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TopMessage vs Whereby

TopMessage and Whereby are both team communication tools. TopMessage is aimed at small businesses and E-commerce, while Whereby is aimed at small businesses and developers. Whereby costs less, from $10.99/mo versus $20/mo for TopMessage. Both have a free plan.

TopMessage

SMS and WhatsApp campaigns, inbox and APIs with an AI agent

Whereby

Browser-based meeting rooms and embeddable video API

PricingFreemium · $20Freemium · $11
Starting price$20/mo$10.99/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial—14 days
Built forSmall businesses, E-commerce, DevelopersSmall businesses, Developers
Platformswebweb, ios, android
CountryAMNO · 2013
Rating——

Choose TopMessage if

Small businesses and event teams that want SMS and WhatsApp campaigns, replies and verification in one self-service tool.

  • Free Starter plan, no credit card needed to sign up
  • SMS and WhatsApp handled in one platform and one inbox
  • TopAgent waits for approval before anything is sent

Look elsewhere if: Online stores that want SMS tightly bundled with email automation, or developers who need low-level messaging APIs (Klaviyo, Omnisend, Twilio).

Choose Whereby if

Businesses embedding video or wanting simple rooms.

  • Very easy for guests
  • Embeddable API
  • Privacy-focused

Look elsewhere if: Large webinars.

TopMessage vs Whereby pricing

TopMessage

  • Starter$05 senders, 1 number, 1 WhatsApp sender, 20 free SMS/WhatsApp msgs
  • Pro$20/moOffer, list $35; $16/mo billed quarterly; 500 gift SMS credits
  • Multichannel$36/moOffer, list $50; $30/mo billed quarterly; adds WhatsApp sender
  • CustomCustomUp to 20 senders, virtual numbers and WhatsApp senders

Whereby

  • Free$01 room, 4 attendees, 30-minute meetings
  • Pro$10.99/mo3 rooms, 100 attendees, no time limit
  • Business$13.99/host/moMin 3 hosts; unlimited rooms, 200 attendees
  • EmbeddedUsage-basedVideo API, charged by usage

TopMessage · Key features

  • SMS and WhatsApp campaigns with segmentation and scheduling
  • TopAgent AI agent that drafts campaigns and suggests follow-ups
  • Shared inbox for two-way SMS and WhatsApp conversations
  • Messaging API and Verify API for one-time passcodes
  • Branded sender names, virtual numbers and dynamic templates
  • Link shortener, QR codes and click tracking analytics

Cons

  • Plan prices are limited-time special offers below the list price
  • Message credits are paid on top of the plan fee
  • Prices exclude VAT

Whereby · Key features

  • Permanent room links
  • No downloads
  • Embedded video API
  • Recording
  • Branding
  • GDPR compliance

Cons

  • Fewer features than Zoom
  • Free limits
  • API pricing usage-based

TopMessage vs Whereby: FAQ

Which is cheaper, TopMessage or Whereby?

Whereby starts at $10.99/mo and TopMessage at $20/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do TopMessage and Whereby have a free plan?

Yes, both TopMessage and Whereby have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Not sure yet?