Chatfuel vs Respond.io
Both are in Chat and chatbots. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Chatfuel's cheapest paid plan is $18/mo, against $79/mo for Respond.io.
| Chatfuel | Respond.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $18/mo | from $79/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Business ($18/mo, $216/yr); Agency S ($90/mo, $1080/yr) | Starter ($79/mo); Growth ($159/mo); Advanced ($279/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Agencies | Not stated |
| Key features | WhatsApp conversion tracking to Meta Pixel; Lead qualification and scoring automation; In-chat product and service sales; Automatic replies to post and Reel comments | Team and custom inboxes; Mobile app; AI prompt and AI assist; Broadcasts and workflow automation (Growth and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Chatfuel
- Free trial available
- Business is $18 a month
- Agency S supports 3 companies
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- AI credits are limited ($20 a month on Business, $100 on Agency S)
- Usage limits apply and are documented elsewhere
Respond.io
- 7-day trial with no credit card
- Starter has unlimited monthly active contacts
- Advanced adds webhooks and SSO
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Starter is limited to 5 users
- Workflows and broadcasts start on Growth ($159 a month)