Software · head to head
DelightChat vs Zapier
The short version
- Only Zapier has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: DelightChat startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors; Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
- They diverge on capability: DelightChat covers Unified inbox, Zapier covers App integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DelightChat and Zapier actually diverge.
| Attribute | DelightChat | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Founded | 2020 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in DelightChat
- Unified inbox
- WhatsApp integration
- Instagram DM
- Facebook Messenger
- Order management
- WooCommerce
- Magento
Only in Zapier
- App integrations
- Workflow automation
- Trigger-based actions
- Multi-step Zaps
- Data formatting
- Conditional logic
- Error handling
- Team collaboration
Both cover
- Shopify
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DelightChat
- E-commerce supportnot Zapier
- WhatsApp marketingnot Zapier
- Order inquiriesnot Zapier
- Social commercenot Zapier
Zapier
- Lead managementnot DelightChat
- Data synchronizationnot DelightChat
- Email automationnot DelightChat
- Social media postingnot DelightChat
- Customer onboardingnot DelightChat
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DelightChat
- Startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors
- WhatsApp integration requires the official WhatsApp Business API approval process
- Limited customization options for workflow automation compared to enterprise alternatives
Zapier
- The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
- Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
- Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
- Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
- Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49
Pricing, plan by plan
DelightChat
$29/month- Startup$29/month
- Scale$99/month
- Growth$299/month
Zapier
Free- FreeFree
- 100 tasks/month
- 5 Zaps
- Two-step Zaps
- Starter$19.99/month
- 750 tasks/month
- 20 Zaps
- Multi-step Zaps
- Professional$49/month
- 2,000 tasks/month
- Unlimited Zaps
- Custom logic
Which should you pick?
Choose DelightChat if
- You need unified inbox.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want whatsapp integration.
Choose Zapier if
- You need app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is DelightChat or Zapier better?
- Neither clearly leads. DelightChat starts at $29/month and Zapier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DelightChat or Zapier?
- Zapier has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for DelightChat and Free for Zapier.
- Does DelightChat or Zapier run on more platforms?
- DelightChat runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zapier runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Zapier for free?
- Yes. Zapier has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DelightChat starts at $29/month.
- What is DelightChat best used for?
- DelightChat is most often used for e-commerce support, whatsapp marketing, order inquiries, social commerce. Of those, e-commerce support and whatsapp marketing are not what Zapier is typically brought in for.
- What can DelightChat do that Zapier cannot?
- DelightChat covers Unified inbox, WhatsApp integration, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger. Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps. Both handle Shopify, GDPR.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DelightChat: What channels does DelightChat support for customer communication?
DelightChat unifies WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, Facebook Messenger, email, and live website chat into a single inbox for managing customer conversations.
SourceDelightChat: Does DelightChat work with Shopify?
Yes, DelightChat has deep Shopify integration allowing you to view and modify order data while responding to customers, with automatic contact creation for new orders.
SourceDelightChat: Does DelightChat include WhatsApp marketing beyond support?
Yes, DelightChat includes a WhatsApp Marketing suite for sending broadcasts, automating abandoned cart recovery, and sending order tracking notifications.
SourceRelated pages
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