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description: Choose a Wati alternative to go beyond WhatsApp and Instagram. Automate and manage leads and customers at scale with respond.io.
title: Wati Alternative: Grow Your Business on Every Channel
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# The Wati alternative to scale your business beyond WhatsApp

Don’t limit your team inbox to basic functions for WhatsApp and Instagram. Centralize calls, chats and emails on respond.io to manage leads, automate tasks and scale revenue on every channel.

[Talk to Sales](/demo)[Start Free Trial](https://app.respond.io/user/register)

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## Wati vs respond.io: A brief feature comparison

Both Wati and respond.io are WhatsApp Business Solution Providers (BSPs) designed to manage customer conversations. Wati is a simple solution for small businesses relying primarily on WhatsApp and Instagram. But if your business engages customers on multiple channels and requires more advanced automation and features, Wati may not be enough. Find out which solution best fits your needs.

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| Meta Business Partner                                                                                                                           | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| WhatsApp Business Calling API                                                                                                                   | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| WhatsApp Business App + API                                                                                                                     | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| WhatsApp Catalog                                                                                                                                | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Broadcasts                                                                                                                                      | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Multichannel Capabilities                                                                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Supported Channels                                                                                                                              | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F54bfeb55ae094386be195e2a4d957f40?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1b1b0ca71d084c70978b079613f93198?width=24) | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F54bfeb55ae094386be195e2a4d957f40?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F50a9cf9ab44040b1993e5fea87458bd5?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Faf91aafc29aa44958d3e18f3b7d0c96a?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1b1b0ca71d084c70978b079613f93198?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F42dbf5cf59564355bd95f778c296ecdd?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Fddbdee1fa1164c53b98dc7341e9d4c5b?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F342c5b52ff524f14aee9840cbb681d57?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Fcbbbdd632799483f9cd6076c6225563c?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Ffb47f3d21c9d47f7a5e2cf26ba6d0b7f?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Fd3cd99e07a2742ca9ec40a1b7b0c896f?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F5ca6e0252a824a65b73419606f58752b?width=24)![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2Fa51425cf583946398967bc358acd4178?width=24) |
| Calls                                                                                                                                           | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | WhatsApp Business Calling APIMessenger Calls _(Coming soon)_ Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Customer Lifecycle Automation                                                                                                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Customer Lifecycle Management                                                                                                                   | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Chat Automation Workflows                                                                                                                       | Automate conversations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Automate conversations and complex processes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Click to Chat Automation Triggers                                                                                                               | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| AI Features                                                                                                                                     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| AI Agent                                                                                                                                        | Limited credits included, add credits at extra cost                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Included in Growth plan and above                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| AI Assisted Message Drafts                                                                                                                      | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| AI Integration with Automated Workflows                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | Included in Growth plan and above                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| Onboarding Support                                                                                                                              | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)Add-on                                                                                                   | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Chat Support Availability                                                                                                                       | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)WhatsApp bot, difficult to reach a human agent                                                           | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)24/5 expert chat support, 24/7 AI agent on all plans                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Support via Call                                                                                                                                | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Supports High Message Volume without Lagging                                                                                                    | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F6e99a1224b57155a3776324adcebbb0f69a159df46ed661bdbff711aa57cc9b5?width=24)                                                                                                         | ![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Pricing                                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Entry                                                                                                                                           | **Growth**: $39/month3 users2 chatbot workflows1,000 automated conversations                                                                                                                                                                                                     | **Starter:** $79/month5 usersNo workflows                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Mid-tier                                                                                                                                        | **Pro:** $79/month5 usersUnlimited chatbot workflows2,000 automation triggers250 AI responses                                                                                                                                                                                    | **Growth:** $159/month10 users1,000 Monthly Active Contacts,\*Unlimited workflowsUnlimited AI credits                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Advanced                                                                                                                                        | **Business:** $199/month5 usersUnlimited chatbot workflows5,000 automation triggers1,000 AI responses                                                                                                                                                                            | **Advanced:** $279/month10 users1,000 Monthly Active Contacts,All automation and integration featuresUnlimited workflowsUnlimited AI credits_Contact respond.io for customized enterprise plans._                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Additional fees                                                                                                                                 | $25/1,000 automation triggers$30/1,000 AI support agent responsesAdditional users: $24/Pro, $59/Business                                                                                                                                                                         | Additional users: $12/Starter, $20/Growth, $24 Advanced                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

_\*Monthly Active Contacts refers to the contacts you chat with in a month. Instead of paying for stored contacts, only pay for the contacts you actually talk to._

## Easily migrate to the most powerful WhatsApp API solution

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1b20497f49ac4c69afef1b16773e599c?width=865)

Migrate from WhatsApp Business App to WhatsApp API

1. 1\. Purchase a phone number that’s not connected to a current WhatsApp Business account or sign up for a virtual number

1. 2\. Connect your number to your Meta business account

1. 3\. Connect your new WhatsApp API account to respond.io

1. 3\. Connect your new WhatsApp API account to respond.io

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F2be5aae4aa294a97991a66241e94bc18?width=818)

Migrate WhatsApp API from another BSP to respond.io

1. 1\. Turn off 2-step verification in your Meta account.

1. 2\. Follow the [simple steps in the respond.io platform](https://help.respond.io/l/en/whatsapp/phone-number-migration-to-respond-whatsapp-business-api#steps%5Fto%5Fmigrate%5Fto%5Frespond%5Fio%5Fwhats%5Fapp%5Fbusiness%5Fplatform%5Fapi) to migrate your account

1. 3\. Verify your number and you’re ready to go - you keep your number, templates, contacts and conversation history!

## Why respond.io is the best Wati alternative

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Scale on every channel, no limits

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* Handle VoIP calls, email, TikTok, WhatsApp and more in a team inbox

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* Create automation workflows that integrate with all popular channels

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* Accommodates large teams without high user fees

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Full-funnel automation for faster success

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* Wati is designed for small businesses with minimal channels and small teams

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=20)

* While Wati limits automations to basic chatbots, respond.io automates processes and conversations

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* Respond.io prioritizes marketing, sales and support results with omnichannel tools and detailed analytics

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Transparent pricing for proven value, no markups

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* Wati adds 20% to WhatsApp’s standard conversation fees; respond.io doesn’t

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F1d53e8c6f9de767c84d446401188de9c94ef7d8b3388c820f534c55754a7feca?width=20)

* AI credit fees pile up quickly with Wati; enjoy unlimited credits with respond.io

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* Respond.io’s G2 reviews show faster time to value and stronger ROI than Wati

[Talk to Sales](/demo)[Start Free Trial](https://app.respond.io/user/register)

## More power, more growth and less hassle with respond.io

Wati may get you started, but respond.io takes you to the next level with smarter multichannel workflows, higher revenue drivers and an intuitive platform built to scale your business.

Calls and chat in one inbox

Wati’s inbox is limited to WhatsApp and Instagram and does not support calls. Respond.io unifies VoIP, email, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and more.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Customer lifecycle management

Prioritize high-intent leads, design customer journeys for each lifecycle stage or identify common drop-off points with analytics.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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AI and automation without limits

Wati’s automation is limited and it charges additional fees for an AI agent. Respond.io offers unlimited AI credits and flexible automation for scalability.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Reliable partner

Reviews show Wati’s support is a hassle to reach and onboarding comes at an extra cost. Respond.io onboards you fast with advice tailored to business goals, then supports you 24/7 after.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Native integrations

Enrich data with HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Sheets and more. Enjoy Salesforce on our Starter plan while it’s only available on Wati’s Business plan.

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Data-driven insights

Track team performance, ad and broadcast performance, and conversions to turn insights into revenue.

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Comprehensive lead generation 

Capture leads from Meta and TikTok, qualify and reply instantly with AI, then optimize performance with detailed analytics.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Sales tools that convert 

Automate bookings, share product info instantly with Meta Catalogs and accelerate high-value or critical deals with voice calls.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Customer retention at scale

Grow customer loyalty with targeted broadcasts on popular channels for promotions, renewals, upgrades and CSAT surveys. 

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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## Easily migrate to the most powerful WhatsApp API solution

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Migrate from WhatsApp Business App to WhatsApp API

1. 1\. Purchase a phone number that’s not connected to a current WhatsApp Business account or sign up for a virtual number

1. 2\. Connect your number to your Meta business account

1. 3\. Connect your new WhatsApp API account to respond.io

1. 3\. Connect your new WhatsApp API account to respond.io

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F2be5aae4aa294a97991a66241e94bc18?width=818)

Migrate WhatsApp API from another BSP to respond.io

1. 1\. Turn off 2-step verification in your Meta account.

1. 2\. Follow the [simple steps in the respond.io platform](https://help.respond.io/l/en/whatsapp/phone-number-migration-to-respond-whatsapp-business-api#steps%5Fto%5Fmigrate%5Fto%5Frespond%5Fio%5Fwhats%5Fapp%5Fbusiness%5Fplatform%5Fapi) to migrate your account

1. 3\. Verify your number and you’re ready to go - you keep your number, templates, contacts and conversation history!

## Set up quickly on respond.io

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Migrate from Sleekflow or other software to respond.io

1. **1.** Create a respond.io account

1. **2.** Follow the step by step channel connection guides or reach out to us for full migration assistance.

![](https://assets1-proxy.respond.io/api/v1/image/assets%2F11f7a662b80a4675973850b067c01fa5%2F283b796da98147869ae768ea4e9b7115?width=716)

New to messaging platforms? Get started easily

1. **1.** Create a respond.io account.

1. **2.** Follow the step by step channel connection guides or reach out to our support team for assistance.

[Talk to Sales](/demo)[Start Free Trial](https://app.respond.io/user/register)

## Frequently asked questions

Which businesses is Wati best for?

Wati is best suited for small businesses with 5 or fewer agents who use WhatsApp as their primary communication channel and require only basic automation and analytics.

Larger businesses that require more advanced features for marketing, sales and support across multiple channels should consider respond.io. Our product best suits B2C businesses looking for business or revenue growth over calls, email and popular messaging channels like TikTok, WhatsApp and more.

Why do I need a Wati alternative?

Wati was built for WhatsApp. It now supports Instagram as an additional channel, but its Instagram features are not fully developed. Businesses that engage customers beyond WhatsApp, such as on Facebook Messenger, TikTok, Telegram and custom channels, should consider an alternative like respond.io, designed specifically for multichannel conversations.

Limited automation features also hold you back when you’re handling high conversation volumes. Wati’s automation only includes basic chatbots and round-robin assignment, while marketing and sales processes, such as tracking ad sources or more complex assignments, have to be done manually.

And when it comes to support, expect to have some frustrating conversations with a bot just to reach an agent who may not respond for days.

What makes respond.io the best Wati alternative?

Growing businesses like yours require flexibility and tools designed to facilitate growth. Respond.io supports all popular channels with the features you need to scale.

Handle conversations from TikTok, WhatsApp, email, voice calls and more, all in one place. Instead of silos or chaos, enjoy multichannel conversations in a team inbox with great UI/UX and stable infrastructure under high chat volumes.

Then, go beyond basic automation. While Wati limits your workflows, respond.io empowers your team with advanced AI, custom workflows and flexible logic. Combined with native lead management features and reports, it’s built to convert leads faster at scale. 

Need help? Our onboarding team will get you set up fast. Then we stay by your side with 24/5 expert support and 24-hour AI support on weekends — at no extra cost, on every plan.

Collectively, these translate to real impact: our G2 reviews prove quicker time to value and ROI than Wati. In short, Wati stops at WhatsApp. Respond.io gets you conversions on every channel.

What is the difference in respond.io and Wati’s pricing?

On the surface, Wati’s monthly fees appear cheaper than respond.io, but add-on costs accumulate quickly. With only 3 users included in the Growth plan and 5 on the Pro and Business plans, you’ll pay a hefty price for growing your team. Wati also charges an additional 20% markup on WhatsApp conversation fees. Plus, going over the automation trigger limit on your plan adds more unexpected costs.

Respond.io Monthly Active Contacts pricing gives you unlimited conversations and stored contacts, so you only pay for the contacts you actually talk to. As your chat volume grows, your cost per Monthly Active Contact decreases. Rather than pushing you to add users for additional fees, we help you automate more (at no extra cost per automation) to support customer growth and handle high chat volumes — making your team more efficient and boosting ROI.

How do I switch from Wati or another platform to respond.io?

Book a tailored demo with our in-house experts to see how respond.io meets your specific use cases, or sign up for a free trial. When you’re ready to make the switch, our onboarding team is happy to offer guided assistance for a smooth migration. After that, support is available 24/7 if you need any help. 

Does Wati or respond.io have better customer support?

Wati claims to offer 24/7 email, chat and WhatsApp bot support. However, customer reviews frequently mention poor response times and support quality. The WhatsApp bot makes it nearly impossible to reach a human agent, leaving customers hanging if they need urgent support.

Respond.io offers 24/5 customer support and 24-hour AI chat over the weekends for all plans, with Customer Success Managers available for tailored business growth. Excellent customer support is a point of pride, a claim backed by positive customer reviews.

## Real success stories from customers

* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/5IpTLSbHmQ6IItfvxfxlbn/1ddaf902ba6759c82b544ec97219ac88/Only_Tourism_-_cover.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://onlytourism.com/](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/2zeOMOf7rdPFsiqCAVo0cO/167e7173f4b90e36301a9efa37ac87a2/only-tourism-logo.png)Only Tourism Automates 80% of Visa Inquiries with Respond.io’s AI AgentRead More ](/customers/only-tourism-automates-80-percent-visa-inquiries-with-ai-agents)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/6fUTsJ2zJqesAhOTs23gkS/cbefc6ff31535496216c24affd4c9ecb/iMotobike_-_cover.png?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://imotorbike.com](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/24VVyRPw2TQZI98gtdNWvV/a0eacdb51cdc39dcf986eb138a948af4/iMotobike-logo.svg)iMotorbike Handles 2x More Leads with AI Agents on Respond.ioRead More ](/customers/imotorbike-handles-2x-more-leads-with-ai-agents-on-respond-io)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/3njwveGZ5XkoBkuDvaWS8t/7bb22115224d0a75b733e275a49649e6/JU_productions_-_cover.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://ju.productions/](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/4AIGNcOpqxaDR1r1T08CBy/20c50b4cf7f2c13cd35c77b0a2172744/JU_productions-logo.png)JU Productions Chose Respond.io Over Manychat for 718% More WhatsApp SalesRead More ](/customers/ju-productions-chose-respond-io-over-manychat)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/2058yBWMw2LQWcemmmgfoB/256f8026feb8bc030c0523f51aed857a/Automax_-_Cover.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://automaxgroup.me](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/5CBNHUyCa6p70FSiv7OYyL/7477e629ba2fd2cf7ac0bc3a36d0969c/Automax-logo.svg)How Automax® achieved 42.5x ROI from WhatsApp broadcastsRead More ](/customers/automax-boosts-roi-from-whatsapp-broadcasts)

3x your business results with respond.io 🚀

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