Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automate abandoned cart, reorder, order updates notifications, marketing & customer support.
| WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel | Zoko | |
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| Metric | WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel | Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands |
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| Rating | 1.0 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 433 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2024 | Dec 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel's 1.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel at Free trial available, Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands at Free plan available. 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.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the larger user base (433 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel's 1-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands's broader-but-shallower coverage.
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 Connect ‑ Nextel audit • Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands audit
| Keyword | WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel | Zoko |
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| #195 | #11 | |
| whatsapp agent | #239 | #32 |
| inbox | #240 | #52 |
| whatsapp chat | #1421 | #179 |
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Both WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel and Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands offer paid plans only. WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel starts at Free trial available; Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 433 reviews) compared to WhatsApp Connect ‑ Nextel (1.0★ from 1 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 1.0★). 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. Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the deeper published review base (433 vs 1), 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 Connect ‑ Nextel typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (433 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 Connect ‑ Nextel and Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands 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 Connect ‑ Nextel" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
