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# Alternatives to Retain

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> Explore the top alternatives to Retain. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **WhatsApp** — 4.7/5 (16475 reviews) — WhatsApp helps businesses engage customers, boost sales, and enhance service through direct communication.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/180345/whatsapp)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/180345/1055735/whatsapp/vs/retain)
2. **Viber** — 4.4/5 (4064 reviews) — Ideal for businesses of all sizes, it is a customer engagement tool that provides users with eCommerce brand discovery options.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/180348/viber)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/180348/1055735/viber/vs/retain)
3. **Telegram** — 4.7/5 (6438 reviews) — Telegram is a secure and fast messaging application for mobile and desktop devices.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/180347/telegram)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/180347/1055735/telegram/vs/retain)
4. **Text Request** — 4.6/5 (1193 reviews) — Gain a competitive edge with Text Request’s SMS API, SMS marketing, appointment scheduling tools, and white-glove 10DLC registration.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/167015/text-request)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/167015/1055735/text-request/vs/retain)
5. **LiveAgent** — 4.7/5 (1789 reviews) — Cloud-based customer service platform with live chat, AI chatbot, email ticketing, built-in call center, and social media support.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/102188/liveagent)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/102188/1055735/liveagent/vs/retain)
6. **Mobile Text Alerts** — 4.5/5 (86 reviews) — An easy-to-use SMS marketing solution that gets you more sales through the power of texting. Text all your customers in seconds.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/152417/mobile-text-alerts)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/152417/1055735/mobile-text-alerts/vs/retain)
7. **Bitrix24** — 4.2/5 (1005 reviews) — Cloud-based or on-premises workspace with CRM, project management, team chat, HR tools, and website builder.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/113540/bitrix24)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/113540/1055735/bitrix24/vs/retain)
8. **Sinch Engage** — 4.4/5 (97 reviews) — All-in-one messaging platform for SMS, MMS, \& WhatsApp. Send bulk texts, automate reminders, and more—CRM-integrated and 24/7 support.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/187336/sinch-engage)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/187336/1055735/sinch-engage/vs/retain)
9. **Saysimple** (0 reviews) — Saysimple is an omni channel customer communications platform, which enables businesses to connect all channels into one inbox.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/189998/social-messaging-automation-platform)
   - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/189998/1055735/social-messaging-automation-platform/vs/retain)
10. **ReFrame Engage** (0 reviews) — Customer Engagement for context aware communication with your customers with SMS Text, Internet Calling, Video Calls, ChatBot and more.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1022724/reframe-engage)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/1022724/1055735/reframe-engage/vs/retain)
11. **Wati** — 4.6/5 (207 reviews) — The Agentic Customer Engagement Platform built for Revenue Growth
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/204314/wati)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/204314/1055735/wati/vs/retain)
12. **Weave** — 4.4/5 (700 reviews) — Appointment scheduling solution that helps businesses manage bookings, reminders, payments, email marketing, reviews and more.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/141842/weave)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/141842/1055735/weave/vs/retain)
13. **Gupshup** — 4.3/5 (35 reviews) — Gupshup.io is the leading conversational engagement platform for automating marketing, commerce, and support.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1016241/gupshup)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/1016241/1055735/gupshup/vs/retain)
14. **JivoChat** — 4.6/5 (105 reviews) — Live Chat \& Business Messenger with omnichannel features: Calls, Live Chat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Integrations and more. All in one app.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/178227/jivochat)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/178227/1055735/jivochat/vs/retain)
15. **Twixor** — 5.0/5 (2 reviews) — Elevating CX with GenAI \& NLP on messaging platforms with 25%+ conversion, \& 80%+ brand engagement. Trusted by 400+ global clients.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/199970/twixor-encaps)
    - [Compare vs Retain](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/199970/1055735/twixor-encaps/vs/retain)

## Related Categories

- [Cloud Communication Platforms](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31362/cloud-communication-platform/software)
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- [Customer Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30906/customer-engagement/software)

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