A Periskope alternative: an AI agent on your own WhatsApp number
Periskope is a WhatsApp group and chat management platform with an AI agent, typically built for: teams that manage many WhatsApp groups, chats and numbers at scale, with APIs, webhooks, CRM integrations and an AI agent. AI for WhatsApp is for people who want an AI agent on the number they already use.
Why people choose AI for WhatsApp over Periskope
- You want a simple AI agent for your own number that you set up yourself from a QR code.
- Your main need is answering customers and capturing leads, with groups as a helpful extra.
- You prefer one plan per number with clear pricing rather than a team workspace.
- You want group digests and a message stream you can build your own team dashboard on.
What AI for WhatsApp offers
| Setup | Scan a QR code, live in about a minute |
|---|---|
| Number | Your existing WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number |
| AI answers from | Your own business info, in your tone |
| Lead capture | AI automations that ask your questions one by one |
| Groups | Group management for teams, scheduled posts and daily summaries (Scale plan) |
| Developer API | API and webhooks (Growth and up) |
| Conversation limits | No limit on any plan |
When Periskope is the better fit
If you coordinate large numbers of groups and numbers across a team, for example operations or logistics, Periskope is built around that.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI for WhatsApp a good Periskope alternative?
It is a good alternative if you want an AI agent on your existing number with a QR code setup. If you coordinate large numbers of groups and numbers across a team, for example operations or logistics, Periskope is built around that.
Do I need the WhatsApp Business API?
No. AI for WhatsApp links to your number the way WhatsApp Web does. Linked-device tools are not part of Meta's official API, so use a dedicated number if the number is critical to your business.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial and no card is needed.
Descriptions are based on each company's public positioning in October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check the company's own site before you decide.
See also the Business API vs linked-device guide and pricing.
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