1. Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · WhatsApp automation · 4.7/5
WhatsApp channel inside Zoho SalesIQ.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Chennai)
WhatsApp automation · Alternatives
Best WhatsApp Business App alternatives in India (2026)
WhatsApp Business App is a whatsapp automation product from Meta, Menlo Park, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to WhatsApp Business App are Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan), Chatwoot (Free plan), Interakt (₹2,757/mo) and Gupshup WhatsApp (Pay as you go). Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a WhatsApp Business App alternative
Indian support and GST
WhatsApp Business App is built in United States. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
WhatsApp Business App alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches WhatsApp Business App'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | WhatsApp Business App (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Freshchat WhatsApp | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Chatwoot | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Interakt | ₹2,757/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Gupshup WhatsApp | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Vyapar WhatsApp | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoko | ₹2,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Bitespeed | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Twilio WhatsApp API | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Respond.io | ₹6,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Wappblaster | ₹3,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  WbizTool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Whatso | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Trengo | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  SleekFlow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  MyOperator WhatsApp | ₹2,499/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Rapbooster | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  360dialog | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Kaleyra WhatsApp | On request | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Wassenger | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 WhatsApp Business App alternatives in detail
2. Freshchat WhatsApp
Freshworks · San Mateo · WhatsApp automation · 4.7/5
WhatsApp messaging in Freshchat.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (San Mateo)
3. Chatwoot
Chatwoot · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
Open-source customer engagement with WhatsApp built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
4. Interakt
Haptik (Jio) · Mumbai · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp Business API for SMBs and D2C brands.
₹2,757/mo
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- WhatsApp broadcast campaigns with analytics
- Instagram messaging
- RCS channel (Enterprise)
- Carousels and WhatsApp Forms
- Unified team inbox for WhatsApp and Instagram
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Mumbai)
6. Vyapar WhatsApp
Simply Vyapar Apps · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.5/5
WhatsApp campaigns inside Vyapar.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
7. Zoko
Zoko · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp commerce and support for Shopify brands.
₹2,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Bitespeed
BiteSpeed · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp marketing and support for e-commerce.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. Twilio WhatsApp API
Twilio · San Francisco · WhatsApp automation · 4.5/5
Programmable WhatsApp messaging.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
10. Respond.io
Respond.io · Kuala Lumpur · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5
Omnichannel inbox including WhatsApp.
₹6,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with WhatsApp Business App
- No free plan, unlike WhatsApp Business App
WhatsApp Business App alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free WhatsApp Business App alternatives
Indian alternatives to WhatsApp Business App
How to choose a WhatsApp Business App 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.
WhatsApp Business App alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to WhatsApp Business App in 2026?+
The closest matches to WhatsApp Business App on App Advisor are Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan), Chatwoot (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match WhatsApp Business App, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to WhatsApp Business App?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan), Chatwoot (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to WhatsApp Business App?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rapbooster starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to WhatsApp Business App?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan), Chatwoot (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
WhatsApp Business App vs Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp: which is better?+
Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp is the closest match to WhatsApp Business App in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these WhatsApp Business App alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in whatsapp automation or a category WhatsApp Business App also covers, and Meta'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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