Interakt ‑ WhatsApp Marketing
by interakt.shop · launched
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I have been disappointed with my experience using Interakt. They offer a 14-day demo, but it does not provide access to all features, including key integrations. As a result, the only way to properly test the platform was to pay $51. Unfortunately, after paying, the app did not work as expected, leaving me out of pocket without being able to adequately evaluate the product. The chatbot builder is also very basic, with limited features and a clunky user experience. It lacks the flexibility and functionality I expected, making it difficult to build and manage effective automated conversations. Before signing up, I was also promised a fast-tracked onboarding/demo process. However, after payment was made, I was informed that I would need to wait approximately a week. This was frustrating as it did not match the expectations set during the sales process. The support has also been poor. Despite raising several issues, I have not received satisfactory resolutions, and communication has often been slow and unhelpful. For a platform focused on customer communication and automation, I expected a much higher standard of support. Unfortunately, due to the lack of effective support, the limitations of the chatbot builder, and unresolved issues, I have decided to uninstall the platform and move to an alternative.
I had a disappointing experience with Interakt. I installed the app only to evaluate its features and used it for a very short period, yet I was billed approximately $21. When I contacted support, I was informed that the charge would still apply even though the app was installed for only a few hours and later uninstalled. What was most frustrating was the lack of flexibility in resolving the issue. I requested a refund or app credits as a goodwill adjustment, but my request was declined. The support team repeatedly stated that once a subscription starts, the bill must be paid regardless of the actual usage. The platform itself may be useful for some businesses, but the billing experience and customer support response left me dissatisfied. I would recommend that new users carefully review the billing terms before installing the app, even for testing purposes.
Hi Shopify Support Team, I’m facing an issue with the Interakt app integration on my Shopify store. The WhatsApp widget is not appearing on the website, despite completing the setup and configuration from my end. This is preventing me from going live, as I’m unable to properly test the customer journey and workflows. I have already coordinated with the Interakt team, but the issue is still unresolved. It appears there may be a problem with how the app is rendering or being injected into the theme. Additionally, I have already paid $51 for the service, but since installation, I have not been able to use it at all. Due to this, I request you to please process a refund at the earliest. Kindly check: Whether the app embed is correctly enabled in the theme If there is any theme-level conflict preventing the widget from loading Any script or permission-related issue from Shopify’s side This is urgent, and I would appreciate your immediate assistance in resolving this or processing the refund. Looking forward to your prompt response.
Title: Interakt Review: Be Careful with Free Trial, Pricing & Onboarding (Important for Shopify & Razorpay Users) Review: This is an honest Interakt review based on my real onboarding experience, especially for founders using Shopify, Razorpay, or WhatsApp automation tools. One of the main reasons I chose Interakt was because it is available within trusted ecosystems like Shopify and Razorpay. Naturally, this builds a strong expectation of transparent pricing, clear billing, and reliable onboarding. Interakt Free Trial & Pricing — Important Clarification During onboarding, Interakt highlights: 14-day free trial Around ₹400 worth of free credits At first glance, this creates the impression that the platform can be used freely during the trial period. However, based on my experience: The credits may be free But the plan itself (e.g., Growth plan) may still be chargeable immediately This is a very important distinction. The difference between: Free credits Free plan usage is not always clearly emphasized during assisted onboarding. Interakt Onboarding Experience During the onboarding call: The team guided me through setup Helped select a plan Encouraged moving forward quickly However, it was not clearly and explicitly stated that: The selected plan was not part of the free trial Charges would apply immediately Because the onboarding was assisted, I relied on that process and assumed I was still within the trial phase. Key Issue: Perception vs Reality To be fair: The pricing information may exist within the platform The structure is technically defined However, the combination of “free trial messaging” + assisted onboarding + plan selection flow can create a different perception at the moment of decision-making. This is where confusion can happen. Advice for Future Interakt Users If you are considering Interakt for: WhatsApp automation Shopify integration Razorpay integration Please make sure you: ✔ Confirm these things clearly: Is the selected plan part of the free trial? When exactly will billing start? What is included in “free credits”? ✔ Best practices: Get everything in writing (email or dashboard) Do not rely only on onboarding calls Ask explicitly: “Will I be charged immediately for this plan?” Final Thoughts This review is not to make any legal allegation. However, it is important to understand that: User perception during onboarding can differ from actual billing structure Especially when: Free trial messaging is present Credits are shown Setup is guided via calls Being aware of this distinction can help you make a more informed decision. Summary (Quick Take) Interakt platform: Useful for WhatsApp automation Pricing clarity: Needs careful attention Free trial: Limited to specific plans Credits ≠ Free plan usage Recommendation: Verify everything before proceeding
Extremely disappointing experience with Interakt. Our WhatsApp marketing automations suddenly stopped working because our subscription was automatically deactivated without any warning, even though we were already on a paid Growth plan (~$41). To make matters worse, the platform then showed two different subscriptions on the same account: Growth Plan under Sell on WhatsApp Starter Plan under WhatsApp Marketing Because the marketing channel had stopped functioning entirely, we were forced to subscribe again just to restore basic functionality, meaning we are now being double billed for something that should be a single service. We raised a support ticket immediately. It has now been several days with no resolution. The only response we received was: "We are checking internally." Meanwhile: Our automations stopped working Our WhatsApp marketing campaigns were disrupted Our billing is incorrect And there is no urgency from the support team For a platform that positions itself as a critical business tool, this level of support is unacceptable. When a company’s marketing infrastructure breaks, days of delay is not acceptable. If this issue is not resolved immediately and the billing corrected, we will be moving our business to another platform. Right now, based on this experience, I cannot recommend Interakt to any serious Shopify brand.
I was surprised to discover that a new pricing policy was applied to my account despite the fact that I am an active annual subscriber who paid in full in advance. the new pricing should apply only to users who subscribe on or after a specific date, yet it was imposed on my existing subscription retroactively. I still have several months remaining on my current plan. My reasonable expectation — and standard consumer practice — is that pricing changes apply upon renewal, not during an active, prepaid subscription. Applying new terms mid‑contract undermines transparency and violates basic consumer‑protection principles. This is not a practice I have encountered with other subscription‑based services. Customers should be able to rely on the terms they agreed to at the time of purchase without concern that those terms will be altered unilaterally. Additionally, there is no clear assurance that after paying for another annual subscription, the price will not be increased again shortly afterward. This creates uncertainty and erodes trust. Presenting this situation as a “choice” is misleading, as the original agreement has already been paid for and should be honored in full. Fair pricing, contract stability, and respect for consumers are fundamental expectations.
The customer support is plain crap! They have an ai bot that just keep saying nobody is available to chat. when i places a call back request 3 days ago for simply disconnecting my whatsapp number, i got a call and the person said they have done it. Its been 3 days the number is yet not disconnected and i am stuck with a stupid bot giving same replies and no way to connect to an actual person who can help me. Really disappointing experience. Any founder who is serious about your marketing timelines please avoid this app at all costs!
I strongly recommend not taking Interakt for WhatsApp marketing. Their service is worst of the worst. I took a paid subscription, but for the last 2 months I haven’t been able to do marketing because Interakt keeps rejecting my templates. The shocking part is: they reject even the inbuilt templates that Interakt itself provides. So basically, Interakt makes templates and Interakt itself rejects them then what is the use? When I complained, they activated 2 templates, but even after that marketing still doesn’t work. Another error keeps coming like “no data / no details”, and campaigns don’t run. I have been raising issues for a long time, but no proper response, no solution. I wasted money + more than money, my time due to their poor support and broken system. Conclusion: Don’t waste your time and money. Choose another WhatsApp marketing provider.
Useless support. Guys i would not recommend any such app where getting customer support is a big task. I have wasted so much of my time on this app for setting up but there is no proper support from the app. Creating a simple ticket is a task. I would better opt for Wati which might be lil expensive but have better support
If I could rate Interakt below zero, I genuinely would. From day one, their Indian sales team tried to push a $432/year plan on me for an app I never even got to properly use. They held a charge, and because I refused to pay for something I did not use, my shopify website was suspended. Yes - my entire Shopify store, just because of an app subscription I never agreed to continue. I had to escalate this nightmare to Shopify Support, who thankfully stepped in and fixed the mess Interakt created. Fast forward one year later, and unbelievably, I receive an email from Shopify saying I now owe another $432 for Interakt’s “renewal.” A renewal for a service I never used, never renewed, and never wanted in the first place. Absolutely ridiculous. I reached out to Interakt again, hoping this could be sorted out quickly. Instead, I was met with one of the most unprofessional support interactions I’ve ever experienced. Rude, unhelpful, dismissive - the complete opposite of what any paying customer should deal with. The chat was handled by bhavika.patel@haptik.co, and before I could even finish explaining my issue, she closed the chat. Just like that. No help. No resolution. Nothing. At this point, I am convinced: Please do not fall for this company. Their sales tactics are aggressive, their billing practices make no sense, and their support is shockingly unprofessional. There are plenty of apps out there - just avoid this one unless you’re prepared for stress, confusion, and unexpected charges.
very very sleepy customer service, and not user friendly at all, also poor documentation. refund please !
There has been absolutely no help from Interakt. The customer service is the worst I have come across. The payments are not going through from over 2 months and we have been requesting them to cancel the subscription, only to hear silence. Extremely bad way oof doing business
App is good....too many bugs....gets disconnected...but customer support and onboarding team is very poor in interaktion...they think that we new clients are experts and will do everything by ourselves...for name sake they are account onboarding specialist but not helpful at all....very poor experience...I paid for 1 year...before payment they called me 10 times...after payment I called them 10 times...they replied 1 time...saying Do it yourself Shopify and CRM dont work together...Was assigned an account manager Mr Ashwak who is not helpful and is pointless to have such people as support team. they dont care Sales team is only promising on Sales...and soon after you pay, they divert you to other departments
why you are charging subscription fees even after uninstalling your app and sent google form as well. as i have received the email from you that you are not going to charge. This is not a fair practice refund my money asap. Worst experience so far refund my money
WORSE ever, i cancelled my subscription on jan 9th, it did not work for 45 days for which they refused to refund. BUT BUT BUT, they did not guide to uninstall the app from shopify and later charged for 4 months, when i confronted them, they refused to refund. I cancelled the subscription on their dashboard with their customer suport on call. DONT FALL FOR THIS SCAM. BETTER TO GET SHIPROCKET ENGAGE, they charge per msg instead of monthly scams like this
Dear Interakt Team, We are writing to formally express our concern regarding the recent experience with your service integration on our Shopify store. Despite our interest in using Interakt, we faced multiple technical issues from the beginning, including incomplete setup and delayed response times from your system. This has significantly affected our onboarding experience, and as a result, we decided to cancel the service within a week of installation. The cancellation was purely based on service inefficiencies and not due to any fault on our part. However, we are now receiving communication from your team in a pressuring tone, which is not appreciated, especially given the circumstances. Kindly understand that we did not receive the level of service promised and should not be liable for any charges when the setup was never fully functional. We request you to: Confirm the cancellation of the service without any further charges. Stop any further communication that includes undue pressure or inappropriate tone. Share a written confirmation that no charges will be levied going forward. We hope this matter can be resolved professionally and amicably. Regards, Naveen Chandra Chava Kotson Mattress hello@kotsonmattress.com
7th March Feedback: very poor customer support. Raising tickets but no response. Customer success manager is of little use. He replies once in a while with no tangible action. He tries to help only the 1st time to push you to upgrade. Then you are left on your own. Adding my comment on 10th April: Status quo. No change. The support team is unqualified and untrained. They don't know how to set up what they have assured/sold. Attention prospective buyers: don't fall for their promos on: "Click to what's app Meta Ads". There is an issue and they don't have a solution.
*Pay Attention to all the negative reviews - the experience is NOT good!* The interface is not intuitive and has a steep learning curve compared to other alternatives. However, given their competitive pricing, we went ahead with them. However, the customer service team lacks the basic soft skills required to communicate (and is very rude). As a customer, you feel trapped signing up for a whole year because there is no cancellation policy, so you cannot get your money back no matter how bad the experience is. There is no escalation team you can contact. So save your time and money and find another alternative.
Pathetic support. Recent updated from interakt made my mobile phone interakt so buggy that I am not able to send whatsapp messages or images or catelogue. I raised a ticket but no resolution till date. whatsapp business is so important for small brands like me. Not satisfied with the support experience, just a bot appears most of the times redirecting us to some known issue docs.
Horrible app. Limited support. Hard to setup Don’t waste your time
Hi We have used the Whatsapp Interakt Solution they could not achieve the Solution which we aksed so we have moved to some other whatsapp where we getting the reply kind of things. But Interakt not ready to refund which they charged unused month payment. We have not used the product even they charging the apps amount
pls be aware about billing. we have migrated our WhatsApp services two months ago to different service provider though they are keep charging until we uninstalled the tool. And when we have dropped an email, they simply closed the ticket.
The App's website show around INR 2796 for 3 Months. We believe them and setup the App and invest our time to set up. Then after the trial period end, when we try to actually subscribe, there we can see the Starter plan $15. that is double the amount they offered. We can't complain it, all they have is a chat bot which will not lead us to anywhere.
Very Very Shitty support and onboarding services , don't use this at all !!
Pathetic Customer support.Every thing is automated chat and doesn't answer your queries. there is no option to talk to a real person to solve your query. Just some shitty pre filled answers
If you want to wasted your time and money please install interakt , i paid and still my whatsapp not connected i try to cordinate with one team member ( Chirag ) who told me if you want help from me please change to higher plan , you have to contact via email with basic plan . okay i did it i email them 4 days back and no support till today . wasted 1 month , apps have so many bugs .
The team is unprofessional and not contacting even after number of mails, just you got assurance call but they are not resolving the things. Even between meeting they said that we will contact you shortly, and disappear without any further information. Their platform also stop working and hanging so much.
very bad service , i switch to plan for automated messages but its not working , and their support system is very bad , i am trying to contact with them from past 5 days but they are only mail me some points which is not working to solve the issue , and also billing is started that means i paying them daily for doing nothing , its a disgusting , if you think , this is a fake review then contact me 8386925871 , i am open to save you from this fraud company
This app used to work better before. Recently switched back to it and the experience has been the complete opposite as it was before. They removed the Starter option and recently introduced a wallet option and it is not working for my profile. It has been 3 days since the issue has been reported. Still waiting for the issue to be resolved.
website par whatsapp button lagana itna hi zaruri hai to aap logo ne apni website https://interakt.ai par whatsapp button ko add kyun nahi kiya hai? aap whatsapp blue tick verification ki bhi baat karte ho aap logo ka blue tick vale account par reply bhi nahi dete ho, wallet me balance add nahi ho raha screen shot aur video bhi mail kiya par 2 din se koi reply nahi aaya. ham to chhote business vale hai 500, 1000 ka hamara customer hota hai agar whatsapp button add nahi karenge to hame koi itna bada lose nahi jayega lekin aap logo ke liye to ham bade customer hai na aap to achhe se customer ka support kariye.
The app is very slow it's constantly crashing and not working correctly it was a waste taking the subscription
Abandoned Cart Notification campaign that is supposed to nurture the prospects who leave their cart doesn't work. I have raised ticket with interakt support since 14.02.2023 and Interakt is not able to resolve the problem. Moreover, they have even stopped responding to my communications now. Once the customer creates a cart, the message to checkout on shopify store is also not getting triggered. All in all, It has a lot of bugs/glitches in terms of its functionality which their team also struggles to resolve. Only email support is available and their response time is extremely uncertain. The UI is very very poor!!
In spite of subscribing this app no proper customer service from their end, when asked for call back they are denying it but got calls before subscription.
Installed app tried to use abandonment cart sequence and connecting FB catalogue faced lot of technical issues but received zero support when tried to contact support what I received every time was support documentation and zero support on chat when asked got the rude answer that this is the way we work. Unlike other shopify apps where support is always excellent this was exception. Finally uninstalled the app and now looking for other options.
Been having a really hard time in getting this app to work as per my requirements. Was promised a 14 day trial period out of which 7-8 days went by in simply getting the catalogs to sync and uninstalling and reinstalling the app multiple times. I was promised credits to subscribe on a certain day but till date have received no update on it. After subscribing I realised Analytics for Abandoned Checkouts are incorrect and filters to the User List do not work effectively. Was told to re-upload User list to correctly map columns - tried doing that multiple times only to find the app hang. Tried re-installing the app and now my subscription stands cancelled. I have spent over 21 days and 15 USD only to have my subscription cancelled without sending even a SINGLE notification. A lot of difference in the enthusiasm and outlook of the team towards customer issues before and after subscribing to the app.
worst app I used in my 15 years of online selling experience... No support.they really destroy your online business.
Developer reply ·
Hello Derabikes team! We are sorry you experienced this. Can you please email us at support@interakt.ai? Our Account managing team will fix this for you asap.
