Interlinked AI vs ManyChat
ManyChat or Interlinked AI: grow on Instagram, or close the sale in the chat.
ManyChat is the best-known tool for automating Instagram: comments, stories and lives that open DMs, with visual flows and a free plan. Interlinked AI does something else: an agent that answers with your catalog, builds the order and takes payment on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Here's the comparison, with sources.
- Data from ManyChat's pricing and help center, checked October 10, 2026
- Where ManyChat wins and where we do
- What the same setup costs on each
Where each one sits
ManyChat has more channels; Interlinked AI goes further into the sale
Both measures come from what each tool documents. The other names stay faded, for reference.
| Tool | Sale steps in the chat | Channels | Native integrations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked AI | 6 of 6 | 3 | ~5 |
| Meta Business Agent | 1.5 of 6 | 3 | ~2 |
| Kommo | 3 of 6 | 10 | ~100 |
| ManyChat | 3.5 of 6 | 7 | ~16 |
| respond.io | 3.5 of 6 | 11 | ~44 |
| WATI | 4 of 6 | 6 | ~22 |
How we measure: the horizontal axis counts six sale steps the tool does on its own in the chat, with its AI or with flows you configure: answer from your information, show products with photos, build the cart, create the order, send the payment link and confirm the payment. Yes counts 1, partial ½ and undocumented 0. The vertical axis adds channels (up to 8) and native integrations by tier.
Sources and review date (Oct 10, 2026)
- Meta Business Agent · reviewed Oct 10, 2026: Product · Help: what the agent knows · Help: availability and limits · Google Calendar · Global announcement (Jun 2026) · Meta One (Sep 2026)
- Kommo · reviewed Oct 10, 2026: Pricing · AI agent · WhatsApp catalogs · Stripe · AI bookings
- ManyChat · reviewed Oct 10, 2026: Pricing (copy of Oct 9, 2026) · Pro plan · AI replies · Buy Button · WhatsApp pricing
- respond.io · reviewed Oct 10, 2026: Pricing · AI credits · What the AI agent does · Meta catalog · Who it is for
- WATI · reviewed Oct 10, 2026: Pricing · Astra (AI agent) · Catalog orders · Payment gateways · Integrations
What it costs
The same setup, on each
ManyChat charges WhatsApp messages from its wallet; in Mexico its marketing and utility template rates are about 15% above Meta's (ManyChat's pricing guide vs Meta's calculator, October 10, 2026). With Interlinked AI, Meta bills you directly. Sources: October 9, 2026 copy of manychat.com/pricing and ManyChat's help center.
Which one fits
When to choose each
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ManyChat
Choose ManyChat if you grow through Instagram
- You want comments, stories and lives to open DMs
- You like building visual flows from templates
- You need TikTok, Telegram, SMS or email
- You want to start free or with very little traffic
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Interlinked AI
Choose Interlinked AI if you want to close the sale in the chat
- You want order and payment on WhatsApp too
- You'd rather have an agent that understands than build flows step by step
- You take bank transfers and review receipts
- You don't want to pay by number of contacts
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Interlinked AI
Don't choose us if…
- Your growth depends on Instagram comments (we don't reply to them yet)
- You need TikTok, Telegram, SMS or email
- You need Zapier, HubSpot or Klaviyo
- You'd rather design every step yourself in a visual editor
Differences that matter
ManyChat and Interlinked AI, point by point
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Which is better for Instagram?
For growth, ManyChat: comments, stories, lives and ads that open DMs. Interlinked AI handles direct messages, story replies and mentions, but not comments yet.
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Which sells on WhatsApp end to end?
Interlinked AI: the agent builds the cart, the customer confirms and payment is taken by Stripe or bank transfer. ManyChat's Buy Button works on Instagram and Messenger, for items up to US$100.
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AI or flows?
ManyChat starts from flows you design, with AI as a step; its business-knowledge AI is Instagram-only and in beta. In Interlinked AI the agent works with your catalog and rules without building flows.
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How does each charge?
ManyChat charges by active contacts per month and by inbox seats. Interlinked AI charges per plan, with AI credits and seats included.
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What about WhatsApp messages?
ManyChat bills them from its wallet, with template rates above Meta's in Mexico. With Interlinked AI, Meta bills you directly and we add nothing.
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Which has more integrations?
ManyChat: Zapier, Make, HubSpot, Klaviyo, Google Sheets and more. Interlinked AI: Meta, Stripe and Google Calendar.
If you switch
Moving from ManyChat to Interlinked AI
Your ManyChat flows don't carry over, and they don't need to: in Interlinked AI you set up the agent with a wizard, your catalog and your rules. You connect WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger with your Meta account, and the agent stays a draft until you publish it.
- Catalog from Excel or CSV, reviewed before you confirm
- The agent is tested as a draft before it replies
- We help you set it up on a call
Questions about ManyChat and Interlinked AI
- What's a good ManyChat alternative for selling on WhatsApp?
- If you want the order and payment to happen in the WhatsApp chat, Interlinked AI. If your priority is growing on Instagram with comments and flows, ManyChat is still stronger.
- How does ManyChat charge?
- Since March 2026, by active contacts per month, with plans from free to Advanced. WhatsApp needs the Pro plan or higher.
- Does ManyChat reply to Instagram comments?
- Yes: comments, stories and lives can open a direct message, and its AI replies to positive comments on reels and posts.
- Does Interlinked AI reply to comments?
- Not yet. It handles direct messages, story replies and mentions.
- Can I use ManyChat and Interlinked AI together?
- There's no integration between them.
No commitment
Still not sure which one?
In a 20-minute call we'll tell you honestly whether Interlinked AI fits your store or whether another tool suits you better.