Real prices from each vendor, side by side — including where the other tool is the better pick. No made-up numbers.
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Multi-channel chatbot builder
Best for: Marketing teams running bots across Instagram, WhatsApp, SMS and email.
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AI support & sales for Shopify brands
Best for: Shopify stores that sell and support over WhatsApp, Instagram and live chat.
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AI chat agents for WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook
Best for: Businesses that want an AI agent selling and booking over WhatsApp.
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The best-known link-in-bio page
Best for: Creators who mainly want a polished link-in-bio page for every platform.
At a glance
| DM Automata | ManyChat | Spur | Chatfuel | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1,000 DMs / month, 1 account | 25 active contacts, 4 automations, ManyChat branding | Trial only | Trial only | Unlimited links, 12% seller fee |
| Starting price | $14/mo | $17/mo | $12/mo | $69/mo | $8/mo |
| Channels | Instagram |
InstagramMessengerTikTokTelegramWhatsAppPro+SMSPro+EmailPro+ |
WhatsAppInstagramFacebookLive chat |
WhatsAppInstagramFacebook |
InstagramPremium |
| Link-in-bio page | |||||
| App opener | Not listed | ||||
| Post & Reel scheduler | Premium |
Starting price = cheapest paid plan, monthly, in USD. Each comparison page notes where its figures come from.
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