Skip to content

Free, independent software advice for Indian businesses

App Advisor logoApp Advisor
ManyChat logo

WhatsApp automation · Alternatives

Best ManyChat alternatives in India (2027)

ManyChat is a whatsapp automation product from ManyChat, Austin, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.

ManyChat review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to ManyChat are Sinch Engage (Pay as you go), Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo), BotSpace (₹999/mo) and Wabot (₹1,999/mo). BotSpace is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.

Why businesses look for a ManyChat alternative

Indian support and GST

ManyChat is built in United States. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

ManyChat alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—ManyChat logoManyChat (current)Free planYesWebNo4.2/5—
1Sinch Engage logoSinch EngagePay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
2Picky Assist logoPicky Assist₹999/moNoWebYes4.4/5
3Sanoflow logoSanoflow₹1,999/moNoWebYes4.3/5
4BotSpace logoBotSpace₹999/moYesWebYes4.4/5
5Wabot logoWabot₹1,999/moNoWebYes4.3/5
6Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp logoZoho SalesIQ WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
7Freshchat WhatsApp logoFreshchat WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
8WappBiz logoWappBiz₹999/moNoWebYes4.3/5
9Chatwoot logoChatwootFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
10Chatfuel logoChatfuel₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.1/5
11Waptoz logoWaptozPaid plansNoWebYes4/5
12Instant Reply logoInstant ReplyFree planYesWebNo4.1/5
13Vyapar WhatsApp logoVyapar WhatsAppFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
14WANotifier logoWANotifierPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
15WATI logoWATI₹2,499/moNoWebNo4.4/5
16AiSensy logoAiSensyFree planYesWebYes4.8/5
17Spur logoSpurOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
18WbizTool logoWbizToolFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
19SleekFlow logoSleekFlowFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
20Engati logoEngatiFree planYesWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 ManyChat alternatives in detail

Sinch Engage logo

1. Sinch Engage

Sinch · Stockholm · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5

WhatsApp campaigns and automation.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat
Picky Assist logo

2. Picky Assist

Picky Assist · Kochi · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5

WhatsApp automation and CRM integration.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat
  • Built in India (Kochi)

Key features

  • Teambox shared inbox on one WhatsApp number
  • WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and email channels
  • Broadcaster for campaigns
  • Smart Replies for keyword-based answers
  • Triggers from Google Forms, Sheets, Calendly, Shopify and WooCommerce
Sanoflow logo

3. Sanoflow

Sanoflow · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5

WhatsApp automation for lead nurturing.

₹1,999/mo

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
BotSpace logo

4. BotSpace

Gig Production Private Limited · Pune · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5

Conversational platform to sell and support customers on WhatsApp and Instagram with automation and AI agents.

₹999/mo

Free plan available

Compared with ManyChat

  • Built in India (Pune)
Wabot logo

5. Wabot

Wabot · Ahmedabad · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5

WhatsApp automation for SMBs.

₹1,999/mo

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat
  • Built in India (Ahmedabad)
Freshchat WhatsApp logo

7. Freshchat WhatsApp

Freshworks · San Mateo · WhatsApp automation · 4.7/5

WhatsApp messaging in Freshchat.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with ManyChat

  • Built in India (San Mateo)

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
WappBiz logo

8. WappBiz

WappBiz · Pune · WhatsApp automation · 4.3/5

WhatsApp Business API tool for lead capture, automation and team inbox.

₹999/mo

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat
  • Built in India (Pune)
Chatwoot logo

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 ManyChat

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
  • 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
Chatfuel logo

10. Chatfuel

Chatfuel · San Francisco · WhatsApp automation · 4.1/5

Messaging automation for Meta channels.

₹1,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with ManyChat

  • No free plan, unlike ManyChat

ManyChat alternatives by what you need

How to choose a ManyChat 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.

ManyChat alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to ManyChat in 2027?+

The closest matches to ManyChat on App Advisor are Sinch Engage (Pay as you go), Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ManyChat, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to ManyChat?+

Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: BotSpace (₹999/mo), Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to ManyChat?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Picky Assist starts lowest at ₹999/mo. BotSpace also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to ManyChat?+

Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including Picky Assist (₹999/mo), Sanoflow (₹1,999/mo), BotSpace (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

ManyChat vs Sinch Engage: which is better?+

Sinch Engage is the closest match to ManyChat in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike ManyChat. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these ManyChat alternatives chosen?+

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

Free shortlist

Not sure which ManyChat alternative fits?

Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.

▾
▾

Free for buyers · no spam. We use your details to handle this request and share them only with the vendors you ask about. Privacy policy · Your rights

Related alternatives