2Chat vs ManyChat

The ManyChat alternative to scale with control.

Grow on WhatsApp with controlled costs and a simple migration of your current number in just minutes.

2Chat
Why teams switch

What teams value when they consider
2Chat over ManyChat

Most teams that switch to 2Chat share a similar experience. These are the reasons they mention most often:

WhatsApp is locked behind Pro

ManyChat puts WhatsApp Business API on the Pro plan ($29/mo annual) and above. If WhatsApp is your main channel, you are paying for tiers built around Instagram and Messenger first.

Costs balloon with active contacts

Every ManyChat plan caps active contacts, from 25 on Free to 25,000 on Advanced, and bills up to $0.10 per extra contact. As your audience grows, your bill grows even when your usage does not.

No WhatsApp inbound calls

ManyChat does not support WhatsApp voice calls. If customers call your business number, you still need a separate phone system to handle them.

WhatsApp coexistence

2Chat

Use app and API together

ManyChat

Not supported

Workflow automation

2Chat

Make, n8n and Zapier native

ManyChat

Zapier only

Audio transcription

2Chat

Included on all plans

ManyChat

Not supported

Migration assistance

2Chat

Human support, no cost

ManyChat

Self-serve only

Why 2Chat

What you get with 2Chat that ManyChat does not give you

Predictable, flat pricing

Pay a flat monthly fee based on agents and connections, not on how many contacts message you. Meta WhatsApp fees are pass-through and charged at cost.

No contact based traps

ManyChat caps active contacts on every tier and bills overages of up to $0.10 per extra contact depending on your plan. 2Chat does not bill by contact, so your costs do not balloon as you grow.

Built for WhatsApp first

Every plan includes WhatsApp Business API, coexistence with the WhatsApp Business App, inbound calls, templates, and bulk messaging. With ManyChat, WhatsApp is locked to the Pro tier.

Real omnichannel platform

WhatsApp, SMS, virtual phone numbers, and a full phone system in one workspace. Bring your customers to one place instead of stitching together separate tools.

See it on your own number in 5 minutes

No credit card required. WhatsApp Business API included on every plan.

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Practical feature comparison

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Pricing and limits

Flat monthly pricing
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Unlimited contacts
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Contact overage fees

Up to $0.10 per extra contact

None

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WhatsApp Business

Pick the right tool

Which one is right for you?

A practical guide to evaluate why 2Chat is the right fit for you.

2Chat

2Chat is the better choice if you:

Use WhatsApp as your main customer channel

Want chat and voice calls in the same inbox

Need predictable pricing that does not scale with contacts

Build automations with Make, n8n, or custom webhooks

Want bulk campaigns, SMS, voice call reports and virtual phone numbers all in one platform

ManyChat

ManyChat is the better choice if you:

Run Instagram and Facebook Messenger as your main channels

Need a native Klaviyo or ActiveCampaign integration

Want TikTok or Telegram as a messaging channel

Are focused on chatbot growth tools for creators and small e-commerce

Migration

Switch to 2Chat without wasting time

No credit card required. Our team helps you migrate.

Estimated time: under one afternoon
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1
Connect your WhatsApp number

Sign up for 2Chat and run Meta's Embedded Signup. If your number is in the WhatsApp Business App, coexistence keeps your message history and lets the app stay active on your phone.

2
Import contacts

Export your ManyChat subscribers as a CSV file and upload them to 2Chat to start messaging.

3
Rebuild your key flows

Recreate your most-used automations in the 2Chat flow builder. The model is similar enough that most flows take minutes, not hours.

4
Deactivate ManyChat

Once your flows are live in 2Chat, redirect any incoming traffic to 2Chat. Our team is on hand if you need help.

Real-life experiences

Companies that transformed

Creating chatbots was super easy with their flow builder. Just drag and drop the components and it's ready in seconds. The connection to WhatsApp was also great. We used our own number without changing it to WhatsApp Business API.

Mark M.

Mark M.

Founder & CEO

Excellent customer service! I had some difficulties, but the agents helped me resolve the issues. Very professional at all times. Thank you!!

Marcos E.

2Chat has become an essential component of our daily operations! It was so nice to set up bots with their canvas for WhatsApp, in ten minutes we had an entirely new way to respond to our creators. Great integrations with Slack and Zapier!

Oscar S.

Oscar S.

Founder

We are using the HubSpot integration to log WhatsApp messages and calls on our CRM, and so far, it's been great both in terms of quality and prices.

Adriana

A 6-star implementation and support experience. They accompanied us in every inquiry and requirement we had.

Juan W.

Juan W.

Customer Support Manager

A Game-Changer for WhatsApp Business Management

Luciano T.

CTO

Very good, when we ran into any obstacles in our integration, their support always helped us quickly and directly in solving each of the problems. They even made custom functions for us! We are very happy.

Esteban T.

Esteban T.

CEO

User-Friendly App with Outstanding Customer Support

Carlos H.

CEO

It's simple, well structured, has an API, but most of all, it has an amazing support team that helped us navigate the product, onboard and solve minor issues very quickly. Very happy to recommend 2Chat. Super solid!

Henrique S.

2Chat's integration with Make.com is incredibly smooth and reliable. I've been using it to sync WhatsApp messages into Slack channels, and it works perfectly to keep everyone aligned without switching tools.

Wil M.

This tool allows you to use normal WhatsApp Business like an API, which opens many doors for automation. Customer support is very friendly. They have native integration with Zapier and Make. What you can ask more!

Kaan O.

We use 2Chat for our Slack x WhatsApp integration as a marketing agency. It works perfectly. We had 1 small issue and this was resolved within 2 minutes. Fantastic service, highly recommend.

EDGEY

Marketing agency

4.7 stars on independent platforms

Highly rated across trusted review platforms

Frequently asked questions

For any business that uses WhatsApp, yes. ManyChat locks WhatsApp, SMS and email behind the Pro plan ($29/mo annual), caps active contacts on every tier (2,500 on Pro), and bills overages of up to $0.10 per extra contact. 2Chat starts at $31/mo annual with WhatsApp Business API, AI, audio transcription, and a developer API already included, and no contact caps.

Yes. 2Chat supports the Meta Embedded Signup flow and also the coexistence mode, which lets you keep using the WhatsApp Business App on your phone while your team works from 2Chat on the same number. Message history is preserved.

No. 2Chat plans are priced by agents and connections. You do not get billed for how many people message you, and there are no surprise overage fees on contacts.

Meta charges per WhatsApp conversation directly. 2Chat passes those fees through at cost without markup. ManyChat also passes Meta fees through, but only on plans that include WhatsApp.

Most teams migrate in under an afternoon. You connect your WhatsApp Business number through Meta Embedded Signup, import contacts, and rebuild flows using the 2Chat automation builder. Our team is available to help with the migration.

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