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WP SMS vs WPChat

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWP SMSWPChat
Our score7.7/10Not rated
Starts at$59/year$49/year (better)
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs7K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorWP SMSWPChat
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose WP SMS if…

  • Stores sending order and delivery SMS
  • Membership or event sites sending bulk SMS
  • You want to start free
WP SMS reviewVisit WP SMS (opens in a new tab)

Choose WPChat if…

  • Sites that take sales or support questions on WhatsApp
  • Agencies running chat for several client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
WPChat reviewVisit WPChat (opens in a new tab)

Features

WP SMS

  • Bulk and automated SMS
  • Form and subscriber integrations
  • WooCommerce SMS
  • Two-factor login by SMS
  • Zapier and webhooks

WPChat

  • Multi-channel chat
  • Agents
  • FAQ answers
  • Chat funnels
  • Visibility controls
  • Analytics

Pros and cons

WP SMS

  • Free version with unlimited SMS sending on WordPress.org
  • Supports 200+ SMS gateways on the free plan
  • Pay only the gateway costs on the free plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Receiving SMS, abandoned cart SMS and two-factor login need the All-in-One plan
  • SMS sending costs are billed by the gateway provider on top of the plugin plan

WPChat

  • Supports WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram and Instagram
  • Agents included on every plan
  • Visibility controls for chat buttons
  • No free version
  • Advanced analytics and chat funnels need the Plus plan
  • Smart search tokens are capped by plan

Pricing plans

WP SMS

  • Free

    Free

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited SMS sending
    • Support for 200+ SMS gateways
    • Pay only the gateway costs

  • All-in-OneStarts here

    $59/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 300+ gateways
    • Scheduled and recurring SMS
    • Receive SMS inbox and two-factor login

WPChat

  • BasicStarts here

    $49/year

    1 website sites

    • WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram and Instagram chat
    • Up to 5 agents
    • Up to 30 FAQs

  • Plus

    $99/year

    5 websites sites

    • Up to 10 agents
    • Chat funnels and advanced analytics
    • Remove WPChat branding

  • Elite

    $199/year

    25 websites sites

    • Unlimited agents and FAQs
    • 50,000 smart search tokens
    • Priority support

WP SMS vs WPChat questions

Is WP SMS better than WPChat?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, WP SMS or WPChat?

WP SMS starts at $59/year and WPChat starts at $49/year.

Can I get WP SMS or WPChat cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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