SmartChat vs. aiaibot
SmartChat vs. aiaibot.
According to their public pages, SmartChat and aiaibot differ in server location, pricing information and contract term. SmartChat stores data in Germany, lists four plans from €0 to €999 per month and has no minimum term. aiaibot names Google Cloud in the Zurich region and writes in its terms of use: “Die Mindestvertragslaufzeit für die Nutzung der Software beträgt 12 Monate.” The pages checked for aiaibot show no specific prices. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table shows points we could check on both providers' public pages. The information about aiaibot comes from aiaibot's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Literal quotes appear in quotation marks.
| SmartChat | aiaibot | |
|---|---|---|
| Server location | Server in Germany | Google Cloud Switzerland, Zurich region: “elektronische Daten von Kunden und Nutzern werden bei Google Cloud Schweiz auf den Servern in der Region Zürich/Schweiz” |
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method, available as a PDF, in every plan | x |
| Automations per plan | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | x |
| AI features | AI replies in every plan, even Free, in the contact's language; 500 credits one time in Free, then 3,000, 6,000 and 12,000 per month | Homepage: “Ihre Einsatzmöglichkeiten: KI-Chatbot, KI-Agent, Voice Assistant” |
| Monthly price from | €0 (Free), then €299 | x |
| Free plan | Free: no time limit, no credit card, 100 messages one time | x |
| Discount for a longer term | 24% for 3 months in advance, 37% for 12 months in advance | x |
| Minimum term | No minimum term, no commitment | Terms of use: “Die Mindestvertragslaufzeit für die Nutzung der Software beträgt 12 Monate.” |
| Contacts, messages, team seats | Contacts unlimited in every plan; messages 100 one time, 3,000, 6,000, unlimited; team seats 1, 3, 6, 12 | x |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | aiaibot homepage, privacy, terms of use |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026.
Who fits what.
The answer depends on what you want to achieve with WhatsApp. The following points state documented features, not a verdict.
SmartChat features
- Built for WhatsApp marketing. SmartChat only sends via WhatsApp. Once you enter your website, SmartChat AI builds your landing page, confirmation message and follow-ups in 60 seconds.
- Consent built in. Double opt-in runs automatically via landing page or popup. You retrieve the consent record per contact with date, time and method as a PDF.
- Sign-up options in every plan. Landing page, website popup, Click-to-WhatsApp button and QR code are part of Free and of all paid plans.
- Public prices. Four plans with a fixed price are listed on the Pricing page. There are no add-ons and no setup fee.
- Servers in Germany, no minimum contract. You cancel any time without notice, and the paid time keeps running.
aiaibot features
- Chatbot, agent and voice assistant. The homepage lists these uses: “KI-Chatbot, KI-Agent, Voice Assistant”.
- Data storage in Switzerland. The privacy policy names Google Cloud Switzerland, Zurich region. According to the privacy policy, swiss moonshot AG in Dübendorf is the responsible party.
- Data processing on behalf in the terms of use. They state that aiaibot processes data "exclusively on behalf of and as instructed by the client".
Prices at a glance.
aiaibot names no specific prices on the pages checked. That is why there is no calculation here with aiaibot figures. The terms of use name CHF as the currency and write: “Alle Beträge verstehen sich dabei exklusive Mehrwertsteuer”. All amounts below are SmartChat prices in euros per month.
SmartChat plans
SmartChat has four plans with a fixed price. Paying 3 months in advance gets you a 24 % discount, 12 months in advance 37 %.
| Free | Starter | Basic | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | 0 € | 299 € | 499 € | 999 € |
| Price per month when paying 3 months in advance (24% off) | 0 € | 227 € | 379 € | 759 € |
| Price per month when paying 12 months in advance (37% off) | 0 € | 188 € | 314 € | 629 € |
| Contacts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Messages | 100 one-time | 3,000 per month | 6,000 per month | Unlimited |
| team seats | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Automations | 1 | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Credits for SmartChat AI | 500 one-time | 3,000 per month | 6,000 per month | 12,000 per month |
| Source | SmartChat pricing | SmartChat pricing | SmartChat pricing | SmartChat pricing |
Fees for messages
With SmartChat, you pay the Meta fees directly to Meta via the payment method in your Meta account. SmartChat adds nothing on top and charges no extra per message. The pages checked say nothing about aiaibot's fees.
Fits less well, when.
At SmartChat
- You want to send messages across multiple channels. SmartChat only sends via WhatsApp.
- You want to build a chatbot yourself. SmartChat has no chatbot builder. SmartChat AI replies to messages, and in Basic and Pro, SmartChat builds your automation.
- You need multiple WhatsApp numbers in one account. One account has 1 WhatsApp number. For multiple numbers, you create multiple accounts.
With aiaibot
- You want to start without a minimum term. aiaibot's terms of use name a minimum contract term of 12 months (literal quote in the table).
- You want to compare prices on the provider's page. The pages checked for aiaibot show no specific prices. SmartChat shows all prices on the Pricing page.
FAQ about SmartChat and aiaibot.
What is the difference between SmartChat and aiaibot?
According to their public pages, SmartChat and aiaibot differ in server location, pricing information and contract term. SmartChat stores data in Germany, shows four plans with prices and has no minimum term. aiaibot names Google Cloud in the Zurich region, no specific prices and, according to its terms of use, a minimum contract term of 12 months.
Where is the data stored with aiaibot?
aiaibot's privacy policy names Google Cloud Switzerland. It says: “elektronische Daten von Kunden und Nutzern werden bei Google Cloud Schweiz auf den Servern in der Region Zürich/Schweiz”. SmartChat's servers are in Germany.
Does aiaibot offer data processing on behalf of customers?
aiaibot's terms of use contain a section on this. According to it, aiaibot processes data “ausschliesslich im Auftrag und nach Weisung des Auftraggebers”. SmartChat's privacy notices are on SmartChat's website.
How do I prove a contact's consent?
With SmartChat, you retrieve the consent record per contact with date, time and method as a PDF, in every plan. Double opt-in runs automatically via landing page or popup. Such a function is not described on aiaibot's public pages, as of 02.11.2026.
What does SmartChat cost compared to aiaibot?
SmartChat costs €0 in the Free plan, €299 in Starter, €499 in Basic and €999 in Pro per month. With 12 months in advance, you save 37%. The pages checked for aiaibot show no specific prices, so there is no counter-calculation.
Does SmartChat have a free plan?
Yes. Free has no time limit and needs no credit card. You get 100 messages one time and 500 credits one time. Landing page, popup, QR code and AI replies are included in Free too.
How long am I bound by contract?
With SmartChat, there is no minimum term. You cancel any time without notice, up to 1 hour before the payment is taken, and the paid time keeps running. For aiaibot, the terms of use say: “Die Mindestvertragslaufzeit für die Nutzung der Software beträgt 12 Monate.”
Which AI features do both providers list?
SmartChat AI replies to messages in the contact's language and, after you enter your website, builds the system in 60 seconds. Use runs on credits. On its homepage, aiaibot lists “KI-Chatbot, KI-Agent, Voice Assistant” as uses.
How many automations are included?
SmartChat has 1 automation in Free, 1 in Starter (the fixed double opt-in automation), 3 in Basic and unlimited in Pro. In Basic and Pro, SmartChat builds your automation on request. A number per plan is not described on aiaibot's public pages.
Are there fees on top of the plan?
Not with SmartChat: no add-ons, no setup fee and no extra charge per message. You pay Meta fees directly to Meta. The pages checked say nothing about additional fees at aiaibot.
Does SmartChat also send through channels other than WhatsApp?
No. SmartChat sends only via WhatsApp. If you want to send messages over several channels, SmartChat is not the right fit for that.
Where does the information about aiaibot come from?
The information about aiaibot comes from aiaibot's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. All sources are listed at the bottom of the page. Prices and features can change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. A wrong statement can be reported via Contact .
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Last updated: By SmartChat Team