A respond.io alternative with the AI agent on every plan
respond.io is a strong platform. Inboxi is for teams that want an AI agent from the first plan, priced without counting active contacts, and an agent that writes the Arabic dialect their customers use.
Side by side
| Inboxi | respond.io | |
|---|---|---|
| First plan | Starter, $49 a month ($41 billed yearly) | Starter, $99 a month ($79 billed yearly) |
| Users in the first plan | 5 | 5 |
| AI agent included from | Starter: 1 agent and 500 AI credits a month | Growth, $199 a month ($159 billed yearly); Starter has AI assist tools |
| Charge per active contact | None on the pricing page | Growth and Advanced charge per 100 monthly active contacts over the limit |
| WhatsApp fees | Billed by Meta to your own account | Charged by Meta, topped up as credit inside respond.io |
Competitor prices as published on their own pricing pages on 27 October 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; check their sites before you decide.
Where Inboxi is different
- The agent comes with the first plan: Every plan includes an AI agent and monthly AI credits, and replies written by your team never use credits.
- Arabic as your customers write it: You pick the dialect the agent writes in: Saudi, Kuwaiti, Emirati, Egyptian or Modern Standard Arabic.
- Stores from the Gulf: Products from Salla, Zid or Shopify sync into the agent's knowledge, so it can show them and take the order in the chat.
- No counting of active contacts: Plans are priced by team members, channels, agents and AI credits. A busy month does not raise the bill.
When respond.io is the better choice
If your team has already built its workflows on respond.io and they run well, moving may not be worth it. Choose on what your team will use every day.
Questions
Can I move from respond.io to Inboxi?
Yes. You connect your WhatsApp number, Instagram and Messenger to Inboxi directly, and import your contacts from a CSV file. Your WhatsApp account stays in your own Meta business portfolio.
Is Inboxi cheaper than respond.io?
On the published prices, Inboxi starts at $49 a month with an AI agent included, and respond.io includes AI agents from its $199 Growth plan. What you pay depends on your team size and how much the AI answers.
Does Inboxi have a free trial?
Yes, 7 days with 100 AI credits.
Try Inboxi next to your current setup
Connect one channel, let the agent read your website, and compare the answers for a week.