Chat automation · as of October 2026
Pozy and ManyChat, side by side.
ManyChat is a well-known chat automation tool for Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and more, priced by active contacts.
| Pozy | ManyChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per connected account, graduated. Every feature included. | By active contacts per month |
| Entry price | $6 each for accounts 3 to 10, $3 each for 11 to 100 and $1 each from 101 | Essential $14 per month annually (250 contacts); Pro $29 annually or $39 monthly (2,500 contacts) |
| Free option | 2 accounts free, no card unless you connect X | 25 active contacts, 2 channels |
| Publishing platforms | 13 (Snapchat in beta; Telegram and Discord coming soon; Reddit paused) | Not a publishing tool |
| Public API | Included on every account | From the Pro plan |
| MCP and AI agents | Hosted MCP server with OAuth | Not verified |
| Inbox (DMs, comments, reviews) | DMs, comments and reviews in one inbox | Not verified |
| Comment-to-DM and flows | Comment-to-DM, visual workflows, sequences, broadcasts | Visual flows, comment-to-DM, broadcasts |
| Ads management | 9 networks: Meta, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X, ChatGPT, Reddit, Whop | Not verified |
| SMS, calls, WhatsApp | Phone numbers, SMS, calls, WhatsApp, iMessage, RCS | WhatsApp, SMS and email channels |
“Not verified” means we could not confirm it on ManyChat's public pages. It may still exist. ManyChat moved to active-contact pricing on 2 Mar 2026; older accounts move country by country.
Where ManyChat is strong
- Mature Instagram comment-to-DM and flow builder
- Many messaging channels including TikTok, SMS and email
- A free plan to start
Pick ManyChat if
- Chat automation is the whole job and you want a mature flow builder
- You want TikTok or email automation from the same tool
Pick Pozy if
- You want automations next to publishing, analytics and ads
- You price by connected account, not by contacts
- You want an API and MCP server on every account
Sources
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- ManyChat pricing pageVendor page · read 30 Oct 2026
- Pozy figures: Pozy pricing page
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