WATI.io vs. WhatsApp Business

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
WATI.io
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
WATI is a SaaS platform that helps businesses communicate with their customers through customer engagement software built on WhatsApp’s Business API. With it, businesses can conduct personalized conversations, be accessible and engage with customers in real-time.
$49
per month
WhatsApp Business
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
WhatsApp Business is a free to download app that was built FOR small business, allowing users to connect with customers easily by using tools to automate, sort and quickly respond to messages. For medium and large businesses, the WhatsApp Business API powers communication with customers all over the world, allowing them to connect with them on WhatsApp in a simple, secure, and reliable way.N/A
Pricing
WATI.ioWhatsApp Business
Editions & Modules
Standard
$49
per month
Professional
$98
per month
WhatsApp Business
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
WATI.ioWhatsApp Business
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
WATI.ioWhatsApp Business
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.9
(20 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
WATI.ioWhatsApp Business
Likelihood to Recommend
WATI.io
If your userbase is small. Want to set up and start using the system quickly, then go for Wati.io. Easy setup, integration with google sheets, chrome extension, Zapier, Woo-Commerce, an option of the no-code chatbot, etc. will ease up too much work. Pricing-wise, it's costlier than other tools. Also, it's for WhatsApp only. IF you want to do the same with Instagram or Facebook, or LinkedIn, then it will not be possible on Wati.io.
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Meta Platforms Inc
By using WhatsApp Business, I can now respond to customers faster, keep them updated about new deals, and even send out surveys to understand their needs. The ability to send stickers and photos makes the app more interactive and engaging. It easily beats other social networks in terms of the quality and quantity of messages sent, which is a good thing for businesses.
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Pros
WATI.io
  • Segmented campaigns.
  • Easy to access documents for developers.
  • Integrations with other tools.
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Meta Platforms Inc
  • Easy to use by registering a phone number as your personal WhatsApp number and attaching your company profile by opening and closing your image to your product.
  • Fast and accurate connection.
  • It allows you to split chat between business and personal as WhatsApp Business and Personal can be downloaded on the same smartphone by registering a different number.
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Cons
WATI.io
  • Open marketplace for integrations.
  • Inclusion of the social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram.
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Meta Platforms Inc
  • Scalability is difficult to suggest, and the quality of the links, especially when made on video, should be improved.
  • Traveling with WhatsApp Business is tricky because unable to hold calls, and the app is banned in some countries.
  • It's possible to improve API support and extract the application's satisfaction index.
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Usability
WATI.io
No answers on this topic
Meta Platforms Inc
WhatsApp Business, compared to Whatsapp Messenger, requires a more in-depth study of its features, especially if you want to use at its maximum power.
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Support Rating
WATI.io
No answers on this topic
Meta Platforms Inc
There were some issues in the beginning when the app used to get hanged. We had emailed customer support, and we received a response promptly. There was an issue with the phone where some updates had to be downloaded. You can also complete a form online to contact customer support. The staff can speak many languages
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Alternatives Considered
WATI.io
Wati.io is easy and quick to set up and start using it. No need for any technical person. Also, reviews of other users led us to select Wati.io.
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Meta Platforms Inc
In a business organisation communication is the main factor for the development. And WhatsApp Business is the most perfect software for it. The software is designed with full of perfect features for the better communication. It performs very effectively than other software. I am fully satisfied with the features of the software. A superb software to me.
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Return on Investment
WATI.io
  • Quick setup gave us good advantage.
  • Easy to use, no need of any technical knowledge.
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Meta Platforms Inc
  • it is simple to communicate with a big group of people at once
  • WhatsApp now has a new tool that allows me to track the location of a buddy or contact.
  • it is compatible with practically every smartphone now on the market
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