Manychat 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
- Manychat's cheapest paid plan is $14/mo, against $79/mo for Respond.io.
| Manychat | Respond.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $14/mo | from $79/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Essential ($14/mo annual, $168/yr); Pro ($29/mo annual, $348/yr); Business ($69/mo annual, $828/yr); Advanced ($139/mo annual, $1668/yr) | Starter ($79/mo); Growth ($159/mo); Advanced ($279/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Automation builder and templates; Unlimited automations (Essential and up); Broadcasting and AI-powered conversations (Pro); Inbox with scheduled messages | Team and custom inboxes; Mobile app; AI prompt and AI assist; Broadcasts and workflow automation (Growth and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Manychat
- Free plan, 14-day free trial of Essential and Pro
- No Manychat branding from Essential
- Annual billing saves up to 30%
Trade-offs
- Free is limited to 25 active contacts and shows Manychat branding
- Prices rise with active contacts: 250 on Essential, 2,500 on Pro
- Business and Advanced have no trial listed
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)