Summary
Chatbots in Wati help you automate conversations and streamline customer interactions on WhatsApp. With the Chatbot Builder, you can create automated workflows, ask questions, send messages, trigger actions, and connect with third party platforms.
This guide explains what chatbots in Wati can do, how to access the Chatbot Builder, and the difference between Chatbot Builder and Automation-Reply Material.
Instructions
What are chatbots in Wati?
Chatbots in Wati are automation tools that help businesses manage conversations automatically without manual intervention.
You can use chatbots to:
Send automated replies
Ask customers questions
Collect responses
Route conversations
Trigger workflows
Connect with third party platforms
Automate repetitive tasks
Depending on your Wati plan, you may have access to additional chatbot features and advanced automation capabilities.
Features available in chatbot builder
Wati Chatbot Builder includes several powerful automation features, such as:
Chatbot webhooks
Third party platform integrations
Chatbot data enrichment
Workflow automations
Interconnected chatbots
These features help you build more advanced and flexible chatbot experiences.
Chatbot features based on your Wati plan
Growth plan
Users on the Growth Plan will see the basic chatbot functions, including:
Sending a message
Asking a question
Setting a condition
These features are suitable for creating simple chatbot flows.
Pro and Business plans
Users on the Pro and Business Plans will have access to additional features, including:
Operations
Integrations
Catalog
These advanced options allow you to build more powerful and connected chatbot workflows.
How to access the chatbot builder in Wati
Follow these steps to open the Chatbot Builder:
Log in to your Wati account.
Navigate to Automation.
Click Chatbots.
Click the green Add Chatbot button.
You can now start creating or managing chatbot flows.
What you can do inside the chatbot builder
Inside the builder, you can:
Create chatbot conversation flows
Configure trigger conditions
Automate responses
Build multi-step workflows
Guide users through conversations automatically
This helps you create personalized and scalable customer interactions.
Difference between chatbot builder and automation-reply material
Both features help automate responses, but they are designed for different use cases.
Feature | Chatbot Builder | Automation-Reply Material |
Response type | Multi-step conversations | Single-response messages |
Triggers | Based on chatbot flow setup | Triggered by a keyword or action |
Customization | Supports flow-based automation | Static response only |
When to use chatbot builder
Use Chatbot Builder when you want to:
Create guided conversations
Build multi-step workflows
Collect customer information
Add conditions and logic
Automate complex interactions
When to use automation-reply material
Use Automation-Reply Material when you only need:
A quick automatic reply
A single response message
Simple keyword-based automation
Conclusion
The Chatbot Builder in Wati helps you automate conversations and create interactive customer experiences on WhatsApp. Whether you need simple automated replies or advanced multi-step workflows, the builder gives you the flexibility to design chatbot flows based on your business needs.
By understanding the available features and choosing the right automation type, you can build more efficient and scalable customer communication workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General chatbot overview
1. What are chatbots in Wati?
Chatbots in Wati are automation tools that help businesses manage conversations automatically on WhatsApp without manual intervention.
2. What can chatbots in Wati be used for?
Chatbots in Wati can be used to send automated replies, ask customer questions, collect responses, route conversations, trigger workflows, connect with third party platforms, and automate repetitive tasks.
3. What features are available in Wati Chatbot Builder?
Wati Chatbot Builder includes features such as chatbot webhooks, third party platform integrations, chatbot data enrichment, workflow automations, and interconnected chatbots.
Plans and access
4. What chatbot features are available in the Wati Growth Plan?
Users on the Wati Growth Plan can access basic chatbot functions such as sending a message, asking a question, and setting a condition.
5. What additional chatbot features are available in the Wati Pro and Business Plans?
Users on the Wati Pro and Business Plans can access advanced features such as Operations, Integrations, and Catalog for building more powerful chatbot workflows.
6. How do I access the Chatbot Builder in Wati?
To access the Chatbot Builder in Wati:
Log in to your Wati account.
Navigate to Automation.
Click Chatbots.
Click the green Add Chatbot button.
Chatbot Builder vs Automation-Reply Material
7. What is the difference between Chatbot Builder and Automation-Reply Material in Wati?
Chatbot Builder supports multi-step conversations and flow-based automation, while Automation-Reply Material supports single-response messages and static replies triggered by keywords or actions.
8. When should I use Chatbot Builder in Wati?
You should use Chatbot Builder when you want to create guided conversations, build multi-step workflows, collect customer information, add conditions and logic, or automate complex interactions.
9. When should I use Automation-Reply Material in Wati?
You should use Automation-Reply Material when you only need a quick automatic reply, a single response message, or simple keyword-based automation.



