The Best ManyChat Alternative for India in 2026
ManyChat cut its free plan to 25 contacts, charges in USD, and locks AI behind a $29/mo add-on. Here's what you get instead.
Why Creators and Businesses Switch to LoopFuel
No per-contact pricing trap
ManyChat charges more as your audience grows. 500 contacts? $14/mo. 5,000 contacts? $29/mo. 10,000? Even more. LoopFuel charges a flat rate. Your success doesn't become your biggest expense.
Pay in rupees, not dollars
ManyChat bills in USD. That means forex markup on every payment, plus GST on the forex charge. LoopFuel bills in INR through UPI, Razorpay, or cards. No conversion fees, no surprises.
AI replies included, not a $29/mo add-on
ManyChat's AI Step costs $29/mo on top of your plan. LoopFuel includes AI Smart Replies on every paid plan starting at ₹499/mo. AI shouldn't be a luxury feature.
A free plan that's actually useful
ManyChat's free plan was cut to 25 active contacts in March 2026. That's barely enough to test the tool. LoopFuel's free plan gives you enough room to run real campaigns and see real results before upgrading.
Built for Instagram, not bolted on
ManyChat started as a Facebook Messenger tool and added Instagram later. LoopFuel was built for Instagram DM automation from day one. Every feature is designed around how creators and brands actually use Instagram.
Quick Comparison
| LoopFuel | ManyChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | <span class="y">Yes</span> |
| INR pricing | Yes | No |
| UPI / Razorpay | Yes | No |
| Visual flow builder | Yes | Yes |
| AI Smart Replies | Included | Paid add-on ($29/mo) |
| Contact CRM | Yes | Yes |
| A/B Testing | Yes | Yes |
| Flat-rate pricing | Yes | No |
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