Manychat
Manychat is a chat marketing platform for automating two-way conversations on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, SMS, and Email. It helps creators, brands, and agencies reply to comments and DMs, capture leads, and turn social engagement into sales without staying glued to their phone.
The platform centers on visual automations you can launch from templates or build in a drag-and-drop Flow Builder. Quick Automations guide beginners through common flows, while Pro plans add broadcasts, unified inbox tools, and Manychat AI for replies that match your tone.
Manychat is an Official Meta Business Partner and TikTok Marketing Partner, which matters if you rely on platform-approved messaging tools. Over one million businesses use it, with more than one billion conversations powered through the platform each year across 170+ countries.
Auto-reply to Instagram comments and DMs with customizable flows
Unified inbox for messages across connected social channels
60+ Quick Automation templates for welcome messages, FAQs, and giveaways
Manychat AI handles DM replies, comment responses, and goal-driven conversations
Broadcast messages on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger from Pro plans up
Collect emails and phone numbers inside social conversations
Official Meta Business Partner and TikTok Marketing Partner
Official Meta Business Partner and TikTok Marketing Partner status.
Free plan available with no credit card required.
No-code Flow Builder with Quick Automations and 60+ templates.
Supports seven messaging channels including Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok.
14-day free trial on Essential and Pro plans.
Pricing scales with Active Contacts, with overage fees beyond plan limits.
WhatsApp automation requires Pro and charges per conversation after 1,000 free conversations monthly.
TikTok automations are not available in the UK or European Union.
Manychat AI costs an additional $29 per month as a Pro add-on.
Does Manychat have a free plan?
Yes. Manychat offers a Free plan at $0 with up to 25 Active Contacts per month, two connected channels, and up to four active automations. No credit card is required to start on the Free plan.
What is an Active Contact on Manychat?
An Active Contact is one person you interact with during a monthly billing period through messages or automations. Manychat counts each person once per month regardless of how many messages you exchange, and charges overage fees if you exceed your plan limit.
Is Manychat approved by Meta and TikTok?
Yes. Manychat is an Official Meta Business Partner and a TikTok Marketing Partner. The company states it is one of the few platforms partnered with both Meta and TikTok for approved messaging automation.
Do I need coding skills to use Manychat?
No. Manychat uses a no-code Flow Builder and Quick Automations with step-by-step setup. The platform also includes a Flow Builder Assistant and AI tools that can generate automation drafts from plain-language goals.
Can I try a paid Manychat plan before upgrading?
Yes. Manychat offers a 14-day free trial on Essential and Pro plans. The Free plan does not require a credit card, while paid plans accept major cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
How much does Manychat AI cost?
Manychat AI is available as an add-on to Manychat Pro and costs $29 per month. Pro plans also include AI-powered conversations in DMs and comments, with higher tiers bundling AI features directly.
Does Manychat support TikTok automation?
Yes. Manychat supports TikTok automations for TikTok Business Accounts, including comment replies, lead capture, and FAQ responses. TikTok automations are currently unavailable in the UK and European Union.

