Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
SendPulse
From $8/mo against from $15/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
ManyChat
4.2 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Chatbots tools
Side by side
Compared on
ManyChat
SendPulse
Our rating
4.2Better
3.9
Starts at
$15/mo
$8/moBetter
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Chatbots
Chatbots
Plans
From $15/mo
From $8/mo
Key features
Automated Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and SMS messaging flows
Comment-to-DM automation that turns social engagement into direct conversations
Free plan for up to 1,000 contacts before paid tiers apply
Visual flow builder with no-code automation logic
Built specifically for creators, small businesses, and e-commerce use cases
No-code chatbot builder for Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Bundled into a broader platform alongside email, SMS, and web push notifications
Free plan covering up to three chatbots and 10,000 messages per month
Shared audience segments and automation triggers across channels
Visual flow builder with the same automation logic as SendPulse's email tools
Pros
Comment-to-DM automation is a genuinely distinct feature versus general-purpose chatbot builders
Free plan covers real usage for smaller creators and businesses before paying
No developer needed to set up common social-commerce automation flows
One platform for chatbots, email, SMS, and push cuts down on tool sprawl for small marketing teams
Free plan is generous enough for a real small-business use case, not just a demo
Shared automation logic across channels means less duplicated setup work
Cons
Built around social and messaging channels, not a fit for website-embedded support chatbots
Contact-based pricing climbs as a list grows past the free tier
Less suited to complex, multi-step enterprise support workflows than dedicated helpdesk bots
Chatbot features are less deep than tools built exclusively around conversational AI
Bundled-platform pricing can feel like paying for channels a team doesn't use
Interface juggles multiple marketing tools at once, which adds a learning curve
Company
ManyChat, founded 2015
SendPulse, founded 2015
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260716. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ManyChat better than SendPulse?
In our reviews ManyChat scores 4.2 and SendPulse scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. ManyChat: Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support. SendPulse: Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account.
Which is cheaper, ManyChat or SendPulse?
SendPulse has the lower starting price: from $15/mo for ManyChat and from $8/mo for SendPulse.
SendPulse
ManyChat
