SmartChat vs. Interakt
SmartChat vs. Interakt.
Interakt describes itself as a "full-stack growth engine for marketing, sales, and support". SmartChat is a WhatsApp marketing solution for businesses, sends only through WhatsApp and includes proof of consent and automatic double opt-in in every plan. Interakt lists prices in US dollars (plus taxes), SmartChat in euros. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table follows the points that matter for WhatsApp marketing. An x means: this point is not described for Interakt. The information about Interakt comes from Interakt's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Interakt's prices are in US dollars.
| SmartChat | Interakt | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy and server location | Server in Germany | Privacy policy: "data localization is not offered by the Company for any such data shared or obtained by the Company" |
| proof of consent for each contact | Yes, in every plan: date, time and method as a PDF | x |
| Automatic double opt-in | Yes, in every plan: confirmation when signing up through a landing page or popup | x |
| Get contacts | Landing page, website popup, Click-to-WhatsApp button and QR code on every plan | Click-to-WhatsApp ads: "Run Click-to-WhatsApp ads to capture leads instantly on WhatsApp and Instagram" |
| Newsletter and campaigns | WhatsApp newsletter and follow-ups in every plan | Campaign area: "Your Ultimate Campaign Suite" |
| AI features | AI reply in every plan, including Free, in the contact's language; 500, 3,000, 6,000 and 12,000 credits | Extra product: "Add on: WhatsApp AI Agents @$74.99 for Growth & Advance plan" |
| Monthly price from | €0 (Free), then €299 | 55 USD (Growth), 69 USD (Advanced), each plus taxes |
| Discount for a longer term | 24% for 3 months in advance, 37% for 12 months in advance | 8 % for quarterly, 20 % for annual payment |
| Free plan or trial | Free: no time limit, no credit card | "Start Free Trial" button on the plans |
| Markup on template messages | No extra charge per message; you pay Meta fees directly to Meta. No add-ons, no setup fee | Advanced: "No Templates Markups"; Enterprise: "No Markup Charges"; for Growth, nothing is said about this |
| Contacts | Unlimited on every plan | "Unlimited Contacts" in Growth, Advanced and Enterprise |
| Other limits | Team seats 1, 3, 6, 12; 1 WhatsApp number per account | Fields, tags, events: Growth 25, 30, 5; Advanced 30, 45, 7 |
| API and webhook | Yes (API, MCP, webhook in every plan) | Yes: public APIs and webhooks from Growth |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | Interakt pricing, home page, privacy policy |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026
Who fits what.
Both providers build on WhatsApp but name different focus areas. The following points describe documented properties, not a verdict.
SmartChat features
- Everything for consent in one place. Landing page, popup, QR code and click-to-WhatsApp button collect contacts. Double opt-in runs automatically, and you can download the proof of consent for each contact as a PDF.
- Built into every plan. WhatsApp newsletter, follow-ups, inbox, AI reply, API, MCP and webhook are included even in Free.
- Servers in Germany. SmartChat's data is stored on servers in Germany.
- Prices in euros with no extras. There are no add-ons, no setup fee and no extra charge per message.
- Quick setup. After you enter your website, SmartChat AI builds the landing page, confirmation message and follow-ups in 60 seconds.
Interakt features
- Growth platform, by its own description. Interakt writes: "Interakt is a full-stack growth engine for marketing, sales, and support."
- Campaigns and ads. The home page lists "Your Ultimate Campaign Suite" and click-to-WhatsApp ads.
- Unlimited contacts. Growth, Advanced and Enterprise list "Unlimited Contacts".
- AI agents as an extra product. The pricing page lists "WhatsApp AI Agents" as an add-on for Growth and Advanced.
- Prices in US dollars. Growth 55 USD and Advanced 69 USD per month, each plus taxes.
Prices at a glance.
The plans are not built the same way, and the currencies are different: Interakt lists US dollars, SmartChat euros. We do not convert, because the exchange rate changes. That is why only the providers' amounts are shown here.
Plans at Interakt
The pricing page lists Growth and Advanced with a fixed price per month, each "+taxes". On top of that come a Starter plan for Instagram only at 12 USD per month and an Enterprise plan on request. For quarterly payment, the page lists 8 % off, for annual payment 20 %.
| Growth | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month (plus taxes) | 55 USD | 69 USD |
| Contacts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Fields, tags, events | 25, 30, 5 | 30, 45, 7 |
| API and webhooks | Public APIs and webhooks | Plus webhooks for incoming messages and chatbot messages |
| Markup on template messages | Not described | "No Templates Markups" |
| AI extra product | "WhatsApp AI Agents @$74.99" as an add-on | "WhatsApp AI Agents @$74.99" as an add-on |
| Source | Interakt pricing | Interakt pricing |
SmartChat plans
SmartChat lists four plans with a fixed price. Free runs with no time limit and no credit card. If you pay 3 months in advance you get 24 % off, and 37 % off for 12 months in advance.
| 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 |
| 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 want to build a chatbot yourself. SmartChat has no chatbot builder. SmartChat AI replies to messages, and 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.
- 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.
With Interakt
- You are looking for consent and proof in the plan. Proof of consent and automatic double opt-in are not described on Interakt's public pages (x in the table). Ask Interakt about this.
- You want to keep your data in Germany. Interakt's privacy policy says: "data localization is not offered by the Company for any such data shared or obtained by the Company".
- You want AI replies without an extra product. Interakt lists "WhatsApp AI Agents" as an add-on. With SmartChat, the AI reply is included in every plan.
- You want to work in euros. Interakt lists its prices in US dollars, plus taxes.
FAQ about SmartChat and Interakt.
How do SmartChat and Interakt differ?
The public pages show differences in data protection, consent, currency and AI. SmartChat has servers in Germany, proof of consent and automatic double opt-in in every plan, and lists prices in euros. Interakt lists prices in US dollars and lists AI agents as an add-on. The table above shows each point.
Where is my data with SmartChat and with Interakt?
SmartChat's servers are in Germany. Interakt's privacy policy says: "data localization is not offered by the Company for any such data shared or obtained by the Company". As of: 02.11.2026, source: Interakt privacy policy.
What do the plans of both providers cost?
SmartChat: Free 0 €, Starter 299 €, Basic 499 €, Pro 999 € per month. Interakt: Growth 55 USD and Advanced 69 USD per month, each plus taxes; Starter for Instagram only 12 USD, Enterprise on request. The currencies are different, so the page does not convert them.
Is there a discount for a longer term?
With SmartChat, you save 24 % if you pay 3 months in advance, and 37 % with 12 months in advance. On its pricing page, Interakt lists 8 % for quarterly and 20 % for annual payment.
Is there a free plan or trial?
SmartChat Free runs with no time limit and no credit card, with 100 messages once and 500 credits once. Interakt shows a "Start Free Trial" button on its plans. How long the trial lasts is not stated on the pages we checked.
Does the provider add a markup on template messages?
With SmartChat, no: you pay the Meta fees directly to Meta, and there is no extra charge per message. For Advanced, Interakt writes "No Templates Markups" and for Enterprise "No Markup Charges". For Growth, it says nothing about this.
Does Interakt have proof of consent?
Proof of consent for each contact is not described on Interakt's public pages, as of 02.11.2026. With SmartChat, you download it in every plan as a PDF, with the date, time and method of sign-up.
Does Interakt have an automatic double opt-in?
An automatic double opt-in is not described on Interakt's public pages, as of 02.11.2026. With SmartChat, the contact confirms their sign-up automatically in WhatsApp when they sign up through a landing page or popup.
How do I win contacts?
SmartChat offers a landing page, website popup, click-to-WhatsApp button and QR code in every plan. Interakt lists click-to-WhatsApp ads: "Run Click-to-WhatsApp ads to capture leads instantly on WhatsApp and Instagram".
What does the AI cost with each provider?
With SmartChat, the AI reply is included in every plan and answers in the contact's language. It uses credits, for example 20 per AI reply. Interakt lists "WhatsApp AI Agents @$74.99" as an add-on for Growth and Advanced.
What limits and connections are there?
Contacts are unlimited with both, with Interakt from Growth. SmartChat offers API, MCP and webhook in every plan, plus Zapier, Make and n8n. Interakt lists public APIs and webhooks from Growth. With SmartChat, an account has 1 WhatsApp number and 1, 3, 6 or 12 team seats depending on the plan.
Where does the information about Interakt come from?
The information about Interakt comes from Interakt's public pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026. Prices and features can change. SmartChat is the provider of this page. You can report an incorrect statement via Contact .
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Sources and date. All information about Interakt comes 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.
Interakt: Interakt pricing · Interakt home page · Interakt privacy policy
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