Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Turn store visits into conversations with AI chat, omnichannel inbox, and team support.
| SaleSmartly | Zoko | |
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| Metric | SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox | Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 18 | ★ 438 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 18 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2022 | Dec 2020 |
SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox and Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands 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: SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox at Free plan available, Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands at Free trial 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 (438 reviews vs 18), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox'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: SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox audit • Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands audit
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| Keyword | SaleSmartly | Zoko |
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| brands | Not ranked | #4 |
| branded | Not ranked | #5 |
| cart recovery | Not ranked | #11 |
| ai chat | #14 | Not ranked |
| customer inquiry chat | #21 | Not ranked |
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Both SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox and Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands offer paid plans only. SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox starts at Free plan available; Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox (5.0★, 18 reviews) and Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands (4.9★, 438 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox 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. Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands has the deeper published review base (438 vs 18), 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.
SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (18 reviews). Zoko: WhatsApp for D2C Brands typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (438 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. SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox 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 SaleSmartly: AI Chat & Inbox" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
