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Best Engati alternatives in India (2027)

Engati is a whatsapp automation product from Engati, Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.

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The closest alternatives to Engati are AiSensy (Free plan), BotSailor (Free plan), WOZTELL (Free plan), Convrs (Free plan) and BotPenguin (Free plan). AiSensy is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹917/month.

Engati alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Engati's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Engati logoEngati (current)Free planYesWebYes4.6/5—
1AiSensy logoAiSensyFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
2BotSailor logoBotSailorFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
3WOZTELL logoWOZTELLFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
4Convrs logoConvrsFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
5BotPenguin logoBotPenguinFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
6Chat Mitra logoChat Mitra₹917/moYesWebYes4.4/5
7Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp logoZoho SalesIQ WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
8Freshchat WhatsApp logoFreshchat WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
9Chatwoot logoChatwootFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
1011za logo11zaPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
11Gallabox logoGallabox₹2,399/moNoWebYes4.6/5
12Vyapar WhatsApp logoVyapar WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
13Botsify logoBotsify₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.1/5
14Landbot logoLandbotFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
15ChatArchitect logoChatArchitectPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
16WeTarseel logoWeTarseelPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
17Robbu logoRobbuPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
18B2Chat logoB2ChatPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
19Chat2Desk logoChat2DeskPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
20Interakt logoInterakt₹2,757/moNoWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 Engati alternatives in detail

AiSensy logo

1. AiSensy

AiSensy · Gurugram · WhatsApp automation · 4.8/5

WhatsApp Business API platform with broadcasts, chatbots and click-to-WhatsApp ads.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • WhatsApp broadcasting and retargeting
  • Campaign scheduling
  • Click tracking
  • Meta Ads Manager (click-to-WhatsApp ads)
  • Template library
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2. BotSailor

BotSailor · WhatsApp automation · 4.2/5

Chatbot builder for WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and Telegram, priced by subscriber count.

Free plan

Free plan available

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3. WOZTELL

Woztell Sanuker Conversational Platform S.L. · Valencia · WhatsApp automation · 4.2/5

Conversational platform for the WhatsApp Business API with chatbots, live chat and Zoho integrations.

Free plan

Free plan available

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4. Convrs

Initiaate Ltd · Liverpool · WhatsApp automation · 4.2/5

Omnichannel messaging platform with WhatsApp campaigns, chatbots and a shared inbox on the WhatsApp Business Platform.

Free plan

Free plan available

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5. BotPenguin

BotPenguin · Noida · WhatsApp automation · 4.5/5

AI chatbot maker for WhatsApp and websites.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • WhatsApp chatbot with bulk messaging and WhatsApp Flows
  • Instagram DM automation and Facebook Messenger bots
  • Telegram and website chat widget
  • Microsoft Teams bot (add-on or King), SMS and Slack on Emperor
  • LLM knowledge base trained on website, PDF and FAQ content
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6. Chat Mitra

Chat Mitra · Ahmedabad · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5

WhatsApp Business API platform with AI chatbot, auto replies, API and webhooks.

₹917/mo

Free plan available

Freshchat WhatsApp logo

8. Freshchat WhatsApp

Freshworks · San Mateo · WhatsApp automation · 4.7/5

WhatsApp messaging in Freshchat.

Free plan

Free plan available

Key features

  • Official BSP connection to WhatsApp Business Platform
  • Up to 25 numbers per account
  • Meta-approved template messages
  • 25 MB attachments
  • Shared omnichannel inbox
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9. Chatwoot

Chatwoot · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5

Open-source customer engagement with WhatsApp built in Bengaluru.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Engati

  • Open source

Key features

  • Website live chat widget
  • Email via IMAP/SMTP
  • WhatsApp Cloud API and Twilio
  • Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs
  • Telegram, LINE and TikTok
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10. 11za

Engees Communications Private Limited · Surat · WhatsApp automation · 4.1/5

Official WhatsApp Business API platform for broadcasts, chatbots and team inbox.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with Engati

  • No free plan, unlike Engati

Engati alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Engati alternative

  • Insist on the official Business API. Tools built on unofficial automation risk your number being banned outright, and you will have no recourse.
  • Understand the pricing model. Meta charges per conversation and vendors add a markup or a platform fee on top — compare the all-in cost per conversation, not the monthly subscription.
  • Check template approval support. Getting message templates approved is the main operational friction here, and good vendors actively help.

Engati alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Engati in 2027?+

The closest matches to Engati on App Advisor are AiSensy (Free plan), BotSailor (Free plan), WOZTELL (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Engati, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Engati?+

Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: AiSensy (Free plan), BotSailor (Free plan), WOZTELL (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Engati?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Chat Mitra starts lowest at ₹917/mo. AiSensy also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Engati?+

Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including AiSensy (Free plan), BotPenguin (Free plan), Chat Mitra (₹917/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Engati vs AiSensy: which is better?+

AiSensy is the closest match to Engati in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Engati alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in whatsapp automation or a category Engati also covers, and Engati'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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