Watily — built for the Saudi market
Wati (wati.io) is a well-known global WhatsApp Business platform. Watily (Watily.com) is an independent Saudi platform focused on localizing the experience: Arabic, ZATCA, Salla & Zid, and SAR pricing. This page describes Watily — see wati.io for Wati details.
Choose your plan and startHonest comparison: Watily vs Wati
| Feature | Watily | Wati |
|---|---|---|
| Currency & billing | SAR, ZATCA invoice, bank transfer / Mada / card | USD billing on wati.io (see official site) |
| Arabic dashboard | Full Arabic RTL interface | Primarily English UI (see wati.io) |
| ZATCA Phase 2 invoicing | Built into Watily | Not listed in Wati's Saudi offering (see wati.io) |
| Salla & Zid integration | Official apps in the Salla & Zid app stores | May require external integrations (Zapier/API — see wati.io) |
| Customer support | Saudi team — Arabic — Riyadh hours | Global support — see hours and channels on wati.io |
| Official WhatsApp Business API | Yes — official Meta BSP | Yes — official Meta BSP |
| Store + loyalty + booking + ZATCA | Included in Watily plans (per tier) | See Wati feature list on wati.io |
Why teams switch to Watily
Bills issued in SAR — no FX or international transfer fees
ZATCA Phase 2 invoicing built-in (no second vendor needed)
WhatsApp support in Arabic during Riyadh business hours
Native Salla & Zid apps — one-click connect
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?
It depends on your plan and usage. Watily bills in SAR and bundles Salla/Zid/ZATCA/loyalty/booking per tier — which may reduce separate subscriptions. Check Wati pricing on wati.io and compare with Watily plans before deciding.
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?
Growth and Scale plans include a 3-day free trial. Other paid plans are direct subscription.
Disclaimer: Watily (Watily.com) is independent and does not represent Wati. Names are mentioned only to clarify customer confusion. For Wati features and pricing, see their official site wati.io — offerings may change without notice. wati.io
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