Fast2SMS vs WhatWali WhatsApp Automation
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, Oct 20, 2026 for WhatWali WhatsApp Automation.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast2SMS 5.0 from 1 reviews and WhatWali WhatsApp Automation 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- Only WhatWali WhatsApp Automation lists a free plan.
- WhatWali WhatsApp Automation lists 6 features Fast2SMS’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk messaging, Compliance, Opt-in.
Head to head
Momentum
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Free
Pulse
- · 50 WhatsApp messages per month
- · Abandoned checkout recovery
- · Automated COD order confirmation
- · Order cancellation notifications
- · Order fulfillment & tracking alerts
- · Smart WhatsApp auto-replier
Flow
- · 5,000 WhatsApp messages per month
- · Automated customer journey workflows
- · Draft order recovery sequences
- · Everything in Pulse
- · Full message delivery analytics
- · Higher monthly message volume
Quantum
- · Advanced automated customer journeys
- · Anti-ban smart pacing & protection
- · Everything in Flow
- · High-volume order confirm & tracking
- · Priority WhatsApp delivery queue
- · Unlimited WhatsApp messages
Infinity
- · Anti-Ban Pacing & Warmup Shield
- · Automated 5-Star Review Collector
- · COD-to-Prepaid Conversion (Slash RTO)
- · Dynamic 24h Expiring Coupons
- · Everything in Quantum
- · Post-Purchase Upsell (Boost AOV)
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSend automatic SMS & WhatsApp messages (automation) for every order event — order placed, payment received, fulfillment, out for delivery, delivered, refunds, COD orders and abandoned checkouts. OTP login available for stores using legacy customer accounts.
WhatWali connects your WhatsApp number to Shopify and automates customer messages across the order lifecycle. Confirm COD orders with Yes/No replies, recover abandoned checkouts and draft orders, and send paid-order, fulfillment, and cancellation updates. Add keyword auto-replies, a storefront WhatsApp chat button, back-in-stock alerts, and optional customer journeys.
- 12 automated events: orders, delivery updates, refunds, COD & welcome messages
- Abandoned cart recovery — auto-cancelled when the customer completes checkout
- Fetch approved DLT SMS & WhatsApp templates for sending notification
- WhatsApp Inbox for Customer Conversations
- Automated Order Notifications
- Abandoned Cart Recovery
- Customizable Message Templates
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 |  Fast2SMS |  WhatWali WhatsApp Automation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fast2SMS | WhatWali WhatsApp Automation |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 3(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Fast2SMS | WhatWali WhatsApp Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $19.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Fast2SMS | WhatWali WhatsApp Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #23 | #107 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 9, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Fast2SMS | EightyFive Developer |
FAQ
Fast2SMS and WhatWali WhatsApp Automation: common questions
- Is Fast2SMS or WhatWali WhatsApp Automation cheaper?
- Only WhatWali WhatsApp Automation 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.
- Which has better reviews, Fast2SMS or WhatWali WhatsApp Automation?
- On the Shopify App Store: Fast2SMS 5.0 from 1 reviews and WhatWali WhatsApp Automation 5.0 from 3 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Fast2SMS lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as One-time password (OTP), Payment reminders, Product recommendations, Subscription renewals. WhatWali WhatsApp Automation lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk messaging, Compliance, Opt-in, Personalized messages. 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 Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, Oct 20, 2026 for WhatWali WhatsApp Automation; 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 Sep 29, 2026 for Fast2SMS, Oct 20, 2026 for WhatWali WhatsApp Automation. 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.