Comparison · Whaiz vs Evolution API

Whaiz: the managed alternative to Evolution API

Evolution API is a very popular open-source project based on Baileys — the same library Whaiz uses. It's free but you self-host it: servers, updates, security and anti-ban are on you, and the AI has to be connected separately (for example via MCP). Whaiz is the same idea but managed: no servers, conversational AI included and a built-in anti-ban.

Whaiz vs Evolution API: comparison

FeatureWhaizEvolution API
Price€15/month (1 number) + €5 per extra numberFree (open-source) but server and management costs
HostingManaged in the cloudSelf-hosted (Docker, your own server)
TechnologyBaileys (personal number)Baileys (personal number)
Skills requiredNone — connect and useDevOps / server administration
Conversational AI includedYes, no-codeNo (integrate separately, e.g. via MCP)
Built-in anti-banYes — queue with min. 5s delayDo-it-yourself
Language & supportEU/GDPRCommunity (English)

The differences in detail

Evolution API and Whaiz use the same technological base, Baileys, to link a personal number. Evolution API is open-source and very flexible: you self-host it, extend it and — recently — can connect an AI via MCP. Whaiz takes the same foundation and offers it managed, with the conversational AI already integrated and no-code, the queued anti-ban and updates included.

The practical difference is how much infrastructure you want to manage. With Evolution API you get full control but take care of servers, security, updates and — if you want the AI — the MCP configuration. With Whaiz there's nothing to administer: you link the number and the AI is already there. Evolution API is free as a license; Whaiz has a rate that covers hosting, maintenance and support.

Whaiz vs Evolution API: when to choose what

Choose Whaiz if…

You want the same Baileys technology but managed, with no-code AI already included and zero servers to maintain.

Choose Evolution API if…

You want to self-host, have full control of the open-source code and are comfortable configuring the AI via MCP.

Why choose Whaiz

  • Personal WhatsApp number: no Meta approval, no per-message fees.
  • Conversational AI included: the bot can reply on its own with a tailored persona.
  • Built-in anti-ban: queue with a configurable delay (minimum 5 seconds).
  • Ready-made snippets in 11 languages and clear documentation.
  • Transparent pricing and EU/GDPR support.

Frequently asked questions

Do Evolution API and Whaiz use the same technology?

Yes: both are built on Baileys to link a personal WhatsApp number. The difference is that Evolution API you self-host and maintain, while Whaiz is managed in the cloud with AI and anti-ban already included.

Should I self-host Evolution API or use Whaiz?

If you have DevOps skills and want full control, Evolution API is free but requires managing servers and updates. If you want something ready-made, with no-code AI, Whaiz saves you the infrastructure.

Can I get an AI like Evolution + MCP, but without configuring anything?

Yes: Whaiz already includes the conversational AI with a configurable per-chat persona, with no MCP server to connect or integration code to write.

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