ManyChat pricing calculator
Enter how many people you talk to in a month. You get the ManyChat bill at that volume, overage and extra seats included, next to what ChatGenius would cost. Where ManyChat is cheaper, it says so.
Prices from manychat.com/pricing and our own pricing page, checked October 6, 2026.
Count each person once, however many messages you swap. That is how ManyChat counts active contacts and how ChatGenius counts conversations.
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Cheaper hereManyChat plans and prices in 2026
ManyChat bills by active contacts: everyone you interact with in a month counts once. Each paid plan includes a set number, and every contact above it is charged separately. These are the prices on ManyChat's pricing page on October 6, 2026.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Active contacts included | Each extra contact (monthly / annual) | Inbox seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 25 | Not available | 1 |
| Essential | $17 | $14 | 250 | $0.10 / $0.082 | 1 |
| Pro | $39 | $29 | 2,500 | $0.05 / $0.038 | 2 included, up to 3 |
| Business | $99 | $69 | 7,500 | $0.025 / $0.018 | 3 included, up to 5 |
| Advanced | $199 | $139 | 25,000 | $0.004 / $0.0028 | 5 included, up to 10 |
Extra inbox seats are $25 each on Pro, Business and Advanced. ManyChat AI is on Pro and up. Free is limited to 4 live automations and shows ManyChat branding. Prices exclude tax, and ManyChat says the final price depends on your billing country. Your ManyChat billing page shows what you actually pay. Source: manychat.com/pricing.
What differs besides the price
- AI on every plan. ChatGenius answers DMs with AI on all plans, including Free. On ManyChat, AI starts at Pro ($39/mo).
- What happens at the limit. ManyChat keeps running and bills each extra contact. ChatGenius stops sending, AI replies and comment DMs alike, until your cycle resets, unless you turn on overage at $0.03 per extra conversation on a paid plan.
- Team size. ManyChat tops out at 10 inbox seats on Advanced. ChatGenius Business has unlimited team members.
- Channels. ManyChat covers Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, TikTok, Telegram, SMS and email. ChatGenius covers Instagram and Messenger on every plan, Telegram from Creator, WhatsApp from Professional and SMS on request, all in one inbox. Paid plans also publish posts to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok from Content Studio.
- Annual billing. ManyChat offers up to 30% off for paying yearly. ChatGenius is monthly only.
Comparing more than price? See our ManyChat alternatives comparison and what the 25-contact free plan includes.
Questions
How much does ManyChat cost in 2026?
On monthly billing: free for up to 25 active contacts a month, then $17/mo for Essential (250), $39/mo for Pro (2,500), $99/mo for Business (7,500) and $199/mo for Advanced (25,000). Contacts above your plan cost $0.10, $0.05, $0.025 or $0.004 each. Annual billing works out to $14, $29, $69 and $139 a month.
What is an active contact?
ManyChat counts a real person you interact with in a monthly billing period, through automations, AI, broadcasts or the inbox. One person counts once a month, however many messages you exchange.
What happens if I go over my ManyChat limit?
ManyChat says your automations keep running and you pay for each extra active contact. You can set an overage threshold to cap how many extra contacts you pay for.
Is a ChatGenius conversation the same as a ManyChat active contact?
Close. A ChatGenius conversation is one contact you reply to in a billing month, counted once. ManyChat counts anyone you exchange messages with, including people you only send a broadcast to. For most accounts the two numbers are about the same, which is why this calculator uses one input for both.
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ChatGenius Free covers 50 conversations a month with AI included. No credit card.