Take App vs Interakt
Interakt is built for messaging at scale — a shared API inbox, chatbot flows, template campaigns. Take App is the store behind the chat: catalog, checkout, payments, delivery. They solve different halves of the same problem, and Take App covers the half that gets you paid.
All comparisonsWhy businesses pick Take App
A real checkout, not just a conversation: options, stock, delivery fees, payment collection and an order record — the things an inbox can't do.
No per-message meter. Order confirmations, payment reminders and delivery updates go out as part of the plan, not as billable templates.
Free to start, then $50 a month flat, with payments, dine-in QR, delivery and POS in the same price.
Feature by feature
The rows are what chat-first businesses ask us about most. Where Interakt covers something through a paid add-on, or only in some countries, the cell says so instead of a cross.
| The monthly bill | Take App | Interakt |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Free, then $50 / month | $55 / monthGrowth plan; Advanced $69, and WhatsApp message charges are billed on top |
| Free plan | Yes | Free tier has no WhatsApp channel |
| Add-ons you also pay for | None — everything in the table below is included | Every marketing and utility message is billed per send — around ₹0.958 per marketing message on Indian numbers |
| Commission on orders | None | None on orders, but messages are metered |
| Feature | Take App | Interakt |
|---|---|---|
| Selling in the chat | ||
| Order form inside the WhatsApp chat | Yes | Catalog & chatbot flows, no checkout |
| Automatic order & payment messages | Yes | Yes |
| Broadcast to past customers | Yes | Yes |
| Support & delivery updates in the same chat | Yes | Yes |
| Getting paid locally | ||
| Local wallets & bank transfer | Yes | WhatsApp Pay & payment links |
| Transfer receipt upload & confirmation | Yes | No |
| Cash on delivery | Yes | No |
| Card payments | Yes | Through payment links |
| Orders, delivery & counter | ||
| Dine-in QR ordering | Yes | No |
| Delivery & pickup scheduling | Yes | No |
| Local courier integrations | Yes | No |
| Point of sale | Yes | No |
| Online store with custom domain | Yes | No |
| Cost & getting started | ||
| Multiple stores & staff accounts | Yes5 stores & 5 staff | Yes |
| Live without a developer or agency | Yes | Yes |
How we compared
Interakt plan prices and features were checked on August 12, 2026 against the pages linked below. Prices change and vary by country, so confirm with Interakt before deciding. Take App's own plan details come from our pricing page.
Sources: interakt.shop
Built for the market you actually sell in
100+ payment methods and local couriers across 180+ countries — the wallets, bank transfers, and cash on delivery your customers already use, not just cards.
Where Interakt draws the line
Interakt is built for India and the WhatsApp Business API. Take App gives you the storefront, 100+ payment methods and delivery across 180+ countries, with no per-message meter.
Why WhatsApp, and not email
Across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, a customer messages a shop long before they would open an email. Take App puts the order form, the payment reminder, the delivery update and the follow-up in that same thread — so nothing waits on an inbox nobody checks.
What you get on day one
No add-ons to install, no theme to build — every plan starts with the whole ordering flow.
WhatsApp auto reply
Automatically send greeting or away messages on WhatsApp, including your store link so customers can start shopping instantly.
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Send Broadcast Message
BusinessReach all your customers at once — perfect for promos, new items, or restocks.
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Automated WhatsApp Notifications
BusinessSend instant order updates via WhatsApp. Keep customers informed without manual effort.
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Local Payment Options
Offer transfers, e-wallets, or COD. Make checkout easy for all buyers.
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Order Management Dashboard
View all orders at a glance—who paid, needs delivery, or pickup—in one simple screen.
Learn moreWhen Interakt is the better choice
No tool wins everywhere. Choose Interakt if this sounds like your business.
- You already have a store and only need a WhatsApp API layer in front of it.
- You have a support team of agents working one shared inbox with routing and roles.
- You send high-volume marketing campaigns and need template management and analytics.
- You need an official API number with chatbot flows across WhatsApp, Instagram and more.
What Customers Are Saying
Small businesses in 180+ countries run on Take App.
Compare in your market
Local payment methods and prices differ by country. See how Take App works in yours.