WATI alternatives: 14 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Best overall
Interakt
Starting price: $55/month (Growth)
Ai
Best free option
AiSensy
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave WATI: meta message charges come on top of the subscription, and entry plan limits users, webhooks and integrations. We ranked 14 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WATI, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Interakt currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Interakt	Paid	$55/month (Growth)	No	Web, Android	7 of 7	68.8
2	AiAiSensy	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	8 of 8	64.8
3	respond.io	Paid	$79/month billed yearly ($948/yr, Starter)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	52.6
4	Gupshup	Paid	—	No	Web	6 of 6	52.6
5	Trengo	Paid	€299/month billed annually; €349 month-to-month (Boost)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	51.2
6	MSG91	Free plan + paid	₹1,500 a month (Hello Basic, plus 18% GST)	No	Web	7 of 7	51.2
7	Twilio	Paid	From $0.0083 per message	No	Web	7 of 7	50.0
8	WhatsApp Business	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	42.3
9	SleekFlow	Paid	US$49/month (Essential)	No	Web, iOS, Android	7 of 7	42.3
10	Callbell	Paid	€14 per agent/month	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
11	DoubleTick	Paid	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	42.3
12	Zoko	Paid	$49.99/month	No	Web	5 of 5	42.3
13	360dialog	Paid	€49 per number/month + Meta fees	No	Web	5 of 5	42.3
14	Gallabox	Paid	$112/month (Basic, billed annually)	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	42.3

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 WATI
Lower-priced WhatsApp inbox and campaigns with deep Shopify tools, backed by Jio Haptik.
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 WATI 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)
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 WATI
Has a free plan and charges no API setup fee, popular with Indian SMBs running WhatsApp broadcasts.
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 WATI 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. respond.io
Best for: Sales and support teams selling mainly through WhatsApp and other messaging apps
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Omnichannel inbox that puts WhatsApp next to Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and email, for teams outgrowing a WhatsApp-only tool.
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 ×0.346
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 WATI 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)
4. Gupshup
Best for: Large brands sending high WhatsApp, RCS and SMS volumes in India and emerging markets
PaidWeb
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Enterprise messaging provider covering WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and voice for larger volumes.
Pros
Covers WhatsApp, RCS, SMS, Instagram and voice
Handles very high message volumes for enterprises
AI agents and bot builder on the same platform
Strong presence in India, Indonesia and Latin America
Cons
No public price list; pricing is quoted by sales
Heavier to set up than self-serve WhatsApp tools
Less focus on US voice and SMS than Twilio-style APIs
Visit Gupshup Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
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 Gupshup a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Channels
WhatsApp, RCS, SMS, voice
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
50,000+ in 130+ countries
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
Message volume
120 billion+ a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
Team size
About 900 people, 12 offices
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
Platform fee
₹0 a month on pay as you go, plus 18% GST
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
AI messages
1,000 free a month, then ₹1.00 each
Checked Nov 8, 2026gupshup.io(opens source in a new tab)
5. Trengo
Best for: European SMBs handling lots of customer contact through WhatsApp and social messaging
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Shared team inbox with the WhatsApp Business API built in, a better fit if WATI is mostly used for customer support conversations.
Pros
Strong WhatsApp Business support
Many channels in one shared inbox
Team-based pricing instead of per-agent fees
Cons
High entry price for very small teams
Conversation caps on each plan
Lighter reporting than larger help desks
Visit Trengo Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
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 Trengo a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
€299/month billed annually; €349 month-to-month (Boost)
Checked Nov 5, 2026trengo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2017, Utrecht
Checked Nov 8, 2026trengo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
1,500+
Checked Nov 8, 2026trengo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
€499/month billed annually; €599 month-to-month
Checked Nov 5, 2026trengo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra users
€30/user/month on Boost, €50 on Pro (monthly)
Checked Nov 5, 2026trengo.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. MSG91
Best for: Indian startups that need SMS, OTP and WhatsApp APIs from one low-cost vendor
Free plan + paidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Pairs a WhatsApp API with SMS, OTP and email, plus its own Hello inbox with a free tier.
Pros
One account for SMS, OTP, WhatsApp, email, RCS and voice
Handles Indian SMS rules such as DLT registration
Free plan for its Hello support inbox
SMS reach to 210+ countries
Cons
Strongest in India; fewer local numbers elsewhere than Twilio
Pricing differs per channel and region, which takes work to compare
Free Hello plan is capped at 50 tickets a month
Visit MSG91 Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
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 MSG91 a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Channels
WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, email, voice
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
SMS reach
210+ countries
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, 2 inboxes and 50 tickets
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
30,000+ businesses
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
₹1,500 a month (Hello Basic, plus 18% GST)
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
₹3,000 a month (Hello Premium, plus 18% GST)
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
SMS price (India)
From ₹0.25 per SMS, down to ₹0.16 at volume
Checked Nov 8, 2026msg91.com(opens source in a new tab)
7. Twilio
Best for: Developers adding SMS, calls, WhatsApp or 2FA codes to an app who want the widest set of features
PaidWeb
50.0
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Direct WhatsApp Business API access through developer APIs, for teams that want to build their own flows instead of a no-code dashboard.
Pros
Covers SMS, voice, WhatsApp, RCS, verification and email in one account
Pay as you go with no contract
Free trial with no credit card
Mature docs and SDKs for most languages
Cons
Per-message rates are higher than some carrier-owned rivals
Carrier fees and US 10DLC registration add cost and setup work
The product range is large and can be hard to navigate
Visit Twilio 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 Twilio a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Pricing
Pay as you go
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, no credit card required
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
SMS price
From $0.0083 per message
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
WhatsApp
From $0.005 per message
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
WhatsApp price
From $0.005 per message
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Voice price
From $0.014/min to make a call, $0.0085/min to receive
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Email price
From $0.0013 per email
Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
8. WhatsApp Business
Best for: Small businesses where an owner or small team chats with customers directly on WhatsApp
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
The free WhatsApp Business app is enough for a small team that doesn't need API automation.
Pros
Free, and customers already have WhatsApp
Catalog, cart and auto-replies built in
Click-to-WhatsApp ads connect to Facebook and Instagram
Cons
Not a real team inbox; multi-agent use needs Meta Verified and caps at 10 devices
No full chatbot or CRM features without moving to the API platform
Some broadcast features are limited to select countries
Visit WhatsApp Business Compare with WATI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 WhatsApp Business a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Auto-replies
Greeting and away messages
Checked Nov 8, 2026business.whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Product catalog
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026business.whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Multiple agents
Up to 10 devices (Meta Verified)
Checked Nov 8, 2026business.whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Chat labels
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026business.whatsapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
9. SleekFlow
Best for: Retail and service businesses selling and supporting customers over WhatsApp and Instagram.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Omnichannel inbox with broadcasts, AI agents and in-chat payment links.
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 ×0.312
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 WATI 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)
10. Callbell
Best for: Small sales and support teams wanting a low-cost shared inbox for WhatsApp and social DMs.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Low per-agent pricing for a shared WhatsApp and social inbox.
Pros
Low per-agent price for the core shared inbox
Covers WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and TikTok
Android and iOS apps for answering on the go
Cons
Each extra channel account costs another monthly fee
Advanced bot builder is a paid add-on
Analytics and API need the Plus plan
Visit Callbell Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Callbell a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
€14 per agent/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026callbell.eu(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days, no credit card
Checked Nov 8, 2026callbell.eu(opens source in a new tab)
Channels
WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, TikTok, web chat
Checked Nov 8, 2026callbell.eu(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
Android and iOS
Checked Nov 8, 2026callbell.eu(opens source in a new tab)
Bot builder add-on
€59/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026callbell.eu(opens source in a new tab)
11. DoubleTick
Best for: Indian sales and support teams handling many WhatsApp chats and numbers from one inbox
PaidWeb, Android, iOS
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Mobile apps for agents and many WhatsApp numbers in one shared inbox.
Pros
Native Android and iOS apps for agents on the move
Manages several WhatsApp numbers in one inbox
Bot builder and AI agents included in plans
Pays by UPI, net banking or card
Cons
No free trial; you have to book a demo
Prices aren't shown as plain text on the pricing page
Meta's conversation charges come on top of the plan
Visit DoubleTick Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 DoubleTick a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
No (demo only)
Checked Nov 8, 2026doubletick.io(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
Android and iOS
Checked Nov 8, 2026doubletick.io(opens source in a new tab)
Payment methods
Cards, UPI, net banking
Checked Nov 8, 2026doubletick.io(opens source in a new tab)
Green tick help
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026doubletick.io(opens source in a new tab)
Support
24x7 chat on all plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026doubletick.io(opens source in a new tab)
12. Zoko
Best for: Shopify brands that sell and support customers over WhatsApp
PaidWeb
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Shopify-native WhatsApp tool with every feature on every plan.
Pros
Every feature on every plan; tiers differ only by volume
Meta fees paid directly, with no markup on higher tiers
Ready-made Shopify flows for carts, COD and reviews
7-day trial and no contracts
Cons
Tied to Shopify; not a fit for other store platforms
AI agents and custom flows are paid add-ons
Starter plan adds a per-conversation markup
Visit Zoko Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Zoko a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
$49.99/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoko.io(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoko.io(opens source in a new tab)
WhatsApp fees
Paid directly to Meta
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoko.io(opens source in a new tab)
WhatsApp calling
No Zoko charge
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoko.io(opens source in a new tab)
Shopify rating
4.9 from 450 merchants
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoko.io(opens source in a new tab)
13. 360dialog
Best for: Developers and SaaS platforms that want raw WhatsApp API access with Meta fees passed through at cost
PaidWeb
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
Direct WhatsApp API access with Meta fees passed through without a markup.
Pros
No markup on Meta's WhatsApp message fees
Full API and webhook access for custom builds
Partner programme for platforms reselling WhatsApp to clients
Number migration from another provider without downtime
Cons
Monthly fee per number, with no free plan
Base API plan has no built-in team inbox; tools come from partners or add-ons
Pricing shown in euros, with partner plans starting at a few hundred per month
Visit 360dialog Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 360dialog a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
€49 per number/month + Meta fees
Checked Nov 8, 2026360dialog.com(opens source in a new tab)
Meta fee markup
None
Checked Nov 8, 2026360dialog.com(opens source in a new tab)
Max throughput
Up to 1,000 messages per second
Checked Nov 8, 2026360dialog.com(opens source in a new tab)
Partner plan
From €250/month + €49 per channel
Checked Nov 8, 2026360dialog.com(opens source in a new tab)
Businesses served
100,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026360dialog.com(opens source in a new tab)
14. Gallabox
Best for: Small and mid-size businesses that sell and support customers mainly over WhatsApp
PaidWeb, Android, iOS
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from WATI
WhatsApp platform with AI sales agents, Instagram and web chat in one inbox.
Pros
WhatsApp, Instagram and web chat in one shared inbox
No-code chatbot builder plus AI agents for lead follow-up
Free trial with no credit card
SOC 2 Type II compliance
Cons
No free plan; billing is quarterly or yearly
Entry plan has a hard cap of 3 users
Meta conversation fees and extra AI credits cost more on top
Visit Gallabox Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Gallabox a good WATI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
$112/month (Basic, billed annually)
Checked Nov 8, 2026gallabox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, no credit card required
Checked Nov 8, 2026gallabox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026gallabox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Security
SOC 2 Type II
Checked Nov 8, 2026gallabox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users on entry plan
3 (hard cap)
Checked Nov 8, 2026gallabox.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best WATI alternative for…

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

Best WATI alternative for most people

Interakt

Lower-priced WhatsApp inbox and campaigns with deep Shopify tools, backed by Jio Haptik.

Best WATI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AiSensy

Has a free plan and charges no API setup fee, popular with Indian SMBs running WhatsApp broadcasts.

Best WATI alternative for iPhone and Android

respond.io

Omnichannel inbox that puts WhatsApp next to Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and email, for teams outgrowing a WhatsApp-only tool.

Best WATI alternative for working in the browser

Gupshup

Enterprise messaging provider covering WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and voice for larger volumes.

WATI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WATI?

Interakt ranks first right now. Lower-priced WhatsApp inbox and campaigns with deep Shopify tools, backed by Jio Haptik. AiSensy and respond.io follow it in our ranking.

WATI vs Interakt: what's the difference?

Both WATI and Interakt are paid products. Verified prices: WATI ₹2,699 a month, billed quarterly (Growth), Interakt $55/month (Growth). Only WATI runs on iOS.

Is WATI free?

WATI is a paid product. Free trial: 7 days; Starting price: ₹2,699 a month, billed quarterly (Growth); Pro plan: ₹5,799 a month, billed quarterly; Business plan: ₹16,799 a month, billed quarterly. Checked on WATI's own site, November 2026.

How much do WATI alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked WATI alternatives: Interakt, $55/month (Growth); respond.io, $79/month billed yearly ($948/yr, Starter); Trengo, €299/month billed annually; €349 month-to-month (Boost); MSG91, ₹1,500 a month (Hello Basic, plus 18% GST); Twilio, From $0.0083 per message. 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 WATI?

Yes. AiSensy (free plan + paid), MSG91 (free plan + paid) and WhatsApp Business (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to WATI?

None of the 14 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from WATI?

The complaints we hear most: meta message charges come on top of the subscription; entry plan limits users, webhooks and integrations; free trial is only seven days.

How is this list ranked?

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

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. InteraktTop pick

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2. AiSensy

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3. respond.io

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7. Twilio

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8. WhatsApp Business

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9. SleekFlow

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10. Callbell

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11. DoubleTick

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12. Zoko

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