WaveloopvsChitChatBotCH- Instagram comment to DMYes, on every plan
- Story replies to DMYes, on every plan
- DM keyword repliesYes, on every plan
- Follow to unlockYes, Creator plan and up
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A ChitChatBot alternative built for Instagram.
ChitChatBot is a no-code chatbot platform for seven messaging channels, with a team that can build and run your bot for you.
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How Waveloop and ChitChatBot compare.
| Feature | Waveloop | ChitChatBot |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram comment to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes, on a keyword or any comment |
| Story replies to DM | Yes, on every plan | Yes |
| DM keyword replies | Yes, on every plan | Yes, with keyword and intent routing |
| Follow to unlock | Yes, Creator plan and up | Not listed as a feature |
| Email collection in DMs | Yes, Creator plan and up | Yes, in lead magnet flows |
| AI replies to DMs | AI drafts replies for you to review (Business plan) | Yes, with GPT-4 or Claude models inside DM flows |
| Free plan | Yes. 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month, no card | Mentioned on their homepage, limits not listed |
| Starting paid price | $15/month (Creator), unlimited contacts | $29/month (DIY) after a $19.99 first month, priced by contact list size |
| Official Meta Tech Provider | Yes, and an Official Meta Business Partner | Their site says Verified Meta Tech Partner |
Choose Waveloop if
- You only need Instagram and want to set up each automation yourself with a post, a keyword and a DM.
- You want a free plan with clear limits, then a flat $15 a month with unlimited contacts.
- You want to build automations by chatting with Claude or ChatGPT.
Choose ChitChatBot if
- You need WhatsApp, Messenger, TikTok, SMS or voice as well as Instagram.
- You want a team to design, build and run your bot for you.
Pricing
ChitChatBot pricing, in plain words.
ChitChatBot
The DIY plan starts at $29 a month after a paid first month at $19.99, and the price grows with the size of your contact list. Done-for-you plans, where their team builds and runs the bot, start at $499 a month. Their homepage mentions a free plan with no card, but the pricing page does not list one.
Waveloop
Flat prices. No charge per contact. Hobby is free with no card. Creator is $15 a month, or ₹1,499 plus GST in India, with unlimited contacts.
What each tool is for.
ChitChatBot is a chatbot platform for seven channels: WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, web chat, voice, SMS and TikTok. You can build bots yourself on its no-code platform, or pay its team to build and run them. Its builder can use AI models such as GPT-4 or Claude, and it comes with a CRM, pipelines and ticketing. Its site says it is a Verified Meta Tech Partner.
Waveloop is built only for Instagram. It sends your DM when someone comments a keyword, replies to your story or DMs you a word. You set each one up yourself in a few fields: a post, a keyword and a message.
What they share on Instagram.
On Instagram, ChitChatBot covers comment to DM on a keyword or on any comment, story replies, mentions and DMs. It can route a chat by keyword, collect emails inside a lead magnet flow and send drip messages over several days.
Waveloop's comment to DM, story replies and DM keywords work on every plan, including free Hobby. Each DM can carry a link button. Creator adds follow to unlock, email collection, card replies and Intelligence. Everyone who triggers a comment automation is saved as a contact you can search and export.
Where ChitChatBot is stronger.
If you sell on many channels, ChitChatBot runs one bot across all of them. If you would rather not build anything, its done-for-you plans include a custom bot, conversation design and monthly reporting. It also connects to CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce.
Waveloop's AI agent is on the Business plan, and it drafts DM replies from your own knowledge for you to review. It does not answer DMs on its own.
Prices and which one fits.
ChitChatBot's DIY plan starts at $29 a month after a paid first month at $19.99, and the price grows with your contact list. Done-for-you plans start at $499 a month.
Waveloop Hobby is free with no card: 3 automations, 50 new contacts a month and unlimited DMs. Creator costs $15 a month or $150 a year, with unlimited contacts. Each Instagram account you connect has its own plan. You can also connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and create automations by chatting. See every plan on the pricing page.
If you need many channels or a done-for-you build, ChitChatBot is made for that. If Instagram is your main channel and you want to set things up yourself, Waveloop is the lighter choice.
Switching
Moving from ChitChatBot to Waveloop.
- 1
Sign up free with no card, then log in with your Instagram professional account.
- 2
For each ChitChatBot comment trigger you want to keep, pick the post or reel, set the keyword and write the DM.
- 3
Turn off the ChitChatBot comment trigger on that post so nobody gets two DMs.
- 4
Comment the keyword from another account to check the DM arrives.
FAQ
Waveloop and ChitChatBot, answered.
Is Waveloop a good ChitChatBot alternative?
Yes, if Instagram is your main channel and you want to set things up yourself. If you need several channels or a team to build the bot for you, ChitChatBot is made for that.
Is Waveloop cheaper than ChitChatBot?
Waveloop Hobby is free, and Creator is $15 a month with unlimited contacts. ChitChatBot's DIY plan starts at $29 a month after a $19.99 first month, and its price grows with your contact list.
Can Waveloop build my automations for me?
You set up each automation yourself by picking a post, a keyword and your DM. You can also connect Waveloop to Claude or ChatGPT and create automations by chatting, with the same limits as your plan.
Can I move my ChitChatBot automations to Waveloop?
Not automatically. You recreate each comment to DM automation by picking a post, a keyword and your DM, or you import several at once from a CSV file, within your plan's automation limit. Contacts and flows do not carry over.
Can I use ChitChatBot and Waveloop at the same time?
Yes, on different posts. If both tools answer comments on the same post, people can get two DMs, so turn off the ChitChatBot trigger on any post where Waveloop runs.
Do I need a card to try Waveloop?
No. Hobby is a free plan with no card. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial that takes a card, and the first payment is taken on day 7.
Last updated , the day we checked ChitChatBot’s public website. Plans and features change, so check their site for the latest.
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