Comparison · Verified pricing
Replied vs ManyChat
The largest Instagram and Messenger automation platform. US-based, contact-based pricing. Here's an honest, source-cited side-by-side so you can pick the right tool — not the loudest one.
Replied
₹499/mo
Free tier available. ₹3,999/year (~33% off).
ManyChat
$14/mo (Essential)
Up to $69/mo (Business) + AI add-on. Free up to 25 active contacts (reduced from 1,000 in March 2026).
Pricing verified from manychat.com · help.manychat.com · flowgent.ai · Last checked 2026-04-28.
ManyChat pricing tiers
What ManyChat actually charges
The facts
What we verified about ManyChat
- ManyChat overhauled pricing on March 2, 2026 — the old 1,000-contact free tier was reduced to 25 active contacts.
- Pro and Business plans charge per active contact above plan limits ($0.018–$0.025/contact).
- AI Step (their AI feature) is a separate $29/month add-on, only on Pro and Business.
- WhatsApp messages and SMS are billed separately on top of plan fees.
Honest take
Where each tool wins
ManyChat is better when
- ✓ Most mature platform — extensive integrations, multi-channel (IG + Messenger + WhatsApp + SMS)
- ✓ Powerful flow builder for complex multi-step funnels
- ✓ Large template library and partner ecosystem
Replied is better when
- ✓ ₹499/month flat. We don’t care if you have 250 or 250,000 followers — same price.
- ✓ No AI add-on tax. Hindi + 5 regional language templates included.
- ✓ Indian payment: UPI, cards, netbanking. No USD conversions, no FX surprise.
- ✓ Replied takes ~60 seconds to set a rule. ManyChat’s flow builder has a learning curve.
Things to know
Common ManyChat concerns
- Per-contact pricing punishes growth — your bill increases as you succeed
- March 2026 free-tier cut (1,000 → 25 contacts) pushed many small creators onto paid plans overnight
- AI features locked behind a $29/month add-on on top of the plan
- USD pricing — Indian users absorb FX swings every billing cycle
Try Replied free.
Unlimited replies on the free tier. Upgrade to ₹499/month flat when you’re ready. Cancel in one click — no retention loop.
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