1. Bitespeed
BiteSpeed · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp marketing and support for e-commerce.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
WhatsApp automation · Alternatives
Best Respond.io alternatives in India (2026)
Respond.io is a whatsapp automation product from Respond.io, Kuala Lumpur, priced at ₹6,500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 16 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Respond.io are Bitespeed (₹4,000/mo), Interakt (₹2,757/mo), Zoko (₹2,999/mo), Trengo (₹9,000/mo) and Wappblaster (₹3,999/mo). Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Respond.io alternative
There is no free plan
Respond.io has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Respond.io starts at ₹6,500/mo. 16 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Respond.io is built in Malaysia. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Respond.io alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Respond.io's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Respond.io (current) | ₹6,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Bitespeed | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Interakt | ₹2,757/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoko | ₹2,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Trengo | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Wappblaster | ₹3,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  360dialog | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Whatso | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  MyOperator WhatsApp | ₹2,499/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Rasayel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Wassenger | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Rapbooster | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Callbell | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Gupshup WhatsApp | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Twilio WhatsApp API | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Gallabox | ₹2,399/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  WhatsApp Business Platform | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  WATI | ₹2,499/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  QuickReply.ai | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Freshchat WhatsApp | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Respond.io alternatives in detail
2. Interakt
Haptik (Jio) · Mumbai · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp Business API for SMBs and D2C brands.
₹2,757/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹3,743/mo cheaper (₹2,757/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- WhatsApp broadcast campaigns with analytics
- Instagram messaging
- RCS channel (Enterprise)
- Carousels and WhatsApp Forms
- Unified team inbox for WhatsApp and Instagram
3. Zoko
Zoko · Bengaluru · WhatsApp automation · 4.6/5
WhatsApp commerce and support for Shopify brands.
₹2,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹3,501/mo cheaper (₹2,999/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹2,500/mo higher (₹9,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
₹3,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹2,501/mo cheaper (₹3,999/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
₹4,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹4,500/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹4,500/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
8. MyOperator WhatsApp
MyOperator · Noida · WhatsApp automation · 4.4/5
WhatsApp Business API with call centre integration.
₹2,499/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹4,001/mo cheaper (₹2,499/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
- Built in India (Noida)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
10. Wassenger
Wassenger · Barcelona · WhatsApp automation · 4.2/5
WhatsApp API for teams and developers.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Respond.io
- Starts ₹4,500/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo)
Respond.io alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Respond.io
Free Respond.io alternatives
Indian alternatives to Respond.io
How to choose a Respond.io alternative
- Insist on the official Business API. Tools built on unofficial automation risk your number being banned outright, and you will have no recourse.
- Understand the pricing model. Meta charges per conversation and vendors add a markup or a platform fee on top — compare the all-in cost per conversation, not the monthly subscription.
- Check template approval support. Getting message templates approved is the main operational friction here, and good vendors actively help.
Respond.io alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Respond.io in 2026?+
The closest matches to Respond.io on App Advisor are Bitespeed (₹4,000/mo), Interakt (₹2,757/mo), Zoko (₹2,999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Respond.io, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Respond.io?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp (Free plan), Freshchat WhatsApp (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Respond.io?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rapbooster starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo, compared with ₹6,500/mo for Respond.io. Zoho SalesIQ WhatsApp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Respond.io?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Bitespeed (₹4,000/mo), Interakt (₹2,757/mo), Zoko (₹2,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Respond.io vs Bitespeed: which is better?+
Bitespeed is the closest match to Respond.io in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹6,500/mo); Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Respond.io alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in whatsapp automation or a category Respond.io also covers, and Respond.io's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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