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EngatiMost similar to Gupshup in what it does, its category and its price.
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ManyChatHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Gupshup has none.
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SendPulseFrom $8/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ChatfuelRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Gupshup.
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At a glance
Green means better than Gupshup, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GupshupBaseline | 3.8 | Not listed | No | Proprietary ACE LLM powers autonomous sales, marketing, and support agents across 120 billion conversations a year - a Gartner-recognized leader, not a generic chatbot. | |
| Engati | 3.7−0.1 | Free | YesGupshup has none | Omnichannel AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and RCS, with a low-code builder, multilingual conversations and live chat handover. | vs Gupshup |
 Botnation AI | 3.3−0.5 | $39/mo | No | Proprietary contextual AI - natural language understanding, dynamic response generation, learning from your own data - deploys a multi-channel chatbot in about 5 minutes, no code. | vs Gupshup |
 BotDistrikt | 3.6−0.2 | Not listed | No | 250,000+ users, 25 million+ conversations a month - a chatbot platform that lets you scale with AI training while staying in full control with a rule editor, used by F45 Training and Bus Uncle. | vs Gupshup |
| Chatfuel | 4.2+0.4 | $39/mo | No | No-code chatbot and messaging automation platform for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. | vs Gupshup |
 ResolveAI | 3.4−0.4 | $9/mo | No | Connect your website, documents, and data sources to train a 24/7 custom AI ChatGPT for your business - GPT-4 access, WhatsApp/Messenger/Slack deployment, human takeover when needed. | vs Gupshup |
| ManyChat | 4.2+0.4 | $15/mo | YesGupshup has none | Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support | vs Gupshup |
| SendPulse | 3.9+0.1 | $8/mo | YesGupshup has none | Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account | vs Gupshup |
 WhatsGPT | 3.0−0.8 | Free | YesGupshup has none | GPT-powered chat, voice, and image support across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger - answer customer questions, draft contracts, and generate reports, no app download required. | vs Gupshup |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Gupshup.
Engati
3.7Free
vs Gupshup−0.1Free plan
Omnichannel AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and RCS, with a low-code builder, multilingual conversations and live chat handover.
- AI chatbots across WhatsApp, Instagram, Shopify and live chat
- RCS support including RCS for Google Search
- eSenseGPT generative layer
RCS support puts it ahead of most chatbot platforms on channel coverage
WhatsApp conversation fees from Meta sit on top of platform costs
Botnation AI
3.3$39/mo
vs Gupshup−0.5
Proprietary contextual AI - natural language understanding, dynamic response generation, learning from your own data - deploys a multi-channel chatbot in about 5 minutes, no code.
- Proprietary contextual AI - NLU, dynamic responses, learning from your data
- No-code drag-and-drop chatbot builder
- Multi-channel deployment - WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, SMS, website
Deploys in about 5 minutes without technical expertise
Self-service starting price (€39/month) plus usage-based credits can add up
BotDistrikt
3.6Not listed
vs Gupshup−0.2
250,000+ users, 25 million+ conversations a month - a chatbot platform that lets you scale with AI training while staying in full control with a rule editor, used by F45 Training and Bus Uncle.
- Hybrid AI-plus-rules conversation design (Rule Editor + AI Training)
- Dialogflow and Wit.ai natural language processing integration
- Omnichannel inbox across WhatsApp, Messenger, website, and more
Hybrid AI-plus-rules design gives operators real control over sensitive conversation paths
No published pricing - requires contacting the company
Chatfuel
4.2$39/mo
vs Gupshup+0.4
No-code chatbot and messaging automation platform for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger.
- No-code flow builder for WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and TikTok DMs
- AI-powered Fuely Super and Fuely Max tiers for generative responses
- Active-contact-based billing rather than per-message pricing
Decade-plus track record as an official Meta messaging partner
No free plan remains after the 2026 pricing revamp to contact-based tiers
ResolveAI
3.4$9/mo
vs Gupshup−0.4
Connect your website, documents, and data sources to train a 24/7 custom AI ChatGPT for your business - GPT-4 access, WhatsApp/Messenger/Slack deployment, human takeover when needed.
- Trains a custom AI chatbot on your website, documents, and live data sources
- GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo access depending on tier
- Multi-channel deployment - WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack, WordPress, Shopify, Wix
Genuine multi-channel deployment, not just a single website widget
Lower tiers cap monthly messages (2,000-4,000), which high-traffic businesses will exceed
ManyChat
4.2$15/mo
vs Gupshup+0.4Free plan
Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support.
- 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
Comment-to-DM automation is a genuinely distinct feature versus general-purpose chatbot builders
Built around social and messaging channels, not a fit for website-embedded support chatbots
SendPulse
3.9$8/mo
vs Gupshup+0.1Free plan
Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account.
- 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
One platform for chatbots, email, SMS, and push cuts down on tool sprawl for small marketing teams
Chatbot features are less deep than tools built exclusively around conversational AI
WhatsGPT
3.0Free
vs Gupshup−0.8Free plan
GPT-powered chat, voice, and image support across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger - answer customer questions, draft contracts, and generate reports, no app download required.
- GPT-powered chat across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger
- Voice message and image support
- Multi-language audio messaging
Works inside messaging apps people already have installed
Specific pricing isn't detailed on the page
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Gupshup free?
Gupshup does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Gupshup?
ManyChat is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: SendPulse, Engati, WhatsGPT.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gupshup?
Among paid plans, SendPulse has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with ManyChat.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.