Who this comparison is for
- Churches, schools, nonprofits and event planners comparing WhatsApp tools
- Teams on Wati that also run events, collect payments or check children in
- Organizations that want a free plan and no markup on Meta’s message fees
What MsgOrb does that Wati doesn’t
Features compared
| MsgOrb | Wati | |
|---|---|---|
| Official WhatsApp Business Platform | ||
| Broadcasts and scheduled reminders | ||
| Shared team inbox | ||
| AI agent on WhatsApp | Add-on | Add-on (Astra) |
| Text JOIN: a QR code per group that adds people to it | Built in | Build it with chatbot flows |
| Event RSVPs with QR entry passes and door scanning, built in | ||
| Paid event tickets, built in | ||
| Kids check-in with pickup codes and attendance history, built in | ||
| Giving with per-group links and year-end statements, built in | ||
| Membership dues and program fees, built in |
Pricing compared
| MsgOrb | Wati | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Free (60 members), then $19.99, $29.99 or $49.99 a month for 200, 500 or 1,500 members; Enterprise from $30 per 1,000 members | Growth $59/month and Pro $119/month (billed annually); Business on request |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 60 members | No; 7-day free trial |
| Team members | 1 sub-admin on Free, up to 5 on every paid plan, with access you choose | 3 on Growth, 5 on Pro (extra users $39/month on Pro) |
| WhatsApp message fees | Meta’s own fees, billed by Meta to your WhatsApp Business Account; MsgOrb adds nothing | Charged on Wati’s own rate card |
| AI agent | $19/month add-on on any paid plan, 2,000 to 10,000 answers a month by plan (1,000 more for $10), in the language the person writes in | Astra Pro $99/month; Astra is a separate product |
| Fee for collecting payments | 2% + $0.50 per payment, paid by the payer; Stripe’s card fee comes out of your payout | See Wati’s site |
When Wati is the better choice
Choose Wati if you run a sales or e-commerce team that needs CRM integrations such as HubSpot or Salesforce, chatbot flows and high-volume campaigns. Choose MsgOrb if you organize people: members, parents, volunteers and guests.
Questions
Is MsgOrb a good Wati alternative for a church?
Yes. Both use the official WhatsApp Business Platform, and MsgOrb adds what churches run every week: event RSVPs with QR passes, kids check-in with pickup codes, giving with per-group links and year-end statements, and Text JOIN for connect cards. There is a free plan for up to 60 members.
How does pricing compare?
Wati’s Growth plan is $59 a month and Pro is $119 a month, billed annually, with message fees on Wati’s rate card. MsgOrb starts free and then charges by members only ($19.99 for 200), and Meta bills its message fees to your own WhatsApp Business Account with nothing added.
Can I move my WhatsApp number from Wati to MsgOrb?
Yes. A WhatsApp Business number can be connected to one platform at a time. Disconnect it from Wati, then connect it in MsgOrb with Connect WhatsApp. Templates belong to your WhatsApp Business Account, so if you connect the same account, they come with it.
Does MsgOrb have an AI agent like Wati’s Astra?
Yes. MsgOrb’s AI Agent is a $19/month add-on on any paid plan. It answers on WhatsApp from the information you give it, after Smart Replies, and hands anything it can’t answer to your team.
Wati facts checked on its own website on October 22, 2026: Wati pricing, Astra pricing. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest. Wati is a trademark of its owner.