SmartChat vs. Gallabox
SmartChat vs. Gallabox.
SmartChat vs. Gallabox mostly means this on the public pages: different plan structure, different Meta fees, different term. SmartChat lists four plans from €0 to €999 per month, no add-ons and no minimum term. Gallabox lists prices in US dollars with quarterly or annual billing, a 7-day trial instead of a permanently free plan, and Meta fees with a markup. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table shows points that appear on the pages of both providers. The details about Gallabox come from the Gallabox pricing page, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Gallabox quotes appear in the English original, prices in US dollars.
| SmartChat | Gallabox | |
|---|---|---|
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method as a PDF, in every plan | x |
| Automations and chatbot flows | Automations: 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | Active chatbot flows: 5, 20, up to 100, unlimited |
| AI features | AI reply in every plan, even Free; credits: 500 one-time in Free, then 3,000, 6,000 and 12,000 per month | AI credits per month: 500, 2,000, 8,000 (“AI credits per month 500 / 2,000 / 8,000”) |
| Monthly price | Euros per month: Free €0, Starter €299, Basic €499, Pro €999; 24% off when you pay 3 months in advance, 37% when you pay 12 months in advance | US dollars per month: “Billed quarterly / billed annually: $150 / $112; $331 / $248; $632 / $474” |
| Free plan or trial | Free: no time limit, no credit card, 100 messages one-time, 500 credits one-time | 7-day trial with 500 AI credits, no credit card needed; “There's no free forever plan.” |
| Meta fees | You pay the Meta fees directly to Meta, SmartChat adds nothing on top; no surcharge per message | “WhatsApp conversation fees are charged by Meta and reflected on your invoice with our markup.” The pricing page does not say how high the markup is. |
| term and cancellation | No minimum term, no commitment; cancel any time without notice, up to 1 hour before the charge; the time you paid for keeps running; no refund | Quarterly packages: “Quarterly plans cancel at the next cycle.” Annual packages: “Annual plans aren't refunded mid-term.” |
| Users and team seats | Team seats: 1, 3, 6, 12 (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | Users: 3, 6, 10 (Basic, Essential, Advanced) |
| Contacts and messages | Unlimited contacts in every plan; messages: Free 100 one-time, Starter 3,000 and Basic 6,000 per month, Pro unlimited | Broadcast contacts per month: 10,000, 500,000, 1,000,000, unlimited |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | Gallabox pricing |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026.
The figures for contacts are measured differently: Gallabox lists broadcast contacts per month, SmartChat counts stored contacts. Automations and active chatbot flows are also two names for related, but not identical, things.
Who fits what.
The answer depends on your business. The points below list documented features of the two providers, 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.
- Servers in Germany. The data is stored on servers in Germany.
- Consent built in. Double opt-in runs automatically via landing page or popup. The consent record per contact with date, time and method can be retrieved as a PDF.
- Sign-up routes and newsletters in every plan. Landing page, website popup, click-to-WhatsApp button, QR code, WhatsApp newsletter and follow-ups are included even in Free.
- Costs without extras. There are no add-ons, no setup fee and no minimum term.
Features of Gallabox
- chatbot flows. The pricing page lists active chatbot flows: 5, 20, up to 100 and unlimited, depending on the plan.
- Broadcast contacts per month. The pricing page lists 10,000, 500,000, 1,000,000 and unlimited, depending on the plan.
- A trial instead of a permanent plan. Gallabox offers a 7-day trial with 500 AI credits, no credit card.
- Billing by quarter or year. The prices apply with quarterly or annual billing and are in US dollars.
On server location, double opt-in, landing page, popup, QR code, newsletter and integrations at Gallabox, this page says nothing, because we could not verify them in our check.
Prices and sample calculation.
The plans of the two providers are not built the same way. That is why the prices the providers list themselves come first here. All SmartChat amounts are in euros per month.
Plans at Gallabox
The Gallabox pricing page lists prices in US dollars per month for three plans (Basic, Essential, Advanced). The wording: “Billed quarterly / billed annually: $150 / $112; $331 / $248; $632 / $474”. There is also an Enterprise plan on request. For add-ons and setup, the pricing page lists further amounts. We do not repeat them here and point to the source.
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 |
Why there is no calculation example here
A calculation example would compare US dollars with euros and two differently built plans. That would not give a clean figure. So read the providers' prices directly side by side.
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.
- You want to resell SmartChat under your own name. There is no white label.
- You need several automations of your own in the cheapest plan. Your own automations start with Basic. The one automation in Starter is the fixed double opt-in automation.
At Gallabox
- You are looking for a permanently free plan. The pricing page writes: “There's no free forever plan.” There is a 7-day trial.
- You want to pay Meta fees with no markup. Gallabox writes that the fees appear on the invoice “with our markup”.
- You are looking for a consent record per contact as a PDF. On Gallabox's public pages, it is not described.
- You still want a refund after an annual package. The pricing page writes: “Annual plans aren't refunded mid-term.”
FAQ about SmartChat and Gallabox.
What is the difference between SmartChat and Gallabox?
According to their public pages, SmartChat and Gallabox differ in plan structure, Meta fees and term. SmartChat has four plans in euros, no add-ons and no minimum term. Gallabox lists prices in US dollars with quarterly or annual billing and says Meta fees appear on the invoice with a markup. All points are in the table above.
What does Gallabox cost?
The Gallabox pricing page lists prices in US dollars per month: “Billed quarterly / billed annually: $150 / $112; $331 / $248; $632 / $474”. That is three plans, plus an Enterprise plan on request. As of: 02.11.2026, source: Gallabox pricing.
What does SmartChat cost compared to Gallabox?
Free costs €0, Starter €299, Basic €499 and Pro €999 per month. With 3 months in advance you save 24%, with 12 months in advance 37%. Source: SmartChat pricing.
Does Gallabox have a free plan?
No, not permanently, according to the pricing page: “There's no free forever plan.” Gallabox offers a 7-day trial with 500 AI credits, no credit card needed. With SmartChat, the Free plan can be used with no time limit and no credit card, with 100 messages and 500 credits one-time.
Do you pay a markup on Meta fees at Gallabox?
Gallabox writes on its pricing page: “WhatsApp conversation fees are charged by Meta and reflected on your invoice with our markup.” The page does not say how high the markup is. With SmartChat, you pay the Meta fees directly to Meta through the payment method in your Meta account, and SmartChat adds nothing on top.
How long does the contract run and how do you cancel?
With SmartChat there is no minimum term and no commitment. You cancel any time without notice, up to 1 hour before the charge, and the time you paid for keeps running. Gallabox writes: “Quarterly plans cancel at the next cycle. Annual plans aren't refunded mid-term.” In individual cases, each provider's own terms apply.
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 for you on request. Gallabox lists active chatbot flows: 5, 20, up to 100 and unlimited, depending on the plan.
Which AI features and how many credits are there?
SmartChat AI replies in the contact's language and is included in every plan, even Free. Free has 500 credits one-time, the paid plans 3,000, 6,000 and 12,000 per month. Gallabox lists AI credits per month: 500, 2,000 and 8,000, depending on the plan.
How many users and contacts are possible?
SmartChat has 1, 3, 6 and 12 team seats in Free, Starter, Basic and Pro. Contacts are unlimited in every plan. Gallabox lists 3, 6 and 10 users, plus broadcast contacts per month: 10,000, 500,000, 1,000,000 and unlimited. The two figures measure different things, so they cannot be compared one to one.
Does Gallabox describe a consent record?
On Gallabox's public pages, a consent record is not described, as of 02.11.2026. SmartChat stores the consent for each contact with date, time and route and provides it as a PDF, in every plan. More on this on the page proof of consent.
What can't SmartChat do?
SmartChat only sends via WhatsApp, has no chatbot builder and no white label. One account has 1 WhatsApp number; for several numbers, you create several accounts. Your own automations are available from the Basic plan.
Where do the details about Gallabox come from?
The details about Gallabox come from the Gallabox pricing page, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Prices and features can change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. A wrong detail can be reported via Contact .
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Sources and date. All details about Gallabox come from the provider's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Prices and features can change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. This comparison comes from SmartChat and is not legal advice.
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