BotSailor vs Whatomation‑Order Notification
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Jul 18, 2026 for BotSailor, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification.
The short answer
- Only Whatomation‑Order Notification lists a free plan.
- BotSailor lists 4 features Whatomation‑Order Notification’s listing doesn’t mention, including Multi-channel messaging, Personalized campaigns, Templates.
Head to head
Momentum
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Free
- · 50 Messages Free
- · Connect Your Own Device / Number
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Basic
- · Abandoned Cart Recovery
- · Meta Shared Number - Default
- · No Template Customization
- · Official WhatsApp WABA API
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Pro
- · 2500 msgs free, $0.01/msg after
- · Connect Your Own Device
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Standard
- · 7500 msgs free, $0.03/msg after
- · Abandoned Cart Recovery
- · Connect Your Own Device
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBotSailor connects Shopify stores with WhatsApp to automate abandoned cart recovery, COD order verification, and order updates. Merchants can send reminders, verification messages, order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery notifications using configurable templates.
Whatomation puts your whole order flow on WhatsApp. Send automatic updates at every step, placed, confirmed, shipped, out for delivery, and delivered, so shoppers always know their status. Cut fake COD orders and RTO with one-tap order confirmation that auto-tags orders. Recover sales with abandoned cart reminders and discount codes. Reach buyers in 14 languages with custom branded templates.
- Recover abandoned carts with automated WhatsApp reminders.
- Verify cash-on-delivery orders through WhatsApp.
- Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery notifications.
- Use ready-made message templates or customize them as per your business needs.
- Send real-time order updates after scanning and connecting your number.
- Send real-time order notifications to customers about their order status.
- Recover abandoned carts with automated, personalized reminders.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BotSailor |  Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BotSailor | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 238 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 1% |
Pricing
| Measure | BotSailor | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $3/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | BotSailor | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #188 | #3 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 17, 2026 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 13 |
| Developer | Xerone IT | H3 Technologies |
FAQ
BotSailor and Whatomation‑Order Notification: common questions
- Is BotSailor or Whatomation‑Order Notification cheaper?
- Only Whatomation‑Order Notification lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BotSailor lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Multi-channel messaging, Personalized campaigns, Templates, Triggers. Whatomation‑Order Notification lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as SMS notifications. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Jul 18, 2026 for BotSailor, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Jul 18, 2026 for BotSailor, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.