SmartChat vs. Mailingwork
SmartChat vs. Mailingwork.
SmartChat and Mailingwork both state servers in Germany and a double opt-in. SmartChat sends only via WhatsApp, while Mailingwork describes itself as email marketing for mid-sized companies and enterprises. SmartChat shows its prices openly, Mailingwork on request. As of: 02.11.2026.
The comparison table at a glance.
The table shows only points that appear on the public pages of both providers. The information about Mailingwork comes from Mailingwork's pages, retrieved on 02.11.2026.
| SmartChat | Mailingwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Server location | Server in Germany | "Wir hosten unsere Server in Deutschland" (we host our servers in Germany) |
| proof of consent | Per contact with date, time and method, available as a PDF | "dem Double-Opt-In-Verfahren, samt Nachweis der Einwilligung" (the double opt-in procedure, including proof of consent) |
| Double opt-in | Automatic: confirmation when signing up via landing page or popup | Double opt-in procedure mentioned for sign-up forms |
| WhatsApp newsletter and follow-ups | Included in every plan, even in Free | x |
| Automations | 1, 1, 3, unlimited (Free, Starter, Basic, Pro) | "Automations" mentioned as a feature of the plans, without a number |
| Monthly price from | €0 (Free), then €299 | Price on request ("Preis anfragen") |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| webhook | Yes | Yes |
| You want to build a first simple workflow today and have no technical knowledge | Yes | Yes |
| Source | SmartChat pricing and feature pages | Mailingwork Security and Data Protection, Plans, Documentation |
x = not described on the provider's public pages, as of 02.11.2026.
Who fits what.
The answer depends on which channel you want to send through and how you want to compare prices. The points below do not rate anything and only list documented features.
SmartChat features
- One channel: WhatsApp. SmartChat sends only via WhatsApp. Enter your website, and after 60 seconds you have a landing page, confirmation message and follow-ups.
- Consent provable for each contact. Date, time and method of consent can be retrieved as a PDF for each contact. Newsletters and follow-ups only go out after confirmation.
- Prices at a glance. Free €0, Starter €299, Basic €499, Pro €999 per month. There are no add-ons and no setup fee.
- Sign-up options in every plan. Landing page, website popup, click-to-WhatsApp button and QR code are included even in Free.
- integrations. API, MCP, webhook, Zapier, Make and n8n are possible in every plan.
Characteristics of Mailingwork
- Email channel. Mailingwork's homepage says, word for word: "Professionelles E-Mail Marketing für Mittelstand und Enterprise" (professional email marketing for mid-sized companies and enterprises).
- Two plans. Mailingwork lists the plans Single-Account and Multi-Account. According to the pricing page, both have "Unbegrenzte Anzahl von Abonnenten (Subscribern)" (unlimited number of subscribers).
- Landing pages and automations. Both are listed as features on Mailingwork's pricing page.
- interfaces. Mailingwork's documentation lists an API interface, WebHooks and Zapier.
Prices and plans.
Mailingwork lists no amounts on its pricing page, only "Preis anfragen" (ask for price). That is why there is no Mailingwork price and no calculation here. All SmartChat amounts are in euros per month.
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 12 months in advance | 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 |
Cost of messages
With SmartChat, you pay the Meta fees directly to Meta through the payment method in your Meta account. SmartChat adds nothing on top and charges 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. In the Basic and Pro plans, SmartChat builds your automation.
- 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.
- You need multiple WhatsApp numbers in one account. One account has 1 WhatsApp number. For multiple numbers, you create multiple accounts.
With Mailingwork
- You want to send newsletters and follow-ups via WhatsApp. We did not find WhatsApp described on Mailingwork's homepage or pricing page.
- You want to see the price without sending a request. The pricing page says "Preis anfragen" (ask for price) instead of an amount.
FAQ about SmartChat and Mailingwork.
How do SmartChat and Mailingwork differ?
SmartChat sends only via WhatsApp. Mailingwork describes itself as email marketing for mid-sized companies and enterprises. Both state servers in Germany and a double opt-in. SmartChat shows its prices openly, Mailingwork on request. Details are in the table, as of 02.11.2026.
Where are the servers of Mailingwork and SmartChat?
Both in Germany. On its page about security and data protection, Mailingwork says, word for word: "Wir hosten unsere Server in Deutschland" (we host our servers in Germany). SmartChat's servers are also in Germany.
Does Mailingwork provide proof of consent?
Mailingwork mentions the double opt-in procedure "samt Nachweis der Einwilligung" (including proof of consent). The page does not describe what the proof looks like for each contact. With SmartChat, it is available for each contact with date, time and method as a PDF.
Does double opt-in run automatically with SmartChat?
Yes. When someone signs up through a landing page or popup, SmartChat automatically sends a confirmation in WhatsApp. Only after that does the contact receive newsletters and follow-ups.
How much does Mailingwork cost?
Mailingwork lists no amount on its pricing page; it says "Preis anfragen" (ask for price). That is why we do not state a price. SmartChat costs €0 in the Free plan, then €299, €499 or €999 per month, with 37% off for 12 months in advance.
Does SmartChat have a free plan?
Yes. Free has no time limit and needs no credit card, with 100 messages and 500 credits one time only. Landing page, newsletter, follow-ups and proof of consent are also included in Free.
Can I send WhatsApp messages with Mailingwork?
We did not find WhatsApp described on Mailingwork's homepage or pricing page, as of 02.11.2026. SmartChat sends newsletters and follow-ups via WhatsApp. Contacts can unsubscribe at any time with STOP.
How many automations does SmartChat have compared with Mailingwork?
SmartChat has 1 automation in Free and Starter, 3 in Basic and unlimited in Pro. Mailingwork lists "Automations" as a feature of its plans, without a number. A comparison of numbers is therefore not possible.
Which integrations do SmartChat and Mailingwork offer?
Both list an API, webhooks and Zapier. SmartChat also offers MCP for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini as well as Make and n8n, in every plan. Mailingwork's documentation lists API, WebHooks and Zapier as titles.
Is there a minimum term with SmartChat?
No. SmartChat has no minimum term and no commitment. You cancel at any time with no notice period, up to 1 hour before the payment is taken. The time you paid for keeps running, and there is no refund.
What are SmartChat's limits?
SmartChat sends only via WhatsApp, has no chatbot builder and 1 WhatsApp number per account. Your own automations are available from Basic. If you want to send via email, you will not find that with SmartChat.
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Sources and date. All information about Mailingwork 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 comes from SmartChat and is not legal advice.
Mailingwork: Mailingwork home page · Mailingwork security and data protection · Mailingwork plans and solutions · Mailingwork documentation
SmartChat: SmartChat pricing · Landing page · Double opt-in · proof of consent · API
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Last updated: By SmartChat Team