Gallabox alternative built for the Gulf.
Otobiz answers your customers accurately on WhatsApp in Arabic, English and any language they write in.
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Why switch from Gallabox
Gallabox's WhatsApp AI agents need Essential: AED 911 a month billed yearly, AED 1,214 quarterly.
Gallabox Basic stops at 3 users; Essential charges AED 60 monthly per user after 6.
Gallabox's published UAE marketing rate is US$0.0662, above Meta's US$0.0576; Otobiz adds no markup.
Each Gallabox channel beyond one number, Instagram account and widget costs AED 70 a month.
Otobiz vs Gallabox, side by side
From each company's own pages, each number linked to its source.
| Compared on | Otobiz | Gallabox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OtobizPro US$39 a month billed yearly (US$49 monthly), with WhatsApp and unlimited messages. | GallaboxBasic AED 412/month and Essential AED 911 billed yearly (AED 549 and AED 1,214 quarterly). |
| AI replies | OtobizAbout US$0.02 a typical reply, paid from prepaid credits at cost (1,000 credits = US$1). | Gallabox500 AI credits a month on Basic; AI agents from Essential, with 2,000 credits. |
| Team members | OtobizUp to 4 on Pro, unlimited from Business, with no seat fees. | Gallabox3 users on Basic, no more; 6 on Essential, then AED 60 a month each. |
| WhatsApp fees | OtobizMeta bills them to your own account, with no Otobiz markup. | GallaboxMeta's fees "with our markup", above Meta's card in the UAE, from a prepaid wallet. |
| Channels | Otobiz15 channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and website chat, in one inbox; Pro connects 4. | GallaboxOne WhatsApp number, Instagram account and web widget; extra channels AED 70/month each. |
| Company and support | OtobizA UAE company, with support on WhatsApp and email. | GallaboxDubai company; support replies in 48 hours on Basic, 24 from Essential. |
| Arabic | OtobizAI replies in Arabic, English and any language your customers use; Arabic website. | GallaboxArabic landing page; pricing and docs in English. |
| WhatsApp Business app | OtobizEligible numbers connect with an in-app code, with contacts and 6 months of chats. | GallaboxAll plans, once Gallabox support enables it. |
| Getting started | Otobiz14-day free trial on Pro, Growth and Business, no card needed. | Gallabox7-day free trial with 500 AI credits, no card. |
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Switching from Gallabox
How much does Otobiz cost compared with Gallabox?
Unlimited messages and your whole team on Pro: US$49 a month (US$39 billed yearly), plus US$17 for 1,000 AI replies. Gallabox Essential, its first plan with WhatsApp AI agents, is AED 911 a month billed yearly, before AI credits.
How much does Gallabox cost?
Basic is AED 412 a month and Essential AED 911, billed yearly (AED 549 and AED 1,214 billed quarterly). WhatsApp fees come on top, with Gallabox's markup.
Are there hidden fees on top of an Otobiz plan?
No. Messages and contacts are unlimited on every paid plan, with no seat fees. AI replies are paid from credits at cost, about US$0.02 a typical reply, and Meta bills its WhatsApp fees to your own account with no markup.
Can I keep my WhatsApp number if I leave Gallabox?
Yes. Release it at Gallabox, then connect it in Otobiz; its display name, quality rating and approved templates come with it. Past chats do not move, so export them first.
From each company's own pages, read .
Unlimited messages and your whole team
WhatsApp from US$39 a month on Pro, with a 14-day free trial.