The AiSensy alternative that answers with AI — on every channel
AiSensy is a WhatsApp-only platform where the chatbot and AI agent builders are paid add-ons. IotaBot includes the AI on every plan, works on WhatsApp, Instagram, your website and email, and adds nothing to Meta's message rates.
IotaBot vs AiSensy pricing
- Spark — FreeFree
- Ember₹799/month
- Ignite ₹2,999/month
Every plan includes website chat, WhatsApp, Instagram and email, with the AI chatbot. WhatsApp message fees are billed by Meta at its own rates.
₹1,350 + ₹2,500 / month
AiSensy lists the WhatsApp AI Agent Builder at ₹1,350/month (1,000 AI messages) and the chatbot builder at ₹2,500/month, as add-ons. Message credits are recharged separately.
Source: AiSensy pricing, checked 1 October 2026.
IotaBot vs AiSensy: feature comparison
| IotaBot | AiSensy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | Website chat, WhatsApp, Instagram and email — on every plan | |
| AI answers | AI trained on your website, FAQs and policies, on every plan | AI Agent Builder add-on, ₹1,350/month for 1,000 AI messages |
| Chatbot flows | Quick actions, forms and WhatsApp buttons and lists, included | Chatbot builder add-on, ₹2,500/month |
| Marketing message to India | ₹0.8631 — Meta's rate, billed by Meta | ₹1.09 per message, from prepaid credits |
| Utility message to India | ₹0.115 — Meta's rate, billed by Meta | ₹0.145 per message |
| Website chat and email | Included, same inbox | Not offered |
| Developer API | REST API and signed webhooks for every channel (paid plans) | Available |
AiSensy details from their pricing page on 1 October 2026. Prices change — check before you decide.
Why choose IotaBot over AiSensy
Meta's own message rates
Meta's rate card for India is ₹0.8631 per marketing message and ₹0.115 per utility message (from 1 October 2026). With IotaBot that is what you pay, billed by Meta.
Learn more →AI included, not an add-on
Every IotaBot plan answers from your own content with AI, with live handoff when a person is needed.
Learn more →More than WhatsApp
Customers also write on Instagram, your website and email. IotaBot answers all four from one inbox.
Learn more →When AiSensy is the better choice
- You only use WhatsApp and mostly send broadcasts, and you prefer prepaid message credits.
- You want AiSensy's Indian virtual number add-on.
How to switch from AiSensy to IotaBot
- 1
Create your workspace
Sign up free, add your website and fill an industry template so the AI can answer from the start.
- 2
Move your WhatsApp number
Disconnect the number from AiSensy, then connect it to IotaBot with Meta's Embedded Signup.
- 3
Sync templates and go live
Approved templates belong to your WhatsApp Business account — sync them, and the AI starts answering.
AiSensy alternative: frequently asked questions
Why are AiSensy's message prices different from Meta's?
AiSensy lists its own per-message prices (₹1.09 marketing, ₹0.145 utility for India). Meta's published rates from 1 October 2026 are ₹0.8631 and ₹0.115. With IotaBot, Meta bills your WhatsApp Business account directly at its own rates.
Is the AI chatbot extra on IotaBot?
No. The AI that answers from your content is part of every plan, including the free plan; plans differ in how many AI messages they include.
Can I switch from AiSensy without losing my number?
Yes. Your number and approved templates belong to your WhatsApp Business account. Disconnect from AiSensy, connect to IotaBot, and sync your templates.
Does IotaBot support WhatsApp broadcasts?
Yes — marketing campaigns send approved templates to a list or segment, with optional follow-up steps, and replies come back into the inbox.
Does IotaBot add a markup on WhatsApp messages?
No. Meta's charges go to your own WhatsApp Business account; IotaBot adds no per-message fee.
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