# WhautoChat > WhautoChat is an omnichannel conversation automation platform that unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Live Chat into a single AI-powered inbox. It offers a managed Cloud SaaS, a Self-Hosted Business edition (one-time lifetime license), and a Whitelabel SaaS Reseller edition, with built-in CRM, AI chatbots, no-code automation, broadcast campaigns, and 0% markup on WhatsApp messaging fees. WhautoChat is built for SMBs, agencies, and enterprises that want to consolidate customer messaging across channels without per-contact fees, markup on Meta's WhatsApp Business API rates, or vendor lock-in. The Self-Hosted editions deliver complete data ownership and unlimited usage under a one-time license; the Cloud editions provide a fully managed subscription. All plans include AI bots, omnichannel inbox, unlimited workflows, broadcasts, role-based permissions, API access, and integrations. WhautoChat is a byproduct of [Whautomate](https://www.whautomate.com/) — the communication module of Whautomate extracted into a standalone, self-hostable, whitelabel-resellable product. Founded by Babu MunavarBasha, headquartered in Singapore with a small engineering team in Chennai, India, and serving customers across 15+ countries. Whautomate launched in 2023; WhautoChat launched in 2025. Sister product: [WhautoMail](https://www.whautomail.com/) — an email marketing platform for SaaS. ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://whauto.chat/): WhautoChat overview — features, pricing tiers (Cloud + Self-Hosted), FAQ, and integrations. - [Self-Hosted Business License](https://whauto.chat/self-hosted-chat-business): One-time US$299 lifetime license to run WhautoChat on your own infrastructure with unlimited agents, contacts, and messages. - [Self-Hosted Whitelabel SaaS Reseller](https://whauto.chat/self-hosted-chat-saas-reseller): One-time US$1,999 (or US$299 x 12) lifetime whitelabel license for agencies to resell omnichannel chat automation under their own brand with zero revenue share. ## Calculators - [WhatsApp API Pricing Calculator](https://whauto.chat/whatsapp-pricing-calculator): Free 2026 calculator that estimates WhatsApp Business API conversation costs by country, currency, and category using official Meta rates. - [Whitelabel SaaS ROI Calculator](https://whauto.chat/whitelabel-saas-roi-calculator): Projects monthly recurring revenue, break-even, and multi-year profit when reselling WhautoChat on the US$1,999 whitelabel license. - [Self-Hosted vs SaaS Savings Calculator](https://whauto.chat/self-hosted-vs-saas-calculator): Compares lifetime cost of the Self-Hosted Business License against ongoing SaaS subscriptions and surfaces the break-even point. - [AI Chatbot ROI Calculator](https://whauto.chat/tools/ai-chatbot-roi-calculator): Estimates agent cost savings and recovered revenue from deploying an AI chatbot. Inputs cover conversation volume, response time, coverage hours, deal value, and deflection rate; outputs include annual ROI multiplier, monthly net benefit, and payback period. ## Free Tools & Playbooks - [Free Tools Hub](https://whauto.chat/tools/): Index of every free calculator and playbook published by WhautoChat for WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram operators. - [Meta Tech Provider Playbook](https://whauto.chat/tools/meta-tech-provider-playbook): 7-step playbook to become an approved Meta Tech Provider for WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. Includes three Meta-approved App Review demo videos, 11 permission description templates, and reviewer instructions per channel. - [Meta Tech Partner Eligibility Checker](https://whauto.chat/tools/meta-tech-partner-eligibility): Live, no-submit eligibility check for the Meta Tech Partner upgrade under the 2026 criteria, including the WhatsApp Calling API path. Outputs a 5-step upgrade plan with direct Meta links. ## Competitor Comparisons - [WhautoChat vs WATI](https://whauto.chat/comparison/wati-alternative): WhautoChat positioned as a WATI alternative with 0% messaging markup, built-in CRM, AI automation on every plan, and unlimited bots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, and Live Chat. - [WhautoChat vs DoubleTick](https://whauto.chat/comparison/doubletick-alternative): True omnichannel automation alternative to DoubleTick with 0% markup fees and built-in CRM. - [WhautoChat vs Gallabox](https://whauto.chat/comparison/gallabox-alternative): Gallabox alternative with 0% markup, omnichannel coverage, and savings up to 30% on messaging costs. - [WhautoChat vs ManyChat](https://whauto.chat/comparison/manychat-alternative): ManyChat alternative with built-in CRM and true omnichannel WhatsApp/Telegram/Live Chat — no per-contact fees, no markup. - [WhautoChat vs QuickReply.ai](https://whauto.chat/comparison/quickreply-ai-alternative): QuickReply.ai alternative with 0% markup, free incoming messages, built-in CRM and analytics on every plan. - [WhautoChat vs Respond.io](https://whauto.chat/comparison/respond-io-alternative): Respond.io alternative with AI automation on all plans, 0% markup, and built-in CRM. - [WhautoChat vs SleekFlow](https://whauto.chat/comparison/sleekflow-alternative): SleekFlow alternative with no markup fees, no message limits, and built-in CRM across all channels. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://whauto.chat/privacy): How WhautoChat handles data across WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and Messenger — GDPR-compliant. - [Terms & Conditions](https://whauto.chat/terms): Terms of service for the WhautoChat omnichannel automation platform. ## Related Products - [Whautomate](https://www.whautomate.com/): Parent product — all-in-one business automation suite (launched 2023). WhautoChat is the communication module of Whautomate, extracted as a standalone product. - [WhautoMail](https://www.whautomail.com/): Sister product — email marketing platform built for SaaS businesses. ## Optional - [Full LLM Content](https://whauto.chat/llms-full.txt): Single-document, full-text version of WhautoChat marketing content for AI ingestion. - [Help & Documentation](https://help.whauto.chat/): Product documentation including the self-hosted setup guide. - [Cloud Login](https://cloud.whauto.chat/auth/login) and [Sign Up](https://cloud.whauto.chat/auth/register): Access the managed Cloud SaaS.