SmartChat vs. Brevo
SmartChat vs. Brevo.
SmartChat vs. Brevo: SmartChat is a WhatsApp marketing solution where consent, newsletter and follow-ups are all part of the plan. For Brevo, we only include the information we could verify on the provider's public pages on 02.11.2026. So far, that is the free plan with 300 emails per day. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The information about Brevo comes from Brevo's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Further points will appear in the table only once they are verified on both sides.
| SmartChat | Brevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free: €0, no time limit and no credit card; 100 messages one-time | “300 free emails a day” (300 emails per day) |
Who fits what.
The points below are verified facts, not a verdict. They show what both providers describe their offers for.
SmartChat features
- Built for WhatsApp marketing. After you enter your website, SmartChat AI builds the landing page, confirmation message and follow-ups in 60 seconds.
- Consent built in. When a contact signs up via landing page or popup, SmartChat automatically sends a confirmation in WhatsApp. For each contact, you retrieve the proof with date, time and method as a PDF.
- Newsletters and follow-ups in every plan. Sending costs no credits and no extra charge per message.
- No extra costs from SmartChat. There are no add-ons and no setup fee. You pay Meta fees directly to Meta.
- No lock-in. You can cancel anytime, and the time you've paid for keeps running.
Brevo features
- Free plan with emails. In its cost calculator for SMS and WhatsApp, Brevo names “300 free emails a day”. We will include further information about Brevo only once we can verify it with a source.
Prices at a glance.
Only verified prices are shown here. All SmartChat amounts are in euros per month.
SmartChat plans
SmartChat names four plans with a fixed price. With 3 months in advance, a 24% discount applies, with 12 months in advance 37%. Free has no time limit.
| Free | Starter | Basic | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | 0 € | 299 € | 499 € | 999 € |
| Price per month when paying 3 months in advance | 0 € | 227 € | 379 € | 759 € |
| Price per month when paying 12 months in advance | 0 € | 188 € | 314 € | 629 € |
| Contacts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| team seats | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Automations | 1 | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
Free plan at Brevo
For the free plan, Brevo says on its cost calculator page: “300 free emails a day”. We do not include Brevo's paid plan prices here because we could not verify them twice on 02.11.2026.
Meta fees
With SmartChat, you pay Meta fees directly to Meta, using the payment method in your Meta account. SmartChat adds no markup and charges nothing extra per message.
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. 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.
FAQ about SmartChat and Brevo.
What does this comparison between SmartChat and Brevo show?
SmartChat is a WhatsApp marketing solution with landing page, double opt-in, newsletter and follow-ups. For Brevo, on 02.11.2026 we could only verify the free plan: “300 free emails a day”. Further points will appear here only once they are verified on both sides.
What does Brevo cost?
For the free plan, Brevo says: “300 free emails a day”. We could not verify the prices of the paid plans twice on 02.11.2026 and therefore do not include them. Brevo itself states the current prices.
How much does SmartChat cost in comparison?
The Free plan costs €0, Starter €299, Basic €499 and Pro €999 per month. If you pay 3 months in advance, you get a 24% discount, and if you pay 12 months in advance, 37%. You can find all prices under Pricing.
Is there a free version of SmartChat?
Yes. The Free plan runs with no time limit and no credit card. It includes 100 messages one-time and 500 credits one-time, plus landing page, double opt-in and proof of consent.
How does SmartChat confirm new contacts?
Anyone who signs up via landing page or popup automatically receives a confirmation message in WhatsApp. Only after confirmation does SmartChat send newsletters and follow-ups. A contact unsubscribes with STOP.
Does SmartChat have proof of consent?
Yes, in every plan. For each contact you open the proof of consent with the date, time and method of sign-up and download it as a PDF.
How many automations does SmartChat have?
Free has 1 automation, Starter 1 (the fixed double opt-in automation), Basic 3 and Pro unlimited. In Basic and Pro, SmartChat takes care of building your automation.
Does sending cost extra with SmartChat?
No. Newsletters, follow-ups and automations cost no credits and no extra charge per message. You need credits for SmartChat AI, the emergency WhatsApp message and buying a domain. You pay Meta fees directly to Meta.
How do I cancel at SmartChat?
Any time and without notice period, up to 1 hour before the payment is taken. There is no minimum term or commitment. The paid period continues after cancellation, and there is no refund.
What integrations does SmartChat have?
API, MCP (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and webhook are included in every plan. Zapier, Make and n8n come on top. You can find more on the page about the SmartChat API.
How current is the information about Brevo?
As of 02.11.2026: on that day we read Brevo's public pages. Brevo may change prices and features afterwards. The provider of this page is SmartChat. If a statement is not correct, write to us via Contact.
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Sources and date. All information about Brevo comes from the provider's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Prices and features may change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. This comparison was written by SmartChat and is not legal advice.
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