Is Squarebox cheaper than Gallabox?

At the entry level Gallabox Basic is ₹2,999 a month and Squarebox Basic is ₹2,499. Once your team passes three people, or you want the AI agent on WhatsApp, Gallabox moves to Essential at ₹6,999; Squarebox Business is ₹4,999 with all of that and the lead pipeline included.

Does Gallabox support Instagram?

Yes, on every plan, including AI replies to comments. On Squarebox, Instagram DMs and comments are coming soon.

Which has cheaper message rates?

Gallabox: ₹0.9926 for a marketing message and ₹0.1323 for a utility message against our ₹1.05 and ₹0.16; Gallabox's are from its rate card effective 1 October 2026, ours from 1 June 2026. Replies inside 24 hours are free on both for the first 1,000 a month per number; after that Gallabox charges ₹0.1323 and we charge ₹0.16.

Does Gallabox have a lead pipeline?

Not yet. Its Advanced plan card says "lead pipeline management", but its comparison table marks the feature "Coming soon" on Advanced and Enterprise and not available on Basic or Essential. Squarebox has lead status, owner and a waiting queue on both plans.

Does Gallabox have a free plan or trial?

No free plan. There is a 7-day free trial with no card. Squarebox's trial is 14 days on Business, no card.

Can I move my WhatsApp number from Gallabox to Squarebox?

Usually, yes, but check with us first: what carries over depends on how your WhatsApp Business account is set up. Message us before you switch.

Comparison

Squarebox vs Gallabox

By Sairam Keesara, co-founder, SquareboxPrices verified 1 October 2026We make Squarebox, so read this knowing that.

Comparison

By Sairam Keesara, co-founder, SquareboxPrices verified 1 October 2026 · We make Squarebox, so read this knowing that.

Short answer: Gallabox gives you Instagram, chatbot flows and a web-chat AI agent on its ₹2,999 Basic plan, but caps it at three people and keeps the AI agent on WhatsApp, webhooks and drip campaigns for Essential at ₹6,999, and its lead pipeline is marked "Coming soon". Squarebox Business is ₹4,999 with ten people, the pipeline and the AI agent included.

At a glance.

Monthly prices exclude GST. Message rates are per message to Indian numbers from each vendor's rate card effective 1 October 2026; Squarebox's from 1 June 2026. Bold marks where Gallabox is ahead. Sources

GallaboxSquarebox

Best forFast-growing online sellers who want chatbots, AI and 20+ integrations from day oneGallaboxFast-growing online sellers who want chatbots, AI and 20+ integrations from day oneSmall teams handling enquiries on WhatsAppSquareboxSmall teams handling enquiries on WhatsApp

PlansBasic ₹2,999; Essential ₹6,999; Advanced ₹16,999 a month, billed quarterly; ₹2,399 / ₹5,599 / ₹13,599 billed yearly; no monthly option on its pricing pageGallaboxBasic ₹2,999; Essential ₹6,999; Advanced ₹16,999 a month, billed quarterly; ₹2,399 / ₹5,599 / ₹13,599 billed yearly; no monthly option on its pricing pageBasic ₹2,499; Business ₹4,999 a month, billed quarterlySquareboxBasic ₹2,499; Business ₹4,999 a month, billed quarterly

Team included3 on Basic (no add-on); 6 on Essential, ₹1,200 a month per extra; 10 on AdvancedGallabox3 on Basic (no add-on); 6 on Essential, ₹1,200 a month per extra; 10 on Advanced2 on Basic; 10 on BusinessSquarebox2 on Basic; 10 on Business

With chatbot flows and AI replies on WhatsApp₹6,999/month (Essential)Gallabox₹6,999/month (Essential)₹4,999/month on BusinessSquarebox₹4,999/month on Business

Instagram DMsIncluded on every plan, with AI comment automationGallaboxIncluded on every plan, with AI comment automationComing soonSquareboxComing soon

Shared inbox with lead status, owner and waiting queueShared inbox on every plan; lead pipeline marked "Coming soon" on AdvancedGallaboxShared inbox on every plan; lead pipeline marked "Coming soon" on AdvancedYes, both plansSquareboxYes, both plans

Personalised images from a spreadsheetNot listedGallaboxNot listedBusinessSquareboxBusiness

Marketing message₹0.9926Gallabox₹0.9926₹1.05Squarebox₹1.05

Utility message₹0.1323Gallabox₹0.1323₹0.16Squarebox₹0.16

Free trialYes, 7 days, no cardGallaboxYes, 7 days, no card14 days, no cardSquarebox14 days, no card

Free planNoGallaboxNoNoSquareboxNo

Reviews4.6 on G2Gallabox4.6 on G2None yetSquareboxNone yet

Compared

The monthly bill, feature by feature.

Tick what you need. Gallabox puts most of what a small team needs on Essential or Advanced; on Squarebox Business it's all in the one price.

Select what you need

Gallabox

Basic plan

Basic plan₹2,999

Headline price₹2,999

Squarebox

Business plan

Business plan₹4,999

Same price whatever you tick₹4,999

Per month, billed quarterly, excluding GST and message charges. Gallabox plan upgrades don't add up: the bill moves to the lowest plan that covers everything ticked. Gallabox doesn't sell a lead pipeline on any plan yet, so it isn't in its total. *AI replies on Gallabox use monthly AI credits (500 on Basic, 2,000 on Essential); extra credits are ₹0.30 each.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Gallabox if

You sell online and want Shopify, Razorpay, Cashfree and Shiprocket connected on the entry plan
You want Instagram DMs and comment automation on the cheapest plan
You send big campaigns: up to 1 million contacts a month on Advanced
You want lower per-message rates: ₹0.9926 marketing and ₹0.1323 utility against our ₹1.05 and ₹0.16
You want a long review history on G2

Choose Squarebox if

More than three people answer enquiries and you don't want to pay ₹6,999 for the next seat
You want a lead pipeline now: Gallabox marks its "Coming soon"
You want the AI agent replying on WhatsApp without moving up a plan
You send personalised images in bulk: ID cards, admit cards, badges
You want 14 days to try it, not 7, with no card
You want ten people in the inbox for ₹4,999; Gallabox's Essential has six for ₹6,999

Side by side.

Monthly prices exclude GST. Message rates are per message to Indian numbers from each vendor's rate card effective 1 October 2026; Squarebox's from 1 June 2026. Bold marks where Gallabox is ahead. Sources

FeatureGallaboxSquarebox

WhatsApp broadcasts and campaignsYes, 10K contacts a month on BasicGallaboxYes, 10K contacts a month on BasicYes, both plansSquareboxYes, both plans

Broadcasting and retargetingDrip and sequence campaigns on Essential and up (10 sequences; 100 on Advanced); retargeting after a send on Essential and upGallaboxDrip and sequence campaigns on Essential and up (10 sequences; 100 on Advanced); retargeting after a send on Essential and upYes, both plansSquareboxYes, both plans

Chatbot flowsIncluded: 5 active flows on Basic, 20 on Essential, 100 on AdvancedGallaboxIncluded: 5 active flows on Basic, 20 on Essential, 100 on AdvancedWhatsApp Flows on both plans; automations on BusinessSquareboxWhatsApp Flows on both plans; automations on Business

AI agent from your documentsAI credits on every plan; the agent on WhatsApp and Instagram from EssentialGallaboxAI credits on every plan; the agent on WhatsApp and Instagram from EssentialBusiness, no message cap listedSquareboxBusiness, no message cap listed

AI reply suggestions for your teamInbox AI reply on Essential and upGallaboxInbox AI reply on Essential and upBusinessSquareboxBusiness

Instagram DMs and commentsEvery plan, with AI comment automationGallaboxEvery plan, with AI comment automationComing soonSquareboxComing soon

Lead status, owner, waiting queueLead pipeline "Coming soon" on Advanced; not on Basic or EssentialGallaboxLead pipeline "Coming soon" on Advanced; not on Basic or EssentialBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Personalised images in bulkNot listedGallaboxNot listedBusinessSquareboxBusiness

Google Sheets, Meta lead adsFacebook leads on Basic; Google Sheets on EssentialGallaboxFacebook leads on Basic; Google Sheets on EssentialBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Shopify and WooCommerceShopify on Basic, with Razorpay, Cashfree and Shiprocket; no WooCommerce on its pricing pageGallaboxShopify on Basic, with Razorpay, Cashfree and Shiprocket; no WooCommerce on its pricing pageShopify coming soon; no WooCommerceSquareboxShopify coming soon; no WooCommerce

Campaign schedulerYes; no plan restriction listedGallaboxYes; no plan restriction listedBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Audience groupsEvery plan; limits not publishedGallaboxEvery plan; limits not publishedNo plan limitSquareboxNo plan limit

Tags and custom fieldsEvery plan; limits not publishedGallaboxEvery plan; limits not publishedNo plan limitSquareboxNo plan limit

Downloadable reportsConversation and broadcast analytics on Basic; custom reports on AdvancedGallaboxConversation and broadcast analytics on Basic; custom reports on AdvancedBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Webhooks (send customer details to your own software)Essential and upGallaboxEssential and upBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Click-to-WhatsApp ads managerNo ad creation; tracking and attribution on EssentialGallaboxNo ad creation; tracking and attribution on EssentialNot offered; Meta lead-ad forms come in on both plansSquareboxNot offered; Meta lead-ad forms come in on both plans

Developer API (send messages from your own software)Message and contact APIs on Basic; all APIs from EssentialGallaboxMessage and contact APIs on Basic; all APIs from EssentialBoth plansSquareboxBoth plans

Free planNoGallaboxNoNoSquareboxNo

BillingQuarterly or yearly on its pricing page (yearly ₹2,399 / ₹5,599 / ₹13,599)GallaboxQuarterly or yearly on its pricing page (yearly ₹2,399 / ₹5,599 / ₹13,599)Quarterly, or yearly at 20% offSquareboxQuarterly, or yearly at 20% off

Moving from Gallabox.

Export your contacts from Gallabox and we import them as a CSV. Your WhatsApp number and approved templates need checking before a move, because what carries over depends on how your account is set up. Message us on WhatsApp before you switch and we'll check your account with you first.

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How we compared.

We make Squarebox. Gallabox's prices, plan limits and message rates come from its public pages, checked on 1 October 2026; its review count is from G2. Squarebox's come from our own plan settings. Where Gallabox doesn't publish something, we say "Not listed" rather than guess. We recheck every quarter. If something here is out of date, tell us on WhatsApp and we'll correct it.

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