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ManyChatMost similar to SendPulse in what it does, its category and its price.
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LandbotHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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ChatfuelRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for SendPulse.
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At a glance
Green means better than SendPulse, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SendPulseBaseline | 3.9 | $8/mo | Yes | Bundles chatbots into a broader marketing platform alongside email, SMS, and web push in one account | |
| ManyChat | 4.2+0.3 | $15/mo$7 more | Yes | Messaging automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger built for creators and e-commerce, not enterprise support | vs SendPulse |
 ChatbotGen | 3.6−0.3 | $10/mo$2 more | Yes | No-code builder for WhatsApp and website AI agents that answer questions and book meetings. | vs SendPulse |
 Orimon.ai | 3.7−0.2 | $49/mo$41 more | Yes | Generative AI chatbot platform for e-commerce, sales and support across WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack and more, with a free plan. | vs SendPulse |
| Chatfuel | 4.2+0.3 | $39/mo$31 more | No | No-code chatbot and messaging automation platform for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. | vs SendPulse |
 Chatling | 3.9Same | $25/mo$17 more | Yes | No-code AI customer service agent trained on company content, deployable across web, WhatsApp, and Instagram. | vs SendPulse |
 BotStar | 3.5−0.4 | $29/mo$21 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 SendPulse |
| Landbot | 4.0+0.1 | $45/mo$37 more | Yes | No-code builder that turns static web forms into conversational, chat-style lead capture flows | vs SendPulse |
 WotNot | 3.9Same | $79/mo$71 more | Yes | No-code chatbot builder with ready-made industry templates for healthcare, real estate, and insurance | vs SendPulse |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches SendPulse.
ManyChat
4.2$15/mo
vs SendPulse$7 more+0.3
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
ChatbotGen
3.6$10/mo
vs SendPulse$2 more−0.3
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
Orimon.ai
3.7$49/mo
vs SendPulse$41 more−0.2
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
Chatfuel
4.2$39/mo
vs SendPulse$31 more+0.3
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
Chatling
3.9$25/mo
vs SendPulse$17 moreSame
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
BotStar
3.5$29/mo
vs SendPulse$21 more−0.4
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
Landbot
4.0$45/mo
vs SendPulse$37 more+0.1
No-code builder that turns static web forms into conversational, chat-style lead capture flows.
- No-code visual builder for conversational, chat-style lead capture flows
- Deploys as a website widget, WhatsApp bot, or standalone landing page
- Free sandbox plan covering 100 chats per month before paid tiers
Conversational-form format is a genuine, testable alternative to static lead-capture forms
Built primarily for lead capture and forms, not a fit for full customer-support chatbot use cases
WotNot
3.9$79/mo
vs SendPulse$71 moreSame
No-code chatbot builder with ready-made industry templates for healthcare, real estate, and insurance.
- Visual drag-and-drop chatbot builder with no-code setup
- Pre-built templates for healthcare, real estate, insurance, and e-commerce
- Blends rule-based flows with generative-AI-powered responses
Industry templates save real setup time versus building flows from a blank canvas
Template-first approach can feel restrictive for highly custom conversation logic
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is SendPulse free?
SendPulse has a free plan, and paid plans start from $8/mo.
What is the best free alternative to SendPulse?
ManyChat is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Landbot, Chatling, WotNot.
What is the cheapest alternative to SendPulse?
Among paid plans, ChatbotGen has the lowest starting price (from $10/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.