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Babu MunavarBasha
Babu MunavarBasha

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Why I Built a Self-Hosted Chat Automation Platform?

Most chat automation tools today are SaaS - easy to get started with, but quickly limiting when you need flexibility, control, or cost efficiency.

I built WhautoChat because I kept running into the same problems:

💸 Rising Costs: Pricing grows fast with usage.

🔒 Lack of Data Control: Sensitive customer data sits on someone else's servers.

🧱 Feature Lock-In: Basic features hidden behind expensive plans.

So I built a self-hosted, omnichannel chat automation platform that works across WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, and Instagram. It includes:

  • Custom AI bots (GPT-powered)
  • Broadcasts
  • Automation rules
  • Team inbox
  • Real-time API and webhook support

No lock-ins. No recurring SaaS fees. Just full control.

If you're a dev, agency, or business tired of limitations, self-hosting might be worth considering. Happy to share more if you're curious.

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Sivakumar E

This looks awesome! Really love the idea of having full control without the usual SaaS limitations. The self-hosted approach, especially with support for multiple channels and GPT-powered bots. Excited to get started with WhautoChat!