Best Wati alternatives for the Gulf
Otobiz runs WhatsApp from US$39 a month; Wati starts at US$59. Five more alternatives, compared.
Checked . Written by Otobiz, one of the alternatives compared, from each one's own pages.
3,000 messages a month, 1,000 AI replies
| Otobiz Pro | US$66 |
|---|---|
| Pro plan | US$49 |
| AI replies | US$17 |
| Wati | US$258 |
| Pro plan | US$149 |
| Astra AI add-on | US$99 |
| Markup on Meta's fees | US$10 |
Why teams move from Wati
Wati sells Astra AI agents as an add-on, from US$99 a month.
Wati Growth stops at 3 users; Pro charges US$39 a month per extra user.
Wati bills WhatsApp messages at its own rates, 20% above Meta's on Growth and Pro.
Wati alternatives compared
From each company's own pages, in the currency shown to a UAE visitor.
| Platform | Price | AI replies |
|---|---|---|
| Otobiz | PricePro US$39 a month billed yearly (US$49 monthly), with WhatsApp and unlimited messages. | AI repliesAbout US$0.02 a typical reply, paid from prepaid credits at cost (1,000 credits = US$1). |
| Wati | PriceGrowth US$59, Pro US$119 and Business US$279 a month billed yearly; Growth US$69 monthly. | AI repliesAstra AI agents are an add-on, from US$99/month with WhatsApp, listed from Pro. |
| respond.io | PriceStarter US$79 and Growth from US$159 a month billed yearly, rising with active contacts. | AI repliesAI Agents from Growth, metered in AI credits; extra credits US$15 per 1,000. |
| SleekFlow | PricePro AED 399/month, Premium AED 999, billed yearly. | AI repliesAI agents included from Pro. |
| Gallabox | PriceBasic AED 412/month and Essential AED 911 billed yearly (AED 549 and AED 1,214 quarterly). | AI replies500 AI credits a month on Basic; AI agents from Essential, with 2,000 credits. |
| Interakt | PriceGrowth US$55/month and Advanced US$69, billed monthly; Starter US$12 is Instagram only. | AI repliesWhatsApp AI Agents are an add-on: US$74.99/month with 100 AI messages, then US$0.011 each. |
| AiSensy | PriceFree plan; Basic US$45/month and Pro US$99 billed monthly, 10% less yearly. | AI repliesAI Agent Builder add-on: US$50/month for 1,000 AI messages. |
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Moving from Wati
- Export your chats
- Save your past chats in Wati first. They stay behind when the number moves.
- Release your number
- Ask Wati to release your WhatsApp number.
- Connect it in Otobiz
- Its display name, quality rating and approved templates come with it.
Choosing a Wati alternative
Which Wati alternative suits a Gulf business?
Otobiz, if you want every seat and unlimited messages included, and AI with no add-on subscription. respond.io, SleekFlow, Gallabox, Interakt and AiSensy are also compared on this page.
How much does Wati cost?
Growth is US$59 a month billed yearly for 3 users, Pro US$119 for 5 and Business US$279, on Wati's Middle East price list. Astra AI and WhatsApp fees are extra.
Which is better, AiSensy or Wati?
Both sell AI as an add-on: AiSensy's AI Agent Builder is US$50 a month and Wati's Astra starts at US$99. Otobiz charges US$0.02 per AI reply on Pro, with no add-on.
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.
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.