respond.io 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 respond.io's own public pages.
Why switch from respond.io
respond.io's AI Agents need Growth: US$159 a month billed yearly, rising with active contacts.
respond.io meters AI in credits and charges US$15 per 1,000 beyond the plan's allowance.
respond.io includes 5 users on Starter, 10 on Growth; extras cost up to US$24 monthly.
respond.io syncs no chat history with the WhatsApp Business app; Otobiz copies in 6 months.
Otobiz vs respond.io, side by side
From each company's own pages, each number linked to its source.
| Compared on | Otobiz | respond.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OtobizPro US$39 a month billed yearly (US$49 monthly), with WhatsApp and unlimited messages. | respond.ioStarter US$79 and Growth from US$159 a month billed yearly, rising with active contacts. |
| AI replies | OtobizAbout US$0.02 a typical reply, paid from prepaid credits at cost (1,000 credits = US$1). | respond.ioAI Agents from Growth, metered in AI credits; extra credits US$15 per 1,000. |
| Team members | OtobizUp to 4 on Pro, unlimited from Business, with no seat fees. | respond.io5 users on Starter, 10 on Growth, then US$12 to US$24 each a month. |
| WhatsApp fees | OtobizMeta bills them to your own account, with no Otobiz markup. | respond.ioTopped up in respond.io, which states it adds no markup. |
| Channels | Otobiz15 channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and website chat, in one inbox; Pro connects 4. | respond.ioWhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, Telegram, WeChat, LINE, Viber, email, SMS, website chat, calls. |
| Company and support | OtobizA UAE company, with support on WhatsApp and email. | respond.ioKuala Lumpur headquarters, Middle East presence; 24/7 support on every plan. |
| Arabic | OtobizAI replies in Arabic, English and any language your customers use; Arabic website. | respond.ioArabic website; AI can translate replies. |
| WhatsApp Business app | OtobizEligible numbers connect with an in-app code, with contacts and 6 months of chats. | respond.ioWhere Meta approves the account; chat history does not sync. |
| Getting started | Otobiz14-day free trial on Pro, Growth and Business, no card needed. | respond.io7-day Growth trial, no card; broadcasts excluded. |
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Switching from respond.io
How much does Otobiz cost compared with respond.io?
Unlimited messages and your whole team on Pro: US$49 a month (US$39 billed yearly), plus US$17 for 1,000 AI replies. respond.io's Growth plan, its first with AI Agents, starts at US$159 a month billed yearly.
How much does respond.io cost?
Starter is US$79 a month billed yearly (US$99 monthly). Growth, the first plan with AI Agents, is US$159 billed yearly at 1,000 active contacts and US$319 at 5,000.
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 respond.io?
Yes. Release it at respond.io, 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.