SmartChat vs. Chatarmin
SmartChat vs. Chatarmin.
Both providers describe on their public pages how they handle consent and data protection. Chatarmin stores the opt-in with IP address, timestamp and source, SmartChat the proof of consent per contact with date, time and method as a PDF. The pricing models differ: SmartChat names four fixed plans from €0 to €999 per month, Chatarmin a custom offer. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table shows points that both providers describe on public pages. Where Chatarmin states a sentence, it appears word for word in quotation marks, in the original for English pages. The information about Chatarmin comes from Chatarmin's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026.
| SmartChat | Chatarmin | |
|---|---|---|
| Server location | Server in Germany | Data on servers in Frankfurt, all customer data in the EU |
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method, available as a PDF | “The opt-in is saved with IP address, timestamp and source.” (original quote, English) |
| Double opt-in | Automatic: confirmation when signing up via landing page or popup | "Double opt-in from the very first contact." Confirmation via button in the WhatsApp chat |
| Ways to win contacts | Landing page, website popup, QR code and click-to-WhatsApp button in every plan | Website pop-ups, chat widgets, QR codes, checkout opt-in, thank-you page widget and chat start links in social media ads |
| Automations | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | “max. Flows: Custom” |
| Prize | €0 (Free), €299, €499 and €999 per month; 24% discount for 3, 37% for 12 months in advance | “You get custom pricing that fits your volume and your goals.” |
| Markup on Meta fees | No markup; you pay Meta fees directly to Meta. No add-ons, no setup fee | „Conversation Markup: €0.00“ |
| term and cancellation | No minimum term. Cancel any time, without notice period, up to 1 hour before the payment is taken; the paid period continues | Terms of use: “... is only possible at the end of the respective billing period with a notice period of 3 months.” |
| Contacts | Unlimited on every plan | „max. Contacts: Unlimited“ |
| MCP | In every plan, for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini | “The MCP is included for all Chatarmin customers, and only sending individual WhatsApp messages is a paid add-on.” |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | Chatarmin data protection, lead generation, pricing, terms of use, MCP |
Who fits what.
The points below name verified facts, 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.
- Sign-up options in every plan. Landing page, website popup, click-to-WhatsApp button and QR code are included even in Free.
- Consent built in. The double opt-in runs automatically. You can download the proof of consent for each contact, with date, time and sign-up method, as a PDF.
- One pricing model without extras. Newsletter, follow-ups, API and MCP are included in every plan. There are no add-ons and no setup fee.
- No lock-in. There is no minimum term. You cancel any time.
Chatarmin's features
- Privacy page with data processing agreement. Chatarmin names servers in Frankfurt and customer data in the EU. The page also says: “A complete DPA in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR is available from day one.”
- Opt-in with IP address. Chatarmin stores the opt-in with IP address, timestamp and source and, according to the page, shows it per contact in the dashboard.
- Sign-up channels around shop and ads. Named are checkout opt-in, a widget on the thank-you page and chat start links in social media ads, plus popups, chat widgets and QR codes.
- MCP for several programs. The MCP page names Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and GitHub Copilot; sign-in runs via OAuth.
- Offer based on volume. The pricing page names no fixed plan grid, but a custom offer based on your volume and your goals.
Prices and plans.
Chatarmin shows no amounts on its pricing page, but writes: “You get custom pricing that fits your volume and your goals.” That is why this page has no calculation with Chatarmin figures. 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%. Example Basic with 12 months in advance: €314 per month, €3,768 in total.
| 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
On its pricing page, Chatarmin lists the markup on Meta fees as "Conversation Markup: €0.00". For MCP, the page says only sending individual WhatsApp messages is a paid add-on, and it does not state the price. With SmartChat, you pay Meta fees directly to Meta through the payment method in your Meta account. SmartChat adds no surcharge 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. SmartChat AI replies to messages, and in the Basic and Pro plans, 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 Chatarmin
- You want to compare fixed prices up front. Chatarmin's pricing page mentions a custom quote and lists no plan prices.
- You need short cancellation periods. The terms of use state cancellation at the end of the billing period with a notice period of 3 months. In individual cases, the contract applies.
- You're looking for a landing page as a way to sign up. On the lead generation page we reviewed, Chatarmin does not list landing pages as a way to sign up. SmartChat builds your landing page with SmartChat AI.
FAQ about SmartChat and Chatarmin.
How do SmartChat and Chatarmin differ in data protection?
Both providers name where their data is located. SmartChat runs its servers in Germany. Chatarmin writes on its privacy page that the data is on servers in Frankfurt and all customer data stays in the EU. Chatarmin also names a data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR: “A complete DPA in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR is available from day one.”
How do the two providers store a contact's consent?
For each contact, SmartChat creates a proof of consent with date, time and source, which you can download as a PDF. Chatarmin writes: "The opt-in is saved with IP address, timestamp and source." Whether and how the proof can be exported from Chatarmin is not stated on the page we reviewed.
How does the double opt-in work at SmartChat and at Chatarmin?
With SmartChat, every contact automatically confirms by message in WhatsApp after signing up via landing page or popup. Newsletters and follow-ups only go to confirmed contacts. Chatarmin writes “Double opt-in from the very first contact” and names confirmation by button in the WhatsApp chat.
Through which channels do you win contacts at Chatarmin?
The lead generation page names website popups, chat widgets, QR codes, a checkout opt-in, a widget on the thank-you page and chat start links in social media ads. SmartChat offers landing page, website popup, QR code and click-to-WhatsApp button in every plan, even in Free.
How much does Chatarmin cost?
Chatarmin's pricing page names no amounts. It says: “You get custom pricing that fits your volume and your goals.” As of: 02.11.2026.
How much does SmartChat cost per month?
Free costs €0, Starter €299, Basic €499 and Pro €999 per month. If you pay 3 months in advance, you save 24%, and with 12 months in advance it is 37%. Free has no time limit and needs no credit card. Details on the page SmartChat pricing.
Does Chatarmin add a markup to the Meta fees?
On its pricing page, Chatarmin names “Conversation Markup: €0.00”. SmartChat does not add a markup either: you pay Meta fees directly to Meta, and SmartChat charges no extra per message, no add-ons and no setup fee.
How long is the contract commitment and when can you cancel?
SmartChat has no minimum term. You cancel any time without notice period, up to 1 hour before the payment is taken, and the paid period continues. There is no refund. Chatarmin's terms of use say that cancellation is “only possible at the end of the respective billing period with a notice period of 3 months”. In individual cases, the contract applies.
Do SmartChat and Chatarmin have an MCP connection?
Yes, both. SmartChat offers MCP in every plan, for example for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, plus API, webhook, Zapier, Make and n8n. Chatarmin writes: “The MCP is included for all Chatarmin customers, and only sending individual WhatsApp messages is a paid add-on.” Sign-in there runs via OAuth.
How many contacts can you store?
With SmartChat, contacts are unlimited in every plan. On its pricing page, Chatarmin names “max. Contacts: Unlimited”. The differences are in messages: SmartChat names 100 one-time in Free, 3,000 in Starter, 6,000 in Basic and unlimited in Pro.
How many automations do SmartChat and Chatarmin name?
SmartChat has 1 automation in Free, 1 in Starter (the fixed double opt-in automation), 3 in Basic and unlimited in Pro. For flows, Chatarmin lists “max. Flows: Custom” on its pricing page, with no fixed number.
Where does the information about Chatarmin come from?
They come from Chatarmin's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. All sources are listed at the bottom of the page. Prices and features may change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. You can report an incorrect statement via Contact .
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Last updated: By SmartChat Team