KlickTipp alternatives compared
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KlickTipp alternative: This comparison lists SmartChat, KlickTipp, Mailchimp and CleverReach. SmartChat only sends through WhatsApp and has no add-ons, no setup fee and no minimum term. For KlickTipp, Mailchimp and CleverReach, verified values are in the table. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
We read KlickTipp, Mailchimp and CleverReach on the providers' public pages on 02.11.2026. Quotes are in quotation marks.
| SmartChat | KlickTipp | Mailchimp | CleverReach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sending WhatsApp | WhatsApp newsletter and follow-ups in every plan, including Free | According to a help guide: send WhatsApp templates through Make; this requires a "Premium subscription or higher so that you have access to the API" | x | The pricing table has the line "WhatsApp-Messages (Zapier)" in all plans; its own WhatsApp sending is not described there |
| Automations per plan | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro); your own from Basic | 3, 6, 10, as many as you like automated campaigns (Standard, Premium, Deluxe, Enterprise) | Essentials: “Up to 4 flow steps” | Automation chains: 1, 1, unlimited, unlimited (Lite, Basic, Pro, Enterprise) |
| Starting price and free plan | €0 (Free) with no time limit, then €299 per month | From €30 per month, plus statutory VAT; free plan not listed on the pricing page | Free up to 250 contacts; from 10,000 contacts 15% discount on the first 12 months; display in EUR or USD selectable | Lite €0, then €15 per month, plus statutory VAT |
| Setup and add-ons | No setup fee, no add-ons, no surcharge per message; you pay Meta fees directly to Meta | One-time setup €0 up to Deluxe, Enterprise from €699 | x | Premium support €22.95 per month, onboarding €29.00 per session; no setup fee according to the FAQ |
| term and cancellation | No minimum term; cancel any time, up to 1 hour before the charge | Term agreed individually, renewal by the initial term; cancellation at the latest six weeks before the term ends | Cancellation or downgrade to Free at any time | Monthly plans: one month with automatic renewal; annual plans: one year, cancellation at least one month before the term ends; prepaid with no fixed term |
| Integrations | API, MCP, webhook, Zapier, Make and n8n in every plan | REST API from Premium; guide for Make in the help center | not verified | REST API documentation linked; Zapier and Make listed under „Sonstige“ (Other) |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026.
not verified = not found matching in our two retrievals. No statement about the provider follows from this.
Who fits what.
The answer depends on whether you want to keep going with email lists or build WhatsApp as a channel. Here you only find what can be verified on the providers' pages.
SmartChat features
- Consent first. Newsletter and follow-ups only go to contacts who have confirmed. They can unsubscribe with STOP.
- Ready in 60 seconds. After you enter your website, SmartChat AI builds the landing page, the confirmation message and the follow-ups.
- All sign-up channels in the plan. Website popup, QR code and click-to-WhatsApp button are already included in Free.
- Proof as a PDF. For every contact, you keep a record of the date, time and channel of consent and retrieve it as a PDF.
- Costs without extras. You pay Meta fees directly to Meta. Over 300 businesses use SmartChat.
Features of the other providers
- KlickTipp: sign-up data. For each prospect, KlickTipp stores the IP address, time and URL of the sign-up page. The home page also lists an AI agent, compatible with Claude, ChatGPT, Langdock, OpenClaw and other MCP-capable tools.
- Mailchimp: free start. The Free plan applies up to 250 contacts. According to the pricing page, cancellation or downgrade to Free is possible at any time.
- CleverReach: data in Germany and the EU. CleverReach writes that all data is stored exclusively on servers in Germany and the EU. There is also an AI text assistant for newsletter copy.
Prices at a glance.
Each provider charges differently. That's why the prices are listed separately and the way the provider states them. Amounts in euros per month.
KlickTipp
KlickTipp states its prices plus statutory VAT. The pricing page lists 10% less for annual payment and 20% less for two-year payment.
| Standard | Premium | Deluxe | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per month, paid monthly | 30 € | 50 € | 70 € | from €170 |
| Per month, with annual payment | 27 € | 45 € | 63 € | from €153 |
| Per month, with two-year payment | 24 € | 40 € | 56 € | from €136 |
CleverReach
CleverReach writes on its pricing page: "Alle Preise zzgl. der jeweils geltenden, gesetzlichen Mehrwertsteuer." (All prices plus the applicable statutory VAT.)
| Lite | Basic | Pro | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per month | 0 € | 15 € | 18 € | 499 € |
Mailchimp
Mailchimp lists a Free plan up to 250 contacts on its pricing page. We don't list the amounts for the paid plans here because the contact tiers of the promotional prices are not clear there.
SmartChat
Free runs without a time limit and without a credit card. Sending costs no credits, contacts are unlimited in every plan. An example calculation: Starter with 12 months in advance costs €188 per month, €2,256 in total.
| Free | Starter | Basic | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per month | 0 € | 299 € | 499 € | 999 € |
| Per month with 3 months in advance | 0 € | 227 € | 379 € | 759 € |
| Per month with 12 months in advance | 0 € | 188 € | 314 € | 629 € |
| Messages | 100 one-time | 3,000 per month | 6,000 per month | Unlimited |
| Credits | 500 one-time | 3,000 per month | 6,000 per month | 12,000 per month |
Fits less well, when.
At SmartChat
- You want to reach contacts outside WhatsApp. SmartChat sends nothing by email. The channel is WhatsApp.
- You need several of your own automations on the Starter plan. Your own automations start with Basic. The one automation in Starter is the fixed double opt-in automation.
- You want to pass SmartChat on under your own name. There is no white label.
With the other providers
- You want to send WhatsApp without a detour. With KlickTipp, WhatsApp runs through Make, according to the help guide.
- You're looking for WhatsApp newsletter and follow-ups in the same software. We found no description of this on the Mailchimp pages we checked (as of 02.11.2026).
- You're looking for your own WhatsApp sending. In CleverReach's pricing table, there is only "WhatsApp-Messages (Zapier)".
Frequently asked questions about the KlickTipp alternative.
Which KlickTipp alternative sends directly through WhatsApp?
SmartChat sends directly through WhatsApp, with no extra step. Newsletter and follow-ups come with every plan. For KlickTipp, the help center describes how you send WhatsApp templates through Make, with API access from Premium.
How much does KlickTipp cost?
KlickTipp lists €30 for Standard, €50 for Premium, €70 for Deluxe and from €170 for Enterprise, each per month and plus statutory VAT. No free plan is listed on the pricing page. As of: 02.11.2026.
Does SmartChat have a free plan?
Yes. Free runs without a time limit and without a credit card. It includes 100 messages one-time, 500 credits one-time, 1 automation and all sign-up channels. The paid plans start at €299 per month.
What do Mailchimp and CleverReach cost?
Mailchimp lists a Free plan up to 250 contacts. CleverReach lists Lite for €0, Basic for €15, Pro for €18 and Enterprise for €499 per month, plus statutory VAT.
What setup and extra costs come up?
SmartChat has no setup fee and no add-ons. KlickTipp lists €0 setup up to Deluxe and from €699 for Enterprise. CleverReach lists premium support for €22.95 per month and onboarding for €29.00 per session. For Mailchimp, nothing is described on the pages we checked.
How long are you tied in?
SmartChat has no minimum term. Mailchimp allows cancellation or downgrade to Free at any time. For annual plans, CleverReach lists cancellation at least one month before the term ends. KlickTipp agrees the term individually and lists a six-week notice period.
How do SmartChat and KlickTipp secure consent?
KlickTipp stores the IP address, time and URL of the sign-up page for each prospect and works with a confirmation email. With SmartChat, every contact confirms in WhatsApp. The proof of consent with date, time and channel can be downloaded as a PDF.
How many automations do you get?
SmartChat lists 1, 1, 3 and unlimited across the four plans. KlickTipp lists 3, 6, 10 and as many as you like. CleverReach lists 1, 1, unlimited and unlimited. Mailchimp lists up to 4 flow steps in the Essentials plan.
What integrations are there?
Can I send a WhatsApp newsletter with CleverReach?
On CleverReach's pricing page, the line "WhatsApp-Messages (Zapier)" appears in all plans. The page does not describe its own WhatsApp sending. SmartChat, on the other hand, sends the WhatsApp newsletter directly, without Zapier.
What AI features do the providers list?
SmartChat AI replies in the contact's language and costs 20 credits per AI reply, for example. KlickTipp lists an AI agent as well as an AI builder for landing pages and emails. CleverReach lists an AI text assistant for newsletter copy.
Try SmartChat for free.
Enter your website. In 60 seconds, your WhatsApp marketing system is ready, no credit card needed.
Sources and date. All information on KlickTipp, Mailchimp and CleverReach comes from the providers' public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Prices and features can change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. This comparison comes from SmartChat and is not legal advice.
KlickTipp: KlickTipp pricing · KlickTipp terms and conditions · KlickTipp double opt-in · KlickTipp help: WhatsApp with Make · KlickTipp legal notice · KlickTipp homepage
Mailchimp: Mailchimp pricing
CleverReach: CleverReach pricing · CleverReach homepage · CleverReach data protection and security
SmartChat: SmartChat pricing · Landing page · Website popup · Click-to-WhatsApp button · Double opt-in · proof of consent · API · MCP
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Last updated: By SmartChat Team