Whatomation‑Order Notification vs WhatsSMS
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification, Sep 4, 2026 for WhatsSMS.
The short answer
- Only Whatomation‑Order Notification lists a free plan.
- WhatsSMS lists 6 features Whatomation‑Order Notification’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cart recovery, Multi-channel messaging, Order confirmations.
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 featureWhatomation 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.
Connect Shopify to WhatsSMS so merchants can send WhatsApp and SMS Order Notifications, Abandoned Checkout reminders, Fulfilment updates, and COD Confirmation links using their own WhatsSMS account. Use prefilled, customizable personalised WhatsApp and SMS message templates or create your own with placeholders and set them to be sent on predefined Shopify events.
- 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.
- Multiple Shopify events to send WhatsApp and SMS notifications.
- Confirm or reject COD orders through secure, time-limited customer links.
- Use templates with Order, Customer, Fulfillment, and Checkout placeholders.
- Manage default SMS and WhatsApp Senders
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 |  Whatomation‑Order Notification |  WhatsSMS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Whatomation‑Order Notification | WhatsSMS |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 238 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 1% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Whatomation‑Order Notification | WhatsSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Whatomation‑Order Notification | WhatsSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #2 | #71 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Feb 12, 2024 | May 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 13 | 1 |
| Developer | H3 Technologies | WhatsSMS.io |
FAQ
Whatomation‑Order Notification and WhatsSMS: common questions
- Is Whatomation‑Order Notification or WhatsSMS 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?
- Whatomation‑Order Notification lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Custom notifications, Real-time notifications. WhatsSMS lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Cart recovery, Multi-channel messaging, Order confirmations, Order tracking. 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 Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification, Sep 4, 2026 for WhatsSMS; 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 Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification, Sep 4, 2026 for WhatsSMS. 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.