 5 alternatives: Manychat, Chatfuel, Wati, Tidio and respond.io.
Landbot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LandbotThis tool | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Manychat | Free plan · from $169/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Chatfuel | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Wati | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tidio | Free plan · from $24.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| respond.io | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Landbot starts at $36 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Chatfuel.
Wati scores 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 Landbot
- 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). Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Only Manychat lists iOS and Android apps.
- Manychat also covers marketing automation.
- Landbot also covers no-code and AI support agent.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
- Free trial · from $18/mo
Chatfuel
AI chatbots for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook with a usage wallet
- Chatfuel starts at $18 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan. Chatfuel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Chatfuel also covers marketing automation.
- Landbot also covers no-code.
Suits: Small businesses answering Instagram and WhatsApp messages around the clock
- 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). Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan. Wati does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wati lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wati also covers shared inbox and marketing automation.
- Landbot also covers no-code, live chat and AI support agent.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
- Free plan · from $24.17/mo
Tidio
Live chat, ticketing and the Lyro AI agent priced by conversations
- Tidio starts at $24.17 per month for 100 conversations, billed annually ($29 monthly). Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Only Tidio lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Tidio also covers help desk.
- Landbot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
Suits: Small online stores, especially on Shopify or WordPress
- 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). Landbot starts at $36 per month for up to 500 chats, billed annually ($45 monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan. respond.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only respond.io lists iOS and Android apps.
- respond.io also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Landbot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
Suits: Consumer businesses that sell and support customers over WhatsApp
Limits worth knowing in Landbot
- WhatsApp needs Professional WA or Business. Meta's fee comes on top, plus a Landbot charge the page states as a flat 20% in one place and €0.05 per message in another.
- Chats past the plan's allowance cost $0.05 each and AI chats past it $0.10 each; the page alerts you at 80% and 90% of the allowance.
- Branding removal, webhooks, the API and CRM integrations such as HubSpot start at Professional.
- Extra seats are €25 a month in the comparison table, which gives no dollar figure; annual billing is a 12-month commitment.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Landbot?
The alternatives to Landbot in this directory are Manychat, Chatfuel, Wati, Tidio and respond.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Landbot.
Is there a free alternative to Landbot?
Yes. Manychat and Tidio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Landbot alternatives work on Windows?
The Landbot listing does not include a Windows app. Tidio lists one.
Which Landbot alternatives work on macOS?
The Landbot listing does not include a macOS app. Tidio lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.