Unifonic 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 Unifonic
Unifonic's AI chatbot is on its Intelligence plan, priced on request.
Unifonic's plans start at US$499 a month, and Engagement (US$999) includes one basic agent seat.
Unifonic adds Messenger and Instagram from Engagement; Otobiz Pro connects them beside WhatsApp.
Unifonic starts with a consultation; Otobiz starts today, no card needed.
Otobiz vs Unifonic, side by side
From each company's own pages, each number linked to its source.
| Compared on | Otobiz | Unifonic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OtobizPro US$39 a month billed yearly (US$49 monthly), with WhatsApp and unlimited messages. | UnifonicConnect US$499 and Engagement US$999 a month; Intelligence is custom-priced. |
| AI replies | OtobizAbout US$0.02 a typical reply, paid from prepaid credits at cost (1,000 credits = US$1). | UnifonicAI chatbot on Intelligence, priced on request; Engagement's chatbot includes 5,000 monthly sessions. |
| Team members | OtobizUp to 4 on Pro, unlimited from Business, with no seat fees. | UnifonicNo agent console on Connect; 1 basic seat on Engagement, extra seats unpriced. |
| WhatsApp fees | OtobizMeta bills them to your own account, with no Otobiz markup. | UnifonicNot stated on its pricing page; usage beyond plan limits costs extra. |
| Channels | Otobiz15 channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Telegram and website chat, in one inbox; Pro connects 4. | UnifonicSMS, voice, email and WhatsApp; Messenger and Instagram from Engagement. |
| Company and support | OtobizA UAE company, with support on WhatsApp and email. | UnifonicSaudi company, since 2006, with offices including Riyadh and Dubai. |
| Arabic | OtobizAI replies in Arabic, English and any language your customers use; Arabic website. | UnifonicArabic website and pricing page. |
| WhatsApp Business app | OtobizEligible numbers connect with an in-app code, with contacts and 6 months of chats. | UnifonicNot stated on its pricing page. |
| Getting started | Otobiz14-day free trial on Pro, Growth and Business, no card needed. | UnifonicStarts with a free consultation. |
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Switching from Unifonic
How much does Otobiz cost compared with Unifonic?
Unlimited messages and your whole team on Pro: US$49 a month (US$39 billed yearly), plus US$17 for 1,000 AI replies. Unifonic's plans start at US$499 a month, and its AI chatbot plan is priced on request.
How much does Unifonic cost?
Connect is US$499 a month and Engagement US$999, before taxes. Intelligence, the plan with the AI chatbot, is priced on request.
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 Unifonic?
Yes. Release it at Unifonic, 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.
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Unlimited messages and your whole team
WhatsApp from US$39 a month on Pro, with a 14-day free trial.