WhatsApp marketing, plus everything around it
Wati is a dedicated WhatsApp tool. BeeCastly puts WhatsApp next to Instagram, email, a CRM, booking, funnels and an online store, with a free plan and paid plans from $19 a month.
BeeCastly and Wati side by side
| BeeCastly and Wati side by side | BeeCastly | Wati |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, no card and no time limit | No, 7-day free trial |
| Users included | 3 on Starter ($19/month), 10 on Growth ($49/month), 25 on Pro ($99/month) | 3 on Growth, 5 on Pro and Business |
| Extra users | Included up to the plan limit | $24/user/month on Pro, $69/user/month on Business, none on Growth |
| WhatsApp message fees | Meta's per-message rates apply on the official WhatsApp Business API | Meta's per-message rates, charged on top of the plan |
| Other channels | Instagram DMs, email and SMS in the same inbox | Focused on WhatsApp |
| Beyond messaging | CRM, funnels, booking, online store, invoices, AI phone calls | WhatsApp chatbots, broadcasts and a shared team inbox |
Wati details are from wati.io/pricing, checked 2026-10-05. Wati shows plan prices by region, so check their page for your price. BeeCastly prices are from our pricing page.
What you get
WhatsApp campaigns and inbox
Send broadcasts to opted-in contacts and answer every chat from a shared team inbox.
Instagram, email and SMS too
Reach customers on the channel they read, without paying for a second tool.
AI replies and AI calls
An AI assistant answers common questions in chat, and AI phone calls follow up with leads in English, Hindi or Hinglish.
CRM pipeline
Every chat becomes a contact you can tag, move through a pipeline and follow up on.
Booking and online store
Customers book appointments or order products, and confirmations go out on WhatsApp.
Funnels and landing pages
Build pages that send visitors straight into a WhatsApp chat with you.
Switching from Wati
- 1
Create a free account
No card needed. The free plan has no time limit.
- 2
Import your contacts
Export contacts from Wati as a CSV file and import them into BeeCastly.
- 3
Connect your WhatsApp number
Follow the setup guide to connect your number, then add Instagram and email if you use them.
- 4
Recreate your templates and flows
Add your message templates and rebuild your main automations.
When Wati is the better choice
We would rather you pick the right tool. Wati is likely a better fit if:
- WhatsApp is the only channel you use and you want a tool built around nothing else.
- You want a provider that is an official Meta Business Partner to handle your WhatsApp Business API setup.
- Your team already relies on Wati's WhatsApp chatbot builder and its integrations.
Questions people ask
Is BeeCastly cheaper than Wati?
BeeCastly has a free plan and paid plans from $19 a month that include 3 users. Wati has no free plan and shows prices by region, so compare their pricing page for your country. On both, Meta's WhatsApp message fees are separate from the plan price.
Does BeeCastly use the official WhatsApp Business API?
Yes. You can connect your number through Meta's official WhatsApp Business API, which is required for broadcasts and message templates.
Can I move my contacts from Wati?
Yes. Export your contacts from Wati as a CSV file and import them into BeeCastly. Message templates and chatbot flows need to be set up again.
Can my whole team answer chats?
Yes. Every paid plan includes several users who share one inbox: 3 on Starter, 10 on Growth and 25 on Pro.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The free plan needs no card and has no time limit.
Try BeeCastly free
Connect WhatsApp and see your chats, contacts and campaigns in one place. No card required.