It depends on what you need most. Check that the tool uses the official WhatsApp Business API, has a shared team inbox, gives every lead an owner and stage, and shows message costs clearly. Marketing-led businesses often pick platforms like AiSensy or Wati; sales teams working Meta ad leads may prefer a sales CRM like salestrack.
There is no one best WhatsApp CRM for every Indian business. A D2C brand sending order updates and festive offers needs something different from a clinic or a real estate team turning Meta ad leads into visits. Start from your main job, then check a few must-haves. Below are the criteria we suggest and several tools worth a look, including our own product, clearly labelled.
How to choose
- Official WhatsApp Business API. Avoid tools that automate WhatsApp Web. WhatsApp's Help Center says not to bulk message or auto-message from the app.
- Team inbox. Several people replying from one number, with each chat assigned to an owner.
- Lead management. An owner, stage, notes and next step on every lead, not just a chat history.
- Lead sources. Leads from Meta ads, Click-to-WhatsApp ads, website forms and sheets in one list.
- Broadcasts and follow-ups. Approved templates to opted-in segments, and sequences that stop on reply.
- Reporting. Reply speed, conversion by stage and, if you run ads, cost per customer by ad.
- Clear costs. Subscription model (per agent, per user or per plan) plus how Meta's message charges are billed.
- Support. Help on WhatsApp or phone during Indian business hours.
Options to consider
Descriptions come from each company's own website, checked on 1 November 2026. Prices change often, so see each pricing page.
| Tool | What it says it does | Often a good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| AiSensy | WhatsApp marketing platform on official APIs: broadcasts, no-code chatbot flows, Click-to-WhatsApp ads; says it has a free forever plan | Marketing-led businesses that want broadcasts and chatbots at low entry cost |
| Wati | WhatsApp-focused messaging with a team inbox, broadcasts, chatbots and AI agents, and 100+ integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot and Zoho CRM; 7-day trial | Support and marketing teams that want automation and integrations with an existing CRM |
| Interakt | WhatsApp-first engagement platform with an omnichannel inbox, campaigns, chatbot builder, AI agents, Shopify integration and a separate Sales CRM product; 14-day trial | D2C and e-commerce brands, especially on Shopify |
| DoubleTick | WhatsApp operations platform for many numbers, with team inbox, broadcasts, bot studio, CRM integrations and mobile apps | Larger teams running many WhatsApp numbers or departments |
| Kommo | AI CRM for messaging-based sales across WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok and more, with pipelines, Salesbot and per-user plans; 14-day trial | Sales teams selling across several messaging channels |
| salestrack (our product) | WhatsApp-first sales CRM: leads from Meta ads, Click-to-WhatsApp, Google Sheets and website forms in one list, shared inbox, assignment rules, follow-ups, broadcasts and cost per customer by ad | Teams that get leads from Meta ads and WhatsApp and need pipeline, follow-up and ad ROI in one tool |
How to shortlist
- Write down your top three jobs: for example, reply to ad leads fast, follow up for a week, see which ads bring customers.
- Pick two or three tools that are built for those jobs.
- Run a trial with real leads for a week, with the people who will use it.
- Compare the total monthly cost for your team, including Meta's message charges.
Our side-by-side pages: salestrack vs Wati, vs AiSensy, vs Interakt and vs Kommo.
How salestrack helps
salestrack CRM by Dentobees is built for sales teams that sell on WhatsApp, in India and abroad. It focuses on the path from enquiry to customer: one lead list, assignment rules, a shared inbox and Meta ads ROI. It also includes ready-made chatbots, ready-to-use workflows and drip campaigns that run on any connected number. If your main need is e-commerce notifications, a marketing platform may suit you better. salestrack starts free; see pricing.
Related questions
Is there a free WhatsApp CRM in India?
Some tools publish free plans or free trials. AiSensy's website says it has a free forever plan, and salestrack starts free. Meta's per-message charges for WhatsApp templates apply on top in every case.
Should I choose a WhatsApp marketing tool or a WhatsApp CRM?
If your main job is broadcasts, chatbots and e-commerce notifications, a WhatsApp marketing platform fits. If your main job is turning enquiries into sales with a team, look for lead ownership, a pipeline, follow-ups and sales reports.
Do all WhatsApp CRMs use the official API?
No. Some tools automate WhatsApp Web through browser extensions, which WhatsApp's rules do not allow. Ask every vendor whether they use the official WhatsApp Business API.
What does a WhatsApp CRM cost in India?
Usually a monthly subscription plus Meta's per-message charges for templates. Subscription models differ, such as per agent, per user or by plan, so compare the total for your team size. See each vendor's pricing page.
Can I keep my existing WhatsApp number?
Usually yes. Meta's coexistence option lets a WhatsApp Business app number also connect to the API, so you keep the number and the app.
Sources
Checked on 1 November 2026. WhatsApp and Meta change their rules and prices often, so check the source before you rely on a detail.
- Wati homepage, checked 1 November 2026
- AiSensy homepage, checked 1 November 2026
- Interakt homepage, checked 1 November 2026
- DoubleTick homepage, checked 1 November 2026
- Kommo homepage, checked 1 November 2026
- How to use WhatsApp responsibly — WhatsApp Help Center
- Onboard WhatsApp Business app users (Coexistence) — Meta for Developers
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