Manychat alternative built for the Gulf.
Otobiz answers your customers accurately on WhatsApp in Arabic, English and any language they write in.
Checked . Written by Otobiz from Manychat's own public pages.
Why switch from Manychat
Manychat's team inbox starts on Business with 3 seats, then US$25 per extra seat.
Manychat caps Business at 5 users and Pro at 3.
Manychat's published UAE marketing rate is US$0.0662, above Meta's US$0.0576; Otobiz adds no markup.
Manychat's website is in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Manychat's Business plan, its first with a shared team inbox, has no free trial.
- Reem HaddadI've passed this to our team. Someone will reply here shortly.
- NoorHi! Graphite is in stock in 2 sizes.
- Sara IdrisYes, 36 litres, 55 x 35 x 23 cm. It fits cabin limits on most airlines in the region.
- Omar NasserDone. It ships tonight for tomorrow, and the courier takes the cracked one at the door. No charge.
Otobiz vs Manychat, side by side
From each company's own pages, each number linked to its source.
| Compared on | Otobiz | Manychat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OtobizPro US$39 a month billed yearly (US$49 monthly), with WhatsApp and unlimited messages. | ManychatFree plan; Essential US$14/month, Pro US$29, Business US$69 billed yearly, plus extra-contact fees. |
| AI replies | OtobizAbout US$0.02 a typical reply, paid from prepaid credits at cost (1,000 credits = US$1). | ManychatManychat AI from Pro. |
| Team members | OtobizUp to 4 on Pro, unlimited from Business, with no seat fees. | Manychat3 users on Pro, 5 on Business; 3 inbox seats, then US$25 per seat. |
| WhatsApp fees | OtobizMeta bills them to your own account, with no Otobiz markup. | ManychatPaid from a Manychat Wallet at Manychat's own rates, above Meta's for UAE templates. |
| Channels | Otobiz15 channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and website chat, in one inbox; Pro connects 4. | ManychatInstagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, TikTok, Telegram, SMS, email; WhatsApp from Pro. |
| Company and support | OtobizA UAE company, with support on WhatsApp and email. | ManychatUS company; email support on Essential and Pro, priority support from Business. |
| Arabic | OtobizAI replies in Arabic, English and any language your customers use; Arabic website. | ManychatWebsite in English, Spanish and Portuguese. |
| WhatsApp Business app | OtobizEligible numbers connect with an in-app code, with contacts and 6 months of chats. | ManychatOffered; chat history does not transfer. |
| Getting started | Otobiz14-day free trial on Pro, Growth and Business, no card needed. | ManychatFree plan, or 14 days of Essential or Pro; no trial on Business. |
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Switching from Manychat
How much does Otobiz cost compared with Manychat?
Unlimited messages and your whole team on Pro: US$49 a month (US$39 billed yearly), plus US$17 for 1,000 AI replies. A team of 5 on Manychat Business: US$69 a month billed yearly, plus US$50 in seats, before WhatsApp fees.
How much does Manychat cost?
Business, the first plan with a shared team inbox, is US$69 a month billed yearly (US$99 monthly) with 3 inbox seats. Extra seats are US$25 each, and WhatsApp messages are paid from a Manychat Wallet.
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 Manychat?
Yes. Release it at Manychat, 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.