Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Connect the WhatsApp API in minutes. A WhatsApp chatbot replies 24/7 and recovers abandoned carts
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AI-native conversational SMS marketing that recovers carts, runs campaigns, and grows on autopilot.
| Metric | WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart | TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 511 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 11 supported |
| Listed since | May 2026 | Feb 2021 |
WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart and TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart at Free plan available, TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing has the larger user base (511 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart audit • TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing audit
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| Keyword | WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart | TxtCart AI |
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| whatsapp ai agent | #235 | #151 |
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Both WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart and TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing offer paid plans only. WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart starts at Free plan available; TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart (5.0★, 2 reviews) and TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing (4.9★, 511 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing has the deeper published review base (511 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (511 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart and TxtCart AI: SMS Marketing both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WhatsApp Chat Button, Cart" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
