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Wati alternatives
Wati compared with 8 alternatives: AiSensy, Interakt, Gallabox, SleekFlow, respond.io and 3 more.
Wati is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly). 3 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WatiThis tool | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| AiSensy | Free plan · from $40.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Interakt | Free trial · from ₹999/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gallabox | Free trial · from $112/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SleekFlow | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| respond.io | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Chatfuel | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Landbot | Free plan · from $36/mo | Yes | Web |
| Manychat | Free plan · from $169/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Wati starts at $59 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
AiSensy, Interakt, SleekFlow, Chatfuel, Landbot and Manychat start 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 Wati
- Free plan · from $40.50/mo
AiSensy
WhatsApp API for broadcasts, retargeting and click-to-WhatsApp ads
- AiSensy starts at $40.50 per month, billed annually ($45 billed monthly). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- AiSensy has a free plan. Wati does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Businesses in India marketing to customers on WhatsApp
- Free trial · from ₹999/mo
Interakt
WhatsApp and Instagram marketing, inbox and chatbots for Indian brands
- Interakt starts at ₹999 per month (Instagram only; plus taxes). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
Suits: Indian Shopify and WooCommerce stores selling over WhatsApp
- Free trial · from $112/mo
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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Gallabox also covers AI support agent.
Suits: Sales teams following up leads from WhatsApp and Instagram ads
- 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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- SleekFlow also covers AI support agent.
- Wati also covers chatbots.
Suits: Retail and service businesses in Asia and Latin America that sell 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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- respond.io also covers workflow automation, live chat and AI support agent.
- Wati also covers marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
Suits: Consumer businesses that sell and support customers over WhatsApp
- 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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Only Wati lists iOS and Android apps.
- Chatfuel also covers live chat and AI support agent.
- Wati also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Small businesses answering Instagram and WhatsApp messages around the clock
- 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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Landbot has a free plan. Wati does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wati lists iOS and Android apps.
- Landbot also covers no-code, live chat and AI support agent.
- Wati also covers shared inbox and marketing automation.
Suits: Marketing teams turning website forms into chat-style lead capture
- 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). Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- Manychat has a free plan. Wati does not, though it has a free trial.
- Manychat also covers live chat.
- Wati also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
Limits worth knowing in Wati
- WhatsApp messages are charged per message on top of the plan, by recipient country and template type; Wati's US rates are in its rate card and account wallet.
- Extra users cost $39 a month on Pro and $89 on Business; Growth is capped at 3 users.
- Extra automation triggers cost $40 per 1,000 and extra AI Co-pilot credits $30 per 1,000; past the trigger allowance, replies must be sent by hand.
- The pricing FAQ says payments for a subscription or credits are not refunded after you cancel.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wati?
The alternatives to Wati in this directory are AiSensy, Interakt, Gallabox, SleekFlow, respond.io, Chatfuel, Landbot and Manychat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wati.
Is there a free alternative to Wati?
Yes. AiSensy, Landbot and Manychat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.