Comparison
MonoChat vs Tawasel
Tawasel is a WhatsApp CRM built in Abu Dhabi for small bilingual teams, priced in AED. MonoChat covers more channels, adds visual flows and payment links through Gulf providers, and runs on your own servers if you need it. Tawasel is ahead on consent handling in broadcasts. Here is the full picture.
The short answer
Tawasel is operated by Quantops AI Solutions in Abu Dhabi. It sells small UAE and Gulf teams a shared WhatsApp inbox, Arabic and English AI replies (Khaleeji dialect included), broadcasts with opt-out handling, workflow triggers, a light CRM with pipeline stages and appointment booking, with Instagram on some plans. Its prices are in AED.
- Who MonoChat is for
- Businesses that want Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, Telegram, web chat and SMS next to WhatsApp, visual flows, payment links through Gulf providers and a mobile app for the team.
- Who Tawasel is for
- Small teams that live on WhatsApp, want automatic STOP handling in broadcasts today and an entry price of AED 99 a month.
- MonoChat pricing
- Basic free; Growth AED 440.70 a month, taxes included: 2 users, 1 channel, 100,000 outgoing messages a month; extra user or channel AED 110.18
- Tawasel pricing
- AED 99 (Starter), AED 279 (Growth) or AED 549 (Pro) a month, excluding 5% VAT
MonoChat vs Tawasel, area by area
What each product offers in the same areas. Competitor facts come from its own pages only.
| Area | MonoChat | Tawasel |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | WhatsApp (Cloud API, also on the number you use in the Business app), Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, Telegram, web chat, Twilio SMS, inbound calls over SIP | WhatsApp (several numbers) and Instagram |
| Inbox and team | One shared inbox: assignment, roles, workgroups, working hours, tickets, notes | Shared inbox, assignment, private notes, tags, several numbers, history |
| AI agents | AI agents that answer from your knowledge in each customer’s language, Arabic and English included, and take actions; OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or your own endpoint, no markup on your own key | Bilingual AI replies (Modern Standard Arabic, Khaleeji, English) with lead qualification and handover; replies from business knowledge on Pro; 1,000 to 25,000 AI messages a month |
| Automation flows | Visual flow designer: event, action and condition nodes, custom functions, HTTP requests, flows started by a webhook | Workflow triggers (new contact, idle 24 hours, deal won), routing by language, source or branch, follow-up sequences, after-hours replies |
| Bulk messages | Scheduled bulk messages with approved WhatsApp templates, tracked per recipient; consent records and STOP handling not built in yet | Unlimited broadcasts, segments, scheduling, delivery reports, automatic STOP handling and exclusion from later broadcasts |
| Payments in the chat | Payment links in the chat: N-Genius, MyFatoorah, Telr, PayTabs, Tap, HyperPay, Paymob, Ziina, Mamo, Tabby, Tamara, Stripe, PayPal | Not found |
| Gulf integrations | Gulf gateways, payment links and buy now, pay later (Tabby, Tamara); Shopify (Shop Assistant); no local SMS route or courier integration yet | AED pricing and Khaleeji dialect; no payment, e-commerce or courier integration found |
| Mobile app | Android and iOS app | No app found on its site or in the app stores |
| Hosting and security | Cloud or installed on your own servers; the UAE can be chosen as the WhatsApp Cloud API storage region; two-step verification; activity logs | Roles and audit log on Pro; no SSO or on-premise found |
| Pricing | Basic free; Growth AED 440.70 a month, taxes included: 2 users, 1 channel, 100,000 outgoing messages a month; extra user or channel AED 110.18 | AED 99 (Starter), AED 279 (Growth) or AED 549 (Pro) a month, excluding 5% VAT |
Tawasel facts were checked on its public pages on 28 October 2026. MonoChat facts are from the live release. Sources are at the end of the page.
Where MonoChat differs
-
More channels in one inbox
Messenger, TikTok, Telegram, web chat, SMS and inbound SIP calls next to WhatsApp and Instagram.
-
Payment links through Gulf providers
Send payment links in the chat through N-Genius, MyFatoorah, Telr, PayTabs, Tap, Ziina, Mamo, Tabby, Tamara and more; no payment feature was found for Tawasel.
-
Visual flows and ready industry apps
Design flows with custom functions and HTTP requests, or install a ready app for clinics, salons, real estate or car rental.
-
Android and iOS app
Your team answers from their phones; no Tawasel app was found in the stores.
When Tawasel is the better choice
No product suits every business. Tawasel may be the better fit if:
- Automatic STOP handling and exclusion from later broadcasts are a requirement now; MonoChat’s bulk messages do not have them yet.
- You only use WhatsApp and Instagram and want the lowest AED entry price.
- You want AI replies tuned to the Khaleeji dialect as a listed feature.
FAQ
MonoChat vs Tawasel: FAQ
Short answers to the questions we hear most.
How much does Tawasel cost?
On 28 October 2026 Tawasel listed Starter at AED 99, Growth at AED 279 and Pro at AED 549 a month, excluding 5% VAT. MonoChat’s Basic plan is free and Growth is AED 440.70 a month, taxes included, with 2 users, 1 channel and 100,000 outgoing messages.
Does MonoChat handle STOP replies in broadcasts?
Not yet. Tawasel handles STOP replies and excludes those contacts from later broadcasts. In MonoChat you can record consent with the opt-in step in flows today.
Do both answer customers in Arabic?
Yes. Tawasel lists Modern Standard Arabic, Khaleeji and English replies. MonoChat’s AI agents answer each customer in their own language, Arabic and English included.
Sources
Last checked: 28 October 2026. If something has changed, message us on WhatsApp and we will update the page.
Related pages
-
All comparisons
MonoChat and the other competitors in the UAE -
Pricing
Plans in AED, taxes included, and Meta’s rates -
Integrations
Gulf payment providers, channels and apps -
Product
Inbox, AI agents, flows and bulk messages -
Salons and spas
Bookings from DMs and WhatsApp, reminders and rebooking from your own calendar. -
MonoChat vs Zbooni
Dubai chat-commerce app: mobile cart, invoices, payment links and its own acquiring
Headquartered in Dubai
Bring every customer conversation into one place.
Connect your first channel in minutes. Basic is free for 1,000 outgoing messages a month.
No credit card required · Prices in AED, taxes included