Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Zoko alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zoko alternative for most people is Wati (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is AiSensy (2.4 GPA).
Zoko compared with 5 alternatives: Wati, Interakt, AiSensy, Gallabox and Manychat.
Zoko is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 per month, plus WhatsApp fees paid to Meta. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZokoThis tool | Free trial · from $49.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Wati | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Interakt | Free trial · from ₹999/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| AiSensy | Free plan · from $40.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gallabox | Free trial · from $112/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Manychat | Free plan · from $169/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Zoko starts at $49.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Interakt, AiSensy and Manychat.
Wati and Gallabox score higher without starting lower.
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 Zoko
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 also covers marketing automation.
- Wati does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and online store, which Zoko does.
Suits: Online shops that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp
Interakt
WhatsApp and Instagram marketing, inbox and chatbots for Indian brands
- Interakt starts at ₹999 per month (Instagram only; plus taxes).
- Interakt also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Interakt also covers marketing automation.
- Interakt does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and online store, which Zoko does.
Suits: Indian Shopify and WooCommerce stores selling over WhatsApp
AiSensy
WhatsApp API for broadcasts, retargeting and click-to-WhatsApp ads
- AiSensy starts at $40.50 per month, billed annually ($45 billed monthly).
- AiSensy has a free plan, which Zoko lacks.
- AiSensy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- AiSensy also covers marketing automation.
- AiSensy does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and online store, which Zoko does.
Suits: Businesses in India marketing to customers on WhatsApp
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gallabox also covers marketing automation and AI support agent.
- Gallabox does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and online store, which Zoko does.
Suits: Sales teams following up leads from WhatsApp and Instagram ads
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 Zoko lacks.
- Manychat also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Manychat also covers marketing automation and live chat.
- Manychat does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and online store, which Zoko does.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
Limits worth knowing in Zoko
- WhatsApp message fees are paid directly to Meta at its rate card and are not in the Zoko plan prices.
- Instagram adds $9.99 a month, while Facebook Messenger has no platform fee.
- Custom flows cost $5.99 a month each, and AI agents cost $24.99 a month plus per-resolution fees, with the first 100 resolutions free.
- Zoko is built around Shopify, and the pages read show a web dashboard only, with no separate apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoko?
The alternatives to Zoko in this directory are Wati, Interakt, AiSensy, Gallabox and Manychat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoko.
Is there a free alternative to Zoko?
Yes. AiSensy and Manychat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zoko alternatives work on Android?
The Zoko listing does not include an Android app. Wati, Interakt, AiSensy, Gallabox and Manychat list one.
Which Zoko alternatives work on iOS?
The Zoko listing does not include an iOS app. Wati, Interakt, AiSensy, Gallabox and Manychat list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.