Per-message platform fee is on a separate rate card
Gupshup alternatives
Gupshup is conversational messaging platform with WhatsApp and AI agents. If you are looking at alternatives, these are the closest options, compared on their own published prices, channels, Arabic and setup, plus VYZR for Gulf teams that need calls and WhatsApp on one agent.
Why teams look beyond Gupshup
Prices shown in INR plus 18% GST
The pricing FAQ also mentions a ₹5,999 monthly fee that the plans do not explain; confirm with the vendor
They need Arabic that works for Gulf callers, or WhatsApp and phone calls handled by the same agent.
Gupshup alternatives compared
| Option | Entry price | Channels | Arabic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYZR | $149/mo Starter (400 min), $349 Pro (1,000 min, WhatsApp), $699 Ultra | Phone calls, WhatsApp, web chat (one agent, shared memory) | Arabic and English; Gulf Arabic (Khaleeji) tested on production calls; 100+ languages |
| Gupshup (for reference) | Pay as you go from a prepaid wallet; enterprise custom | WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, Truecaller and Voice; Instagram on Enterprise | Check with the vendor |
| Wati | $59/mo Growth, $119 Pro, $279 Business (billed yearly) | WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, web; voice agents on Business | Check with the vendor |
| respond.io | $79/mo Starter, $159 Growth, $279 Advanced (billed yearly) | WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, email, calls | Check with the vendor |
| SleekFlow | AED 399/mo Pro, AED 999 Premium (billed yearly) | WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, web, SMS, VoIP | Check with the vendor |
| Interakt | $55/mo Growth, $69 Advanced (+taxes); AI agents add-on $74.99 | WhatsApp, Instagram | Check with the vendor |
| AiSensy | Free plan; $45, $99, $299, $899/mo (Basic to Unlimited, billed monthly); AI agent add-on $50/mo | Check with the vendor | |
| Gallabox | AED 412/mo Basic, AED 911 Essential, AED 1,740 Advanced (billed yearly) | WhatsApp, Instagram, web; AI voice on Advanced | Check with the vendor |
Each option in one line
VYZR
VYZR adds what WhatsApp-first tools are lighter on: an AI agent that answers your phone line too, books into your calendar and hands over with the full story, with Meta's WhatsApp rates passed through with no markup.
Book a demoWati
Low entry price for a WhatsApp team inbox. Voice only on the top plan.
VYZR vs Watirespond.io
Strong omnichannel inbox and workflows. Contact-based overage ($12–15 per 100 contacts).
VYZR vs respond.ioSleekFlow
Prices published in AED with a UAE page. Number hosting and AI credits cost extra.
VYZR vs SleekFlowInterakt
Low monthly price. AI agents are a paid add-on.
VYZR vs InteraktAiSensy
Affordable add-ons for chatbots and AI agents. Pricing centred on India; international in USD.
VYZR vs AiSensyGallabox
Prices published in AED. Phone AI only on the top self-serve plan.
VYZR vs GallaboxGupshup alternatives: questions
What is the best Gupshup alternative?
It depends on what you need. Wati is the closest like-for-like option; VYZR suits Gulf teams that want calls, WhatsApp and Arabic on one agent with setup available.
How much does Gupshup cost?
Pay as you go from a prepaid wallet; enterprise custom.
Which alternatives support Arabic?
Arabic support varies by vendor and dialect; the table above shows what each vendor publishes. Test the dialect your callers speak on a live call before you commit.
Where these facts come from
- Gupshup pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- Wati pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- respond.io pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- SleekFlow pricing (UAE) · checked 2026-11-09
- Interakt pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- AiSensy pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- AiSensy pricing (USD) · checked 2026-11-09
- Gallabox pricing · checked 2026-11-09
- VYZR pricing
Vendors change prices and features often. Confirm current details with each vendor before you buy, and tell us at info@vyzr.ai if anything here is out of date.
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