AiSensy is one of the best-known WhatsApp Business API platforms in India. WaBot is a WhatsApp marketing and automation platform built in Kerala for small businesses.
Both let you start free. For paid plans, WaBot starts at ₹840/month + GST and AiSensy at ₹1,500/month + GST.
Here’s a straight comparison.
Prices and features were checked on the competitor’s public pricing page on 5 October 2026 and exclude GST and Meta’s message charges. Plans change often, so confirm on their website before you decide. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
WaBot vs AiSensy at a glance
| WaBot | AiSensy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: ₹0/month. Create an account and connect your number; chat and campaigns start on a paid plan | Free Forever plan with live chat for 1 agent; no broadcasting |
| Entry paid plan | Starter: ₹840/month + GST (₹991 with GST) | Basic: ₹1,500/month (₹1,350/month billed yearly) |
| Next plan | Silver: ₹2,160/month + GST | Pro: ₹3,200/month |
| Yearly option | Base Plan: ₹9,240/year + GST, includes workflows | 10% off monthly prices when billed yearly |
| Chatbot / AI | AI auto-replies available on paid plans, billed pay-as-you-go from your WaBot wallet | Chatbot flows are an add-on at ₹2,500/month |
| Meta message charges | Paid directly to Meta; WaBot’s plan covers only the software | Prepaid credits through AiSensy (₹1.09 per marketing message in India) |
| Team members | Shared team inbox | 1 owner + 5 agents included; ₹750/month per extra agent |
| Trial | Free plan, no time limit | 14-day Pro trial |
Where AiSensy is stronger
- Its free plan includes live chat for one agent. On WaBot, chatting with customers starts on the Starter plan.
- A large integration marketplace, with Shopify and WooCommerce on the Basic plan. On WaBot, e-commerce integrations come with the Gold plan.
- Click-to-WhatsApp ads manager and blue tick application help built into the free plan.
If you run a Shopify store and need e-commerce integrations on the cheapest plan, AiSensy is a strong choice.
Why businesses pick WaBot
- Low entry price. Paid plans start at ₹840/month + GST, with monthly billing and no yearly lock-in.
- Start free. Create your account and connect your WhatsApp Business number before you pay anything.
- No markup on Meta’s message charges. You pay Meta directly, so you always see the real per-message rate.
- Pay-as-you-go AI. Use AI auto-replies when you need them and pay only for what you use, with no fixed chatbot subscription.
- Built for local businesses. Our team works from Thrissur, Kerala, and helps travel agencies, clinics, restaurants and shops get set up.
Create your free WaBot account, with no card needed.
What you’ll actually pay
Take a small business that wants a shared inbox and campaigns:
- AiSensy Basic: ₹1,500/month before message charges, or ₹4,000/month with the chatbot flows add-on.
- WaBot Starter: ₹840/month before message charges, plus pay-as-you-go AI usage if you turn on AI auto-replies.
Both exclude GST, and both then pay Meta’s per-message charges. From 1 October 2026, Meta gives each number 1,000 free service messages a month and charges for service messages after that.
Switching from AiSensy to WaBot
- Create your free WaBot account.
- Connect your WhatsApp Business number through Meta’s official signup. Your number, display name and approved templates stay with your Meta account.
- Choose a paid plan to start chatting and sending campaigns.
- Export your contacts from AiSensy as CSV and import them into WaBot with their tags.
- Recreate your top templates and auto-replies. Our team can help with this during setup.
Most small businesses move over in an afternoon.
Moving from AiSensy? We’ll help you set up.
Frequently asked questions
Is WaBot cheaper than AiSensy?
Yes, at entry level. WaBot Starter is ₹840/month + GST and AiSensy Basic is ₹1,500/month + GST. AiSensy’s chatbot flows cost ₹2,500/month extra, while WaBot’s AI auto-replies are pay-as-you-go. WaBot also lets you pay Meta’s message charges directly, with no markup.
Does WaBot have a free plan like AiSensy?
Yes. WaBot’s free plan costs ₹0/month and needs no card. You can create your account and connect your number. Chatting with customers and campaigns start on a paid plan.
Can I move my WhatsApp number from AiSensy to WaBot?
Yes. Your WhatsApp Business number belongs to your Meta account, so you can connect it to WaBot through Meta’s official signup and import your contacts as CSV.
The bottom line
AiSensy is a solid platform with a big ecosystem and a generous free plan. If you want a lower monthly price, pay-as-you-go AI, no markup on Meta’s charges and a local team to help you set up, WaBot is worth trying.
