SmartChat vs. ChatDaddy
SmartChat vs. ChatDaddy.
SmartChat and ChatDaddy bill differently: SmartChat lists four plans in euros from €0 to €999 per month, ChatDaddy four plans in US dollars from 59 to 799 per month with annual payment. For hosting, SmartChat lists servers in Germany, ChatDaddy lists AWS and Google Cloud in configurable regions. ChatDaddy lists unlimited automations and contacts in all plans. As of 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table shows points that both providers describe on public pages. Where ChatDaddy states a sentence, it appears word for word in quotation marks, in the original English. The information about ChatDaddy comes from ChatDaddy's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. ChatDaddy's prices are in US dollars.
| SmartChat | ChatDaddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Server location | Server in Germany | "Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure and hosting | Various (configurable regions)" (data processing addendum, hosting at AWS and Google Cloud) |
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method, available as a PDF | x |
| Automatic double opt-in | Yes, when signing up via landing page or popup | x |
| Automations | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | "Unlimited Automation" in all four plans |
| AI replies | AI reply in every plan, including Free; usage via credits | "Respond instantly with intelligent chatbots that qualify leads, answer questions, and guide customers through every step." |
| Prize | €0 (Free), €299, €499 and €999 per month; 24% discount for 3, 37% for 12 months in advance | Mini 59, Basic 119, Pro 299, Max 799 US dollars per month with annual payment; badge "Save 20%" |
| Trial or free plan | Free: no time limit, no credit card, 100 messages one time | Trial credits without a credit card: "trial credits included on all plans" |
| Markup on WhatsApp fees | No markup; you pay Meta fees directly to Meta | "Zero markup" |
| Add-ons | No add-ons, no setup fee | Extra channel $29, extra seat $29, Advanced Analytics $50 per month |
| Cancellation | Anytime, without notice, up to 1 hour before the charge; the time you paid for keeps running | "Cancel from your dashboard and you keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for." |
| Contacts | Unlimited on every plan | "Unlimited Contacts" in all four plans |
| Team seats per plan | 1, 3, 6, 12 (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | 3, 5, 10, 15 (Mini, Basic, Pro, Max) |
| API | API in every plan | "custom integrations, API access, SLA, and a dedicated account manager" (in the Enterprise plan) |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | ChatDaddy pricing, data processing addendum, home page |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026
Who fits what.
Both providers work with WhatsApp. But they set different priorities. The points below list 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.
- 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.
ChatDaddy features
- Describes itself as a platform. The home page calls ChatDaddy "Your AI-Powered Messaging Platform".
- Unlimited automations and contacts. All four plans list "Unlimited Automation" and "Unlimited Contacts".
- Plans by channels and seats. Mini lists 1 channel and 3 seats, Max 5 channels and 15 seats. On top of that come 1,500 to 20,000 active chats per month.
- Chatbot with AI. The pricing page mentions chatbots that qualify leads and answer questions.
- Plan for large requirements. According to the pricing page, Enterprise lists custom integrations, API access, SLA and a dedicated account manager.
Prices and plans.
The plans of both providers are not structured the same way, and the currencies differ. That is why this page does not convert the amounts and first shows what each provider states itself.
ChatDaddy plans
ChatDaddy lists four plans and an Enterprise plan with a custom price. According to the pricing page, the amounts apply with annual payment. The page does not state a monthly price for monthly payment. It lists "Save 20%" as the saving, and "around 20%" in the questions. The page does not describe a permanently free plan; it mentions trial credits without a credit card.
| Mini | Basic | Pro | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month in US dollars (annual payment) | 59 | 119 | 299 | 799 |
| Channels | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Active chats per month | 1.500 | 5.000 | 10.000 | 20.000 |
| Automations and contacts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Source | ChatDaddy pricing | ChatDaddy pricing | ChatDaddy pricing | ChatDaddy pricing |
SmartChat plans
SmartChat lists four plans with a fixed price in euros. With 3 months in advance, a 24% discount applies, with 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 |
Extra costs
On its pricing page, ChatDaddy lists an extra channel at $29, an extra seat at $29 and Advanced Analytics at $50 per month. Active chats over the limit cost $15 per 1,000. WhatsApp messages cost $9 per 1,000 and are deducted from your balance. According to the page, ChatDaddy charges WhatsApp API fees without a markup: "Zero markup". With SmartChat, there are no add-ons and no setup fee. You pay Meta fees directly to Meta through the payment method in your Meta account.
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.
- You need many custom automations in an affordable plan. Custom automations are available from Basic. The one automation in Starter is the fixed double opt-in automation. In Basic and Pro, SmartChat builds your automation.
With ChatDaddy
- You are looking for proof of consent and double opt-in. We found no description of this on the ChatDaddy pages we reviewed.
- You want to plan prices in euros. ChatDaddy's plans are listed in US dollars, with annual payment.
- You are looking for a fixed server location in Germany. The addendum names AWS and Google Cloud with "Various (configurable regions)".
- You need the API already in the entry plan. The pricing page lists API access with the Enterprise plan.
FAQ about SmartChat and ChatDaddy.
In which currency does ChatDaddy bill, and how?
ChatDaddy lists its plans in US dollars: Mini 59, Basic 119, Pro 299 and Max 799 per month with annual payment. The page mentions "Save 20%" compared to monthly payment but does not state a monthly price. SmartChat bills in euros: €0, €299, €499 and €999 per month. As of 02.11.2026.
Where is the data stored at ChatDaddy?
ChatDaddy's data processing addendum names hosting at Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, location "Various (configurable regions)". It mentions a transfer outside the EEA and the United Kingdom only with safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. SmartChat's servers are located in Germany.
Does ChatDaddy describe proof of consent or a double opt-in?
Neither point is described on the ChatDaddy pages we reviewed, as of 02.11.2026. With SmartChat, the double opt-in runs automatically, and the proof of consent for each contact with date, time and source can be downloaded as a PDF in every plan.
How many automations and contacts do the plans allow?
ChatDaddy writes "Unlimited Automation" and "Unlimited Contacts" for all four plans. SmartChat allows unlimited contacts in every plan. For automations, SmartChat offers 1 in Free, 1 in Starter, 3 in Basic and unlimited in Pro.
What AI does ChatDaddy offer?
The pricing page mentions chatbots that "qualify leads, answer questions, and guide customers through every step". According to the page, transcription, translation and suggestions are priced per use. SmartChat AI replies in your contact's language and is included in every plan. Usage runs on credits that never expire.
What extra costs does ChatDaddy list?
The pricing page lists an extra channel at $29, an extra seat at $29 and Advanced Analytics at $50 per month. Active chats over the limit cost $15 per 1,000, and WhatsApp messages cost $9 per 1,000, taken from your balance. SmartChat has no add-ons, no setup fee and no surcharge per message.
Does ChatDaddy add a markup to the WhatsApp fees?
The pricing page says "Zero markup" for WhatsApp API fees. SmartChat does not add anything either: you pay Meta fees directly to Meta through the payment method in your Meta account.
How do you cancel at ChatDaddy and at SmartChat?
ChatDaddy writes: "Cancel from your dashboard and you keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for." With SmartChat, there is no minimum term and no lock-in. You cancel anytime without notice, up to 1 hour before the charge, and the time you paid for keeps running. There is no refund.
How many active chats and seats are included?
ChatDaddy lists 1,500, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 active chats per month and 3, 5, 10 and 15 seats in Mini, Basic, Pro and Max. SmartChat lists team seats of 1, 3, 6 and 12 and messages: 100 one-time in Free, 3,000 in Starter, 6,000 in Basic, unlimited in Pro.
What integrations does ChatDaddy list?
Can I try both providers beforehand?
ChatDaddy lists trial credits without a credit card: "trial credits included on all plans". With SmartChat, the Free plan can be used without a time limit and without a credit card, with 100 messages and 500 credits one-time.
Where does the information about ChatDaddy come from?
They come from ChatDaddy'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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