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WhatsApp automation · Alternatives
Chatfuel is a whatsapp automation product from Chatfuel, San Francisco, priced at ₹1,500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 16 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Chatfuel are Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo), Wabot (₹1,999/mo), WappBiz (₹999/mo) and WATI (₹2,499/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹699/month.
Cost
Chatfuel starts at ₹1,500/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Chatfuel is built in United States. 16 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Chatfuel's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chatfuel (current) | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 |  Picky Assist | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Sanoflow | ₹1,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Wabot | ₹1,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  WappBiz | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  WATI | ₹2,499/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Interakt | ₹2,757/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Sinch Engage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Whatso | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Wabis | ₹699/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Bitespeed | Price on request · Quoted after a demo; billed via Shopify | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Rapbooster | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Callbell | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  MyOperator WhatsApp | ₹2,499/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Wassenger | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Cheerio AI | ₹1,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Wappblaster | ₹3,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  WhatsTool Business | ₹1,050/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Waptoz | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoko | $49.99/month · Starter plan, plus usage and Meta fees | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Gallabox | ₹2,399/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Picky Assist · Kochi · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5
WhatsApp automation and CRM integration.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
Key features
Sanoflow · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5
WhatsApp automation for lead nurturing.
₹1,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
₹1,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
WappBiz · Pune · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5
WhatsApp Business API tool for lead capture, automation and team inbox.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
WATI (Clare.AI) · Hong Kong · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5
WhatsApp team inbox and automation with a large Indian customer base.
₹2,499/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
Key features
Haptik (Jio) · Mumbai · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp Business API for SMBs and D2C brands.
₹2,757/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
Key features
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
Wabis Technologies · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5
WhatsApp automation with a no-code chatbot builder, bulk messaging and CRM integrations.
₹699/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
BiteSpeed · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp marketing and support for e-commerce.
Price on request · Quoted after a demo; billed via Shopify
Free trial
Compared with Chatfuel
Key features
The closest matches to Chatfuel on App Advisor are Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo), Wabot (₹1,999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Chatfuel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Chatfuel has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Wabis starts lowest at ₹699/mo, compared with ₹1,500/mo for Chatfuel. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo), Wabot (₹1,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Picky Assist is the closest match to Chatfuel in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹501/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹1,500/mo); Built in India (Kochi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in whatsapp automation or a category Chatfuel also covers, and Chatfuel's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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