Spoki · Comparison · spoki.com/en/vs/manychat
Spoki vs ManyChat
ManyChat is an Instagram DM + Messenger automation tool with limited WhatsApp support. Spoki is a full conversational marketing + CRM + commerce platform on WhatsApp and 5 other channels. Spoki runs the official WhatsApp Business API with EU data residency, Meta Tech Partner status and full CRM
TL;DR
- ManyChat focus: an Instagram DM + Messenger automation tool with limited WhatsApp support
- Spoki focus: broadcasts + flows + AI agents + CRM + multichannel
- Ideal for ManyChat: Instagram-first brands automating Facebook/Instagram DMs. For anything else, Spoki wins.
When to choose Spoki
- You are on WooCommerce, Prestashop, Magento, BigCommerce or custom ecommerce
- You want broadcast WhatsApp campaigns (not just reactive chat)
- You need a unified CRM, deal pipeline and ticketing
- You want multichannel (WhatsApp + Instagram + SMS + Email + Voice)
- You operate in the EU and need GDPR-native with EU data residency
When to choose ManyChat
- Instagram-first brands automating Facebook/Instagram DMs
- You have an existing ManyChat workflow you don’t want to migrate
Feature comparison
| Feature | Spoki | ManyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Marketing + CRM + Commerce | ManyChat standard |
| Ecommerce | Shopify, WooCommerce, Prestashop, Magento, BigCommerce, custom | ManyChat standard |
| WhatsApp broadcasts | Yes — segmented, template-approved | ManyChat standard |
| Conversational CRM | Yes — contacts, pipeline, tickets | ManyChat standard |
| Multichannel | WhatsApp, Instagram, SMS, RCS, Email, Voice | ManyChat standard |
| AI agents | Yes — catalogue-trained, multilingual | ManyChat standard |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Native, any ecommerce | ManyChat standard |
| Data residency | EU (Italy) | ManyChat standard |
| Meta Tech Partner | Yes | ManyChat standard |
| Languages | 6 (EN, IT, ES, FR, DE, PT) | ManyChat standard |
Pricing — Spoki
Transparent pay-as-you-go from €0 setup; message-based pricing aligned with Meta conversation categories.
Pricing — ManyChat
Monthly subscription per Shopify store starting around $49/month plus conversation fees.
Migrating from ManyChat to Spoki
Spoki imports ManyChat contact lists and conversation logs via CSV; WhatsApp number portability in ~72h via Meta Cloud API. Dedicated onboarding specialist handles the migration end-to-end.
FAQ
Can I keep my WhatsApp number when migrating?
Yes. Phone numbers are portable between BSPs through the official Meta process; Spoki handles the migration.
Is Spoki more expensive than TextYess?
Spoki is cheaper at low message volumes (pay-as-you-go) and comparable or cheaper at scale when you consider the included CRM, multichannel and broadcast features.
Does Spoki support non-Shopify ecommerce?
Yes — native plugins for WooCommerce, Prestashop, Magento, BigCommerce plus Zapier, n8n and custom REST API.
Talk to a migration specialist
Book a 30-min call. We’ll map your ManyChat setup to Spoki and quote your migration.
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