SmartChat vs. Evalanche
SmartChat vs. Evalanche.
SmartChat vs. Evalanche means: a WhatsApp newsletter with automatic double opt-in on one side, a marketing automation platform on the other. SmartChat lists four plans from €0 to €999 per month, with no add-ons and no minimum term. Evalanche lists four plans from €195 to €1,295 per month and also no minimum contract term. As of 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table only shows points that appear on public pages for both providers. The information about Evalanche comes from Evalanche's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Where Evalanche appears in quotation marks in the table, it is a word-for-word quote.
| SmartChat | Evalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method, available as a PDF, in every plan | Recording the IP address as proof of consent can be set up |
| Automatic double opt-in | Confirmation on sign-up via landing page or popup, in every plan, including Free | A double opt-in process is supported |
| Automations per plan | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | Automated workflows are described, the page does not state a number per plan |
| Monthly price from | €0 (Free), then €299. 24% off when paying 3 months in advance, 37% off when paying 12 months in advance | “From €195/month”, four plans up to €1,295 |
| Setup and extra costs | No add-ons, no setup fee, no surcharge per message | "plus campaign setup €4,950 per campaign (optional)" |
| Minimum term | No minimum term, no commitment | No minimum contract terms |
| Interfaces | API, MCP and webhook in every plan, plus Zapier, Make and n8n | “The SOAP API is our primary interface with read and write access.” Plus a Reporting API and a SmartForms API |
| Privacy and server location | Server in Germany | Data exclusively in German data centers certified to ISO 27001 |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | Evalanche prices and plans, privacy features, marketing automation, APIs |
Who fits what.
The answer depends on how you want to reach your contacts. 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. Every contact confirms once in WhatsApp. Date, time and method of consent can be downloaded as a PDF for each contact.
- Pricing model without extras. Newsletter, follow-ups, API and MCP are included in every plan. You pay Meta's fees directly to Meta, SmartChat adds nothing.
- integrations. API, MCP and webhook come with every plan, including Free. Zapier, Make and n8n are also included.
Evalanche features
- Marketing automation “Made in Germany”. That is how Evalanche describes its product on the marketing automation page.
- Landing pages with forms. The page lists customizable landing pages with pre-filled forms.
- Automated workflows and AI texts. Evalanche describes automated workflows and AI-supported content creation for campaigns.
- Tiered plans. The plans range from newsletter and email marketing to the 360-degree platform. There are also individual PowerSets.
- Several interfaces. The page lists a SOAP API with read and write access, a Reporting API and a SmartForms API.
Prices and plans.
The plans are built differently, so they are shown separately here. All amounts are in euros per month. On its pricing page, Evalanche lists “from” prices.
Evalanche plans
| Evalanche plan | Price per month from |
|---|---|
| Newsletter & Email Marketing | 195 € |
| Email Automation | 375 € |
| Marketing Automation | 595 € |
| 360 Degree Platform | 1.295 € |
| PowerSets (individual) | 95 € |
| Pro versions of the PowerSets | 295 € |
| Combo of E-Mail Pro and LeadPage Pro | 495 € |
| “Power hoch 3” (Power to the power of 3) | 695 € |
| Source | Evalanche prices and plans |
The pricing page also lists an optional campaign setup: “zzgl. Kampagnen-Setup 4.950,- Euro pro Kampagne (optional)” (plus campaign setup €4,950 per campaign (optional)). The page also describes “keine Mindestvertragslaufzeiten” (no minimum contract terms).
SmartChat plans
SmartChat lists four plans with a fixed price. Free has no time limit and needs no credit card. There is no setup fee. You can cancel at any time, without notice.
| 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 |
Fits less well, when.
At SmartChat
- You want to send messages across multiple channels. SmartChat only sends via WhatsApp.
- You need multiple WhatsApp numbers in one account. One account has 1 WhatsApp number. For multiple numbers, you create multiple accounts.
- 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.
With Evalanche
- You want to know the number of automations per plan beforehand. The page we checked describes automated workflows but does not state a number per plan.
- You want to plan all costs without a setup. Evalanche lists an optional campaign setup of €4,950 per campaign.
FAQ about SmartChat and Evalanche.
What sets SmartChat and Evalanche apart?
SmartChat sends WhatsApp newsletters and gives you double opt-in and proof of consent in every plan. On its pages, Evalanche describes a marketing automation platform with plans from €195 per month. The individual points are in the table above.
What does Evalanche cost compared to SmartChat?
Evalanche lists four plans “from” €195, €375, €595 and €1,295 per month. SmartChat lists €0 for Free, then €299, €499 and €999 per month. Paying 12 months in advance saves you 37%.
Does Evalanche have a minimum contract term?
Evalanche writes on its pricing page that there are no minimum contract terms. SmartChat also has no minimum term and no commitment. With SmartChat, you can cancel at any time.
How does SmartChat prove a contact's consent?
SmartChat stores the date, time and method of consent for each contact. You download this proof as a PDF, in every plan. That includes Free.
What does Evalanche say about proof of consent?
Evalanche describes that recording the IP address as proof of consent can be set up. On the page we checked, we found nothing about proof with date, time and method as a PDF. As of 02.11.2026.
Does SmartChat have a double opt-in?
Yes. Anyone who signs up via landing page or website popup automatically gets a confirmation in WhatsApp. Only after confirming does the contact receive newsletters and follow-ups.
Where are the servers of SmartChat and Evalanche?
SmartChat's servers are in Germany. Evalanche writes that the data is stored exclusively in German data centers certified to ISO 27001.
How many automations does SmartChat include?
Free and Starter include 1 automation, Basic 3 and Pro unlimited. In Starter, it is the fixed double opt-in automation. In Basic and Pro, SmartChat builds your automation for you.
Are there setup fees or add-ons with SmartChat?
No. SmartChat has no add-ons, no setup fee and no surcharge per message. You pay Meta's fees directly to Meta using the payment method in your Meta account.
Which interfaces do SmartChat and Evalanche list?
SmartChat offers API, MCP and webhook in every plan, plus Zapier, Make and n8n. Evalanche lists a SOAP API as its primary interface as well as a Reporting API and a SmartForms API.
Can I test SmartChat for free?
Yes. The Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card. It includes 100 messages and 500 credits, both one-time.
How do I cancel SmartChat?
You can cancel at any time and without notice, up to 1 hour before the payment. The time you paid for keeps running. You can change plans immediately, and the difference for the remaining time is credited.
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 about Evalanche 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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