ManyChat Pricing Guide 2026
Full breakdown of ManyChat plans, contact limits, and real costs
ManyChat's listed plans and prices appear below with their billing terms. Monthly, annual, lifetime and custom-priced offers are different commitments. Check billing periods, seat counts, usage charges and optional add-ons. Compare with SchedulingKit pricing.
ManyChat Pricing Plans
Here's what ManyChat charges for their scheduling software in 2026.
Free
- 25 Active Contacts per month under the new model
- Two eligible channels: Instagram, TikTok, Messenger or Telegram
- Up to four active automations
- One user and one Inbox seat
- Self-service support
- Manychat branding
Essential
per month equivalent, billed annually
- 250 Active Contacts per month included, then contact overages
- Two eligible channels
- Unlimited custom automations
- Lead capture and tags
- Two users
- One Inbox seat
- Email support
- No Manychat branding
Pro
per month equivalent, billed annually
- 2,500 Active Contacts per month included, then overages
- Three eligible channels including WhatsApp, SMS or Email
- AI-powered conversations and broadcasts
- Three users
- Two Inbox seats
- Email support
Business
per month equivalent, billed annually
- 7,500 Active Contacts per month included
- All eligible channels
- AI-powered conversations and broadcasts
- Five users
- Three Inbox seats
- Priority email support
Advanced
per month equivalent, billed annually
- 25,000 Active Contacts per month included
- All eligible channels
- AI-powered conversations and broadcasts
- Ten users
- Five Inbox seats
- Priority email support
Prices as of 2026-10-01. Visit ManyChat for current pricing.
ManyChat Free Plan: What's the Catch?
Yes, ManyChat has a free plan. But here's what you don't get:
- 25 Active Contacts per month on the new Free plan
- Two eligible channels only
- Four active automations
- One user and one Inbox seat
- No WhatsApp, SMS or Email channels
- Manychat branding and self-service support
Hidden Costs to Know
Before signing up for ManyChat, be aware of these additional costs:
- Additional Active Contacts are charged beyond the included monthly allowance; rates vary by plan and billing term
- Annual subscriptions are charged upfront; contact overages are assessed monthly
- WhatsApp and SMS channel charges should be confirmed in the account checkout
- Prices vary by billing country and exclude tax on the published pricing page
- Older accounts may retain legacy rules until migrated to the new pricing model
ManyChat Pricing History
New five-plan model introduced for newly created accounts; legacy-account migration varies by region
New Free plan lists 25 monthly Active Contacts and four active automations
Published annual-billing monthly equivalents begin at Essential $14 and Pro $29
ManyChat vs SchedulingKit
See how SchedulingKit compares on features and pricing.
| Feature | ManyChat | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 25 monthly Active Contacts on new Free accounts | 1 member, 1 event type, 50 bookings/month, 1 calendar |
| Chat Automation | Social messaging automation; WhatsApp on Pro and above | Separate AI chatbot ($12/month) and receptionist ($39/month) add-ons |
| Scheduling | Not a scheduling tool | Full scheduling platform |
| AI Features | AI-powered conversations on Pro and above | Separate AI chatbot ($12/month) and receptionist ($39/month) add-ons |
| Booking Pages | Can send booking links; native appointment inventory not established | Professional booking pages with customization |
| Calendar Management | Date/time collection; external scheduler needed for availability | Full calendar sync and management |
Our Verdict
Manychat is a social messaging automation platform. The new Free tier covers 25 monthly Active Contacts; paid annual-billing equivalents start at Essential $14, Pro $29, Business $69 and Advanced $139 per month, with contact overages and regional variation. Pro adds AI-powered conversations and channels such as WhatsApp, SMS and Email. It can collect a requested date or route a lead to a scheduler, but confirm an external booking workflow before claiming live appointment availability or a confirmed calendar slot. Compare its social-channel strengths against SchedulingKit's booking workflow and verify SchedulingKit AI add-on entitlements before publication.
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