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SendPulseMost similar to ManyChat in what it does, its category and its price.
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AutoResponder.aiHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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ChatbotGenFrom $10/mo, against from $15/mo for ManyChat.
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ChatfuelRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for ManyChat.
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At a glance
Green means better than ManyChat, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ManyChatBaseline | 4.2 | $15/mo | Yes | Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support | |
| SendPulse | 3.9−0.3 | $8/mo$7 less | Yes | Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account | vs ManyChat |
| Chatfuel | 4.2Same | $39/mo$24 more | No | No-code chatbot and messaging automation platform for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. | vs ManyChat |
 Orimon.ai | 3.7−0.5 | $49/mo$34 more | Yes | Generative AI chatbot platform for e-commerce, sales and support across WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack and more, with a free plan. | vs ManyChat |
 BotStar | 3.5−0.7 | $29/mo$14 more | Yes | No-code visual chatbot builder from WiseBit Pte. Ltd. with a built-in code editor and AI-powered scripting, free to start. | vs ManyChat |
| AutoResponder.ai | 4.0−0.2 | $3.33/mo$11.67 less | Yes | An Android app sends automatic, rule-based replies across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, and other messengers. | vs ManyChat |
 Chatling | 3.9−0.3 | $25/mo$10 more | Yes | No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram. | vs ManyChat |
 Botnation AI | 3.3−0.9 | $39/mo$24 more | 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 ManyChat |
| ChatbotGen | 3.6−0.6 | $10/mo$5 less | Yes | No-code builder for WhatsApp and website AI agents that answer questions and book meetings. | vs ManyChat |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ManyChat.
SendPulse
3.9$8/mo
vs ManyChat$7 less−0.3
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
Chatfuel
4.2$39/mo
vs ManyChat$24 moreSame
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
Orimon.ai
3.7$49/mo
vs ManyChat$34 more−0.5
Generative AI chatbot platform for e-commerce, sales and support across WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack and more, with a free plan.
- AI chat agents trained on website links and documents
- One dashboard for WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Slack, Discord and Microsoft Teams
- Dedicated e-commerce bots alongside general chat agents
Covers most major messaging channels from one platform
Only the top two paid plans remove the message ceiling
BotStar
3.5$29/mo
vs ManyChat$14 more−0.7
No-code visual chatbot builder from WiseBit Pte. Ltd. with a built-in code editor and AI-powered scripting, free to start.
- Visual, no-code chatbot flow builder
- Built-in code editor for custom logic and API calls inside a chat flow
- Broadcast and drip campaigns for re-engaging contacts
A genuine free tier before any payment is required
AI is positioned as developer scripting support, not open-ended conversation
AutoResponder.ai
4.0$3.33/mo
vs ManyChat$11.67 less−0.2
An Android app sends automatic, rule-based replies across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, and other messengers.
- Automatic replies across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Signal, and Viber
- Unlimited custom rules matching incoming messages to specific automated responses
- ChatGPT, Gemini, and Dialogflow integration for AI-generated replies instead of static text
Broad messenger coverage (six platforms) in one app instead of separate tools per platform
Android-only, no iOS version, which rules out a large share of business users
Chatling
3.9$25/mo
vs ManyChat$10 more−0.3
No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
- No-code visual builder for structured and AI-driven conversation flows
- Multi-model support across GPT-4 and Claude
- Deployment across web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, and Messenger
Free plan includes two chatbots and a functioning visual builder, not a limited demo
AI credit allowances can run out fast on high-traffic accounts
Botnation AI
3.3$39/mo
vs ManyChat$24 more−0.9
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
ChatbotGen
3.6$10/mo
vs ManyChat$5 less−0.6
No-code builder for WhatsApp and website AI agents that answer questions and book meetings.
- No-code chatbot builder for WhatsApp, Telegram, and website channels
- Training on existing website content, documents, and FAQs
- No Facebook Business app setup required for WhatsApp deployment
WhatsApp-first setup skips the usual Meta Business app configuration hassle
Free tier's 50-message allowance is exhausted fast for active businesses
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ManyChat free?
ManyChat has a free plan, and paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to ManyChat?
AutoResponder.ai is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: SendPulse, Chatling, Orimon.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to ManyChat?
Among paid plans, AutoResponder.ai has the lowest starting price (from $3.33/mo). If you need it free, start with AutoResponder.ai.
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.