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Automate order updates, cart recovery, and stock alerts via the official WhatsApp Business API.
| Metric | POWR: Live Chat | WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API |
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| Rating | 3.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 15 | ★ 37 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2017 | May 2026 |
Based on the data on this page, WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs POWR: Live Chat's 3.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: POWR: Live Chat at Free plan available, WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — POWR: Live Chat's 15-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API'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: POWR: Live Chat audit • WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API audit
| Keyword | POWR | WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API |
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| live chat | #118 | #69 |
| chat | #212 | #55 |
| livechat | #240 | #72 |
| live chat app | #107 | #229 |
Both POWR: Live Chat and WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API offer paid plans only. POWR: Live Chat starts at Free plan available; WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 37 reviews) compared to POWR: Live Chat (3.7★ from 15 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. POWR: Live Chat fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API has more onboarding documentation maturity (37 reviews vs 15), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
POWR: Live Chat typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (15 reviews). WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (37 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. POWR: Live Chat and WhatFlow WhatsApp Business API 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 POWR: Live Chat" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
