Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | ChannelReply | WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira |
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| Rating | 4.0 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 166 | 20 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
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Based on the data on this page, WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira is the stronger choice for most Zendesk Marketplace merchants — 5.0★ vs ChannelReply's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: ChannelReply at Free to install, WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. ChannelReply has the larger user base (166 reviews vs 20), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — ChannelReply's 166-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira'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 Zendesk Marketplace 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: ChannelReply audit • WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira audit
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Both ChannelReply and WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira offer paid plans only. ChannelReply starts at Free to install; WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 20 reviews) compared to ChannelReply (4.0★ from 166 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. ChannelReply fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira 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 Zendesk Marketplace marketplace. ChannelReply has more onboarding documentation maturity (166 reviews vs 20), 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.
ChannelReply typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (166 reviews). WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (20 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. ChannelReply and WhatsApp Connector for Sell by Respira 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 Connector for Sell by Respira" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
