The Wati alternative built for Saudi Arabia
Watily delivers the official WhatsApp Business API with full Arabic support, ZATCA-compliant invoicing, native Salla & Zid integrations, and SAR pricing — without USD billing or FX fees.
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| Feature | Watily | Wati |
|---|---|---|
| Currency & billing | ✓ Better SAR, ZATCA invoice, bank transfer / Mada / card | USD with FX conversion fees |
| Full Arabic UI | ✓ Better Yes — native RTL with Arabic menus | English-only (partial community translation) |
| ZATCA Phase 2 invoicing | ✓ Better Built-in — QR invoices compliant with ZATCA | Not supported |
| Salla & Zid integration | ✓ Better Official apps in the Salla & Zid app stores | Requires Zapier or custom development |
| Saudi-time customer support | ✓ Better Riyadh team, replies during local business hours | India / Philippines — 3-6 hour time gap |
| Starter plan / month | ✓ Better SAR 49 | ~SAR 150 ($40 + fees) |
| Official WhatsApp Business API | Tie Yes — official Meta BSP | Tie Yes — official Meta BSP |
| Pre-approved Arabic templates | ✓ Better Sector library for Saudi: F&B, clinics, retail | English templates, manual Arabic translation needed |
| Arabic abandoned-cart recovery | ✓ Better Integrated with Salla/Zid, professional Arabic copy | Manual setup, write Arabic yourself |
| Native iOS / Android app | Tie Yes | Tie Yes |
Why teams switch to Watily
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Bills issued in SAR — no FX or international transfer fees
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ZATCA Phase 2 invoicing built-in (no second vendor needed)
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WhatsApp support in Arabic during Riyadh business hours
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Native Salla & Zid apps — one-click connect
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Professional Arabic message templates pre-approved by Meta
Frequently asked questions
Is Watily an official Meta partner like Wati?
Yes. Watily uses the official WhatsApp Business API from Meta — the same infrastructure as Wati. The difference is the product layer: full Arabic, SAR billing, and native Salla & Zid support.
How much will I save switching from Wati to Watily?
A typical customer moves from ~SAR 150/month on Wati (after FX & fees) to SAR 49-149 on Watily. Annual savings for a small business average SAR 1,200-2,400, not counting developer costs avoided on Salla/Zid wiring.
Can I port my existing WhatsApp number from Wati to Watily?
Yes. Number porting takes 24-72 hours. We coordinate with Wati to unlink, rebind the number under your Watily account, and re-approve your message templates.
What happens to my historical messages and contacts?
WhatsApp Business API does not automatically migrate chat history (a Meta limitation, not Wati-specific). We provide a CSV export tool from Wati prior to migration and can import contacts and tags.
Do you support the same automations (chatbots / flows) as Wati?
Yes. Watily provides a visual flow builder similar to Wati's KnowBot, plus extras: Arabic AI replies, auto-routing to the right team member, and native Salla/Zid order integration.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14-day full trial, no credit card. Includes a sandbox number, up to 1,000 messages, and an onboarding session with the Watily team.
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