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LimeChat alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll WhatsApp business platforms

Top picks

  • Interakt logo

    Best overall

    Interakt

    Starting price: $55/month (Growth)

  • Ai

    Best free option

    AiSensy

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave LimeChat: no public pricing or self-serve signup, and focused on D2C ecommerce, less useful for other industries. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LimeChat, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Interakt currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Interakt logoInteraktPaid$55/month (Growth)NoWeb, Android7 of 768.8
2AiAiSensyFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Android, iOS8 of 864.8
3WATI logoWATIPaid₹2,699 a month, billed quarterly (Growth)NoWeb, Android, iOS6 of 661.8
4SleekFlow logoSleekFlowPaidUS$49/month (Essential)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 759.4
5Gorgias logoGorgiasPaid$10/month (Starter helpdesk, 50 tickets)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 650.0
6respond.io logorespond.ioPaid$79/month billed yearly ($948/yr, Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 549.0
  1. Interakt logo

    1. InteraktTop pick

    Best for: Shopify and D2C brands that sell and send order updates over WhatsApp

    PaidWeb, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Low-cost WhatsApp commerce tool with public pricing for smaller Indian shops.

    Pros

    • Strong Shopify tools such as abandoned-checkout and COD-to-prepaid flows
    • Shared WhatsApp inbox with unlimited agents on paid plans
    • 14-day free trial without a credit card
    • Backed by Jio Haptik

    Cons

    • WhatsApp AI agents cost extra on top of the plan
    • Meta per-message fees are charged separately
    • Focus is narrow outside India and a few other markets
    Visit Interakt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Interakt a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $55/month (Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Jio Haptik
    Checked Nov 8, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Shopify
    WhatsApp sales channel app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Meta partner
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    ₹2,799 a month plus taxes
    Checked Nov 6, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    ₹3,799 a month plus taxes
    Checked Nov 6, 2026interakt.shop(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ai

    2. AiSensy

    Best for: Indian SMBs that mainly want WhatsApp broadcast campaigns on a tight budget

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Affordable self-serve WhatsApp marketing with broadcasts and chatbot flows.

    Pros

    • Free forever plan to get started
    • No fee to obtain the WhatsApp Business API
    • Unlimited contact imports
    • Android and iOS apps for agents

    Cons

    • Chatbot builder and AI agents are paid add-ons
    • WhatsApp message credits are recharged separately
    • Pricing and support are oriented to Indian businesses
    Visit AiSensy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AiSensy a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Free Forever)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API setup fee
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contacts
    Unlimited imports
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    210,000+ businesses in 68+ countries
    Checked Nov 2, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Chatbot Builder add-on
    ₹2,500 a month for 5 WhatsApp chatbots
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI Agent add-on
    ₹1,350 a month, includes 1,000 AI messages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Marketing message fee
    ₹1.09 per message (India)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free service messages
    1,000 a month, then ₹0.145 each (India)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aisensy.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WATI logo

    3. WATI

    Best for: Support and sales teams that need a shared WhatsApp inbox plus broadcasts and chatbots

    PaidWeb, Android, iOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Self-serve WhatsApp platform with Shopify integration and published plans.

    Pros

    • Shared inbox for several agents on one WhatsApp number
    • No-code chatbot builder and broadcast campaigns
    • Shopify, HubSpot and Salesforce integrations on higher plans
    • No setup fee for the WhatsApp API

    Cons

    • Meta message charges come on top of the subscription
    • Entry plan limits users, webhooks and integrations
    • Free trial is only seven days
    Visit WATI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WATI a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    ₹2,699 a month, billed quarterly (Growth)
    Checked Nov 6, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup fee
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
    Checked Nov 1, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    ₹5,799 a month, billed quarterly
    Checked Nov 6, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    ₹16,799 a month, billed quarterly
    Checked Nov 6, 2026wati.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. SleekFlow logo

    4. SleekFlow

    Best for: Retail and service businesses selling and supporting customers over WhatsApp and Instagram.

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Omnichannel inbox with in-chat payments, priced openly by tier.

    Pros

    • Combines team inbox, broadcasts, flows and AI agents in one product
    • In-chat catalogs and Stripe payment links for selling over chat
    • Integrations with Shopify, HubSpot, Zoho and Zapier

    Cons

    • Contact-based pricing plus seat and number add-ons adds up quickly
    • HubSpot and Zoho integrations need the higher Premium plan
    • No free plan, only a 7-day trial
    Visit SleekFlow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SleekFlow a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    US$49/month (Essential)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7-day Pro plan trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Shopify, Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, HubSpot, Zoho
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    7,000+ businesses
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp number hosting
    US$15/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    US$109/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    US$279/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleekflow.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Gorgias logo

    5. Gorgias

    Best for: Shopify and other ecommerce brands that want support tied to order data

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Ecommerce help desk with AI agent, better if support matters more than WhatsApp marketing.

    Pros

    • Edit orders, refund and discount from inside a ticket
    • Unlimited users, priced by ticket volume
    • Strong handling of social comments and DMs

    Cons

    • Built for ecommerce; awkward for other businesses
    • Costs scale with ticket volume and AI usage
    • Entry plan includes very few tickets
    Visit Gorgias Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gorgias a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starter plan
    $40/month, 50 tickets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan
    $60/month, or $50/month billed annually (300 tickets)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2015, Paris
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10/month (Starter helpdesk, 50 tickets)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $360/month, or $300/month billed annually (2,000 tickets)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $900/month, or $750/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gorgias.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. respond.io logo

    6. respond.io

    Best for: Sales and support teams selling mainly through WhatsApp and other messaging apps

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from LimeChat

    Omnichannel automation platform for brands selling outside India too.

    Pros

    • Very wide channel coverage, including Telegram, LINE and WeChat
    • Billed on monthly active contacts, not stored contacts
    • Workflow automation and routing built for agent teams
    • 7-day trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • Starter plan is pricier than creator-focused tools
    • Broadcasts are excluded from the free trial
    • More setup than simple Instagram auto-reply tools
    Visit respond.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is respond.io a good LimeChat alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026respond.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $79/month billed yearly ($948/yr, Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026respond.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Monthly active contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026respond.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $159/month billed yearly ($1,908/yr)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026respond.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $279/month billed yearly ($3,348/yr)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026respond.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best LimeChat alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Interakt logo

Best LimeChat alternative for most people

Interakt

Low-cost WhatsApp commerce tool with public pricing for smaller Indian shops.

Ai

Best LimeChat alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AiSensy

Affordable self-serve WhatsApp marketing with broadcasts and chatbot flows.

WATI logo

Best LimeChat alternative for iPhone and Android

WATI

Self-serve WhatsApp platform with Shopify integration and published plans.

SleekFlow logo

Best LimeChat alternative for working in the browser

SleekFlow

Omnichannel inbox with in-chat payments, priced openly by tier.

LimeChat alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to LimeChat?

Interakt ranks first right now. Low-cost WhatsApp commerce tool with public pricing for smaller Indian shops. AiSensy and WATI follow it in our ranking.

LimeChat vs Interakt: what's the difference?

Both LimeChat and Interakt are paid products. Only Interakt runs on Android.

Is LimeChat free?

LimeChat is a paid product.

How much do LimeChat alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked LimeChat alternatives: Interakt, $55/month (Growth); WATI, ₹2,699 a month, billed quarterly (Growth); SleekFlow, US$49/month (Essential); Gorgias, $10/month (Starter helpdesk, 50 tickets); respond.io, $79/month billed yearly ($948/yr, Starter). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to LimeChat?

Yes. AiSensy (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to LimeChat?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from LimeChat?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing or self-serve signup; focused on D2C ecommerce, less useful for other industries; onboarding takes weeks rather than minutes.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LimeChat, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.