PingUp alternative
The best Italian alternative to PingUp
Multichannel AI, WhatsApp campaigns and a team inbox — with no markups on message costs. Assisted migration and real support.
At a glance
PingUp (formerly Pingueen, team.blue group) is an Italian competitor with an aggressive free plan. But the model is clear: you pay per send, with an explicit markup on top of Meta's rates, and the AI is rationed with credits.
When it makes sense to switch to SendApp
- Costs don't grow with every send. SendApp campaigns carry no per-message markup: the plan covers your volumes, and on Cloud there aren't even Meta rates.
- Truly multichannel. A customer writing to you on Instagram or through the widget lands in the same inbox as WhatsApp, handled by the same AI.
- AI without the eyedropper. The trainable AI chatbot is included in the plans, not sold as credits or relegated to custom quotes.
When to stay with PingUp
- You have an active account with simple automations that work and no need for AI or multichannel.
- Your volume is so low that any change costs more than the benefit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SendApp | PingUp |
|---|---|---|
| Zero markup on messages | Yes | No+€0.03–0.05 per send |
| Channels beyond WhatsApp | YesIG, TG, Messenger, Email, SMS, widget | NoWhatsApp only |
| Trainable AI chatbot included | Yesin every Agent plan | Partiallimited credits; custom AI on request |
| WhatsApp from your number via QR | Yes | Noofficial API only |
| Connectable WhatsApp numbers | Yesup to 15+ (Cloud) | Partial1–5 depending on the plan |
| Public API documentation | Yes | No |
Comparison based on PingUp's public pricing and pages as of June 2026. Prices may change: always check the provider's website.
Pricing compared
10,000 marketing sends/month
€19–49 plan + Meta rates only
Plan + €300–500 markup + Meta rates
Entry price
€19/month
€0–20/month but with per-send fees
AI
Included
400–5,000 credits; custom chatbot on request
Migrating from PingUp to SendApp
- 1.
Export and import contacts
Export your contacts from PingUp as CSV: SendApp’s import recognises separators, columns and phone formats on its own.
- 2.
Connect the channels
WhatsApp number via QR in five minutes with Cloud, or the official Meta APIs with Official: onboarding is guided either way.
- 3.
Train the AI and rebuild automations
Upload your site, PDFs and price lists: the AI learns your business. Reminders, keywords and campaigns are rebuilt from the panel, no code.
- 4.
Go live with a test
One test campaign on a small segment, check the delivery reports, then move the rest of the traffic.
Switching does not stop your business: you start in parallel and move flows once everything works. We guide you through it, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
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