WhautoChat automates conversations on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, and Live Chat, all from one powerful platform. Boost engagement with AI, automation, and seamless team collaboration without the hidden fees and limitations.
See how WhautoChat compares to Respond.io across key omnichannel automation features. Perfect for startups and SMBs looking to start small and scale without breaking the bank.
| Features | WhautoChat | Respond.io |
|---|---|---|
| Omnichannel Inbox | ✅ WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, Live Chat | ✅ WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram |
| AI/Chatbot | ✅ AI Chatbot + Lead Qualification + Rule-based automation | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| Workflows / Automations | ✅ Event-based & CRM triggers | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| Broadcast & Segmentation | ✅ With advanced segmentation & retargeting | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| WhatsApp Flow | ✅ Create custom Flows (Meta feature) | ✅ Create custom Flows |
| Unlimited Free Incoming Messages | ✅ Yes, no charge for incoming messages | ❌ Limited by plan |
| Unlimited Free Bot Sessions | ✅ Yes, no limit on bot interactions | ❌ Limited by plan |
| Unlimited Automations | ✅ Yes, available on all plans | ⚠️ Only in higher plans with limits |
| Unlimited Tags & Smart Segmentation | ✅ Yes, available to all plans | ❌ Limited based on plan tier |
| Drip Marketing | ✅ Yes, available on all plans | ⚠️ Only in higher plans with limits |
| CRM / Contact Management | ✅ Built-in CRM with tags, stages, notes, and pipeline | ✅ Requires external CRM integrations (HubSpot, etc.) |
| Multi Lingual | ✅ Yes, available on all plans | ✅ Yes, available on all plans |
| Analytics and Reports | ✅ Comprehensive conversation & campaign reports | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| Integrations / API | ✅ Zapier, REST API, Webhooks on all plans | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| Deployment Options | ✅ Cloud, Self-Hosted, White-Label SaaS | ✅ Cloud-based only |
| WhatsApp Template Message Charges | ✅ Pay directly to Meta (0% commission) | ❌ Extra charges added on top of Meta fees |
| Live Chat Widget | ✅ All-in-one branded chat widget | ❌ Not available |
| CSAT Score & Reports | ✅ Detailed analytics and customer satisfaction tracking | ❌ Basic conversation reports |
| Mask Phone Number | ✅ Available for all plans | ⚠️ Only available in higher-tier plans |
| Custom Attributes | ✅ Available for all plans | ✅ Available for all plans |
Start small with our $29 startup tier, then scale as you grow. Compare how WhautoChat's flexible pricing stacks up against Respond.io's rigid tiers.
Monthly subscription-based plans designed for businesses of all sizes. Start with essential features and upgrade as your needs evolve.
For businesses that need full control and complete data ownership.
For agencies wanting to resell under their own brand.
Discover the key advantages that make WhautoChat the preferred choice for omnichannel automation.
Pay Meta directly for WhatsApp messaging with zero markup fees. Unlike Respond.io's extra charges on template messages, WhautoChat keeps your costs predictable and low.
Manage your entire customer lifecycle within WhautoChat. No need to pay for and integrate external CRM tools like HubSpot.
Go beyond canned responses with intelligent AI chatbots that qualify leads, understand context, and provide personalized responses automatically on all plans.
Choose cloud hosting for convenience, self-hosting for complete control, or white-label for your agency. Respond.io offers only cloud-based solutions.
Integrate with your existing tools using Zapier, REST API, and webhooks from day one. No need to upgrade to access essential integrations.
No arbitrary limits on automations, bot sessions, or tags. Grow your business without hitting artificial barriers that Respond.io imposes.
Discover how WhautoChat solves the limitations that Respond.io users face daily.
Respond.io forces you to upgrade to expensive enterprise plans just to access basic necessities like AI chatbots, workflow automation, and analytics. WhautoChat believes these tools should be standard, not luxury add-ons, making them available to every user regardless of plan size.
Why pay Respond.io's markup on WhatsApp messages when you can connect directly to Meta? WhautoChat eliminates the middleman markup, letting you keep more budget for growth instead of inflated messaging fees.
Growing businesses hit Respond.io's walls quickly with restricted bot sessions and message limits that force costly upgrades. WhautoChat removes these growth barriers, allowing you to expand naturally without arbitrary caps forcing your hand.
Need Zapier, webhooks, or API access? With Respond.io, you'll wait until you reach their premium tiers. WhautoChat opens these integration possibilities immediately, so your tech stack works together from the start.
Respond.io pushes you toward third-party CRM subscriptions like HubSpot, adding complexity and costs. WhautoChat's native CRM handles contact management, deal tracking, and customer journeys without external dependencies.
Locked into Respond.io's cloud infrastructure? WhautoChat offers flexibility with cloud, self-hosted, and white-label options, perfect for agencies, enterprises with data governance requirements, or businesses wanting infrastructure control.
Get answers to common questions about switching from Respond.io to WhautoChat.
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