Choose ManyChat when you need marketing chatbot automations across Instagram/Messenger/WhatsApp with a Free path — not when you need a support-first omnichannel inbox or a business phone.
Starting price
$14.00/user/month
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
14 days
Best for
Creators and ecommerce brands automating Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp DMs
SoftwareGlimpse review
7.2/10
Good
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$0.00
Free plan
Free forever — 25 Active Contacts per month. Suitable for testing simple automations (Active Contacts help 2026-05-06).
$14.00
per month (annual billing rate shown)
From ~$14/month billed annually (medium — manychat.com/pricing snippet). 250 Active Contacts/mo; overages ~$0.10/contact on Essential.
$39.00
per month
$29/month billed annually ($39 monthly) — 2,500 Active Contacts; AI automation, WhatsApp, integrations (Pro plan help — high).
$69.00
per month (annual billing rate shown)
From ~$69/month annual-equivalent (medium). 7,500 Active Contacts; team assignment / lead routing depth.
$139.00
per month (annual billing rate shown)
From ~$139/month annual-equivalent (medium). 25,000 Active Contacts; high-volume / agency packaging. Confirm live cart.
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Choose ManyChat when you need marketing chatbot automations across Instagram/Messenger/WhatsApp with a Free path — not when you need a support-first omnichannel inbox or a business phone. Compare respond.io for omnichannel support inboxes, Wati for WhatsApp BSP specialist packaging, and Intercom when Fin AI + shared inbox CS is the job. Scores reflect first-party documentation as of 2026-08-17 — not hands-on product testing. Confirm current packaging, minimums and usage rates on the vendor site before purchase.
Bottom line
Free (25 Active Contacts) high confidence. Pro $29/mo annual ($39 monthly) for 2,500 Active Contacts — high (ManyChat Help Pro plan). Essential ~$14, Business ~$69, Advanced ~$139 annual-equivalent from manychat.com/pricing snippets 2026-08-17 — medium. Channel/Meta fees extra. Confirm live cart; legacy accounts may still see pre-2026-03-02 Pro from $15.
| ManyChat(this review) | respond.io | Wati | Intercom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14.00/user/month | $79.00/user/month | $49.00/user/month | $29.00/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes | No | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customer messaging
Answer customer SMS and chat as a team, with assignment and history instead of one person's phone.
Explore use case →WhatsApp support & sales
Run WhatsApp as a business channel with a shared inbox, approved templates, and broadcast rules.
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