vroboZoko alternative: Vrobo vs Zoko
Zoko is a WhatsApp commerce platform for Shopify with broadcasts, catalogs, a team inbox and every feature on every plan; bigger plans buy volume. Vrobo is built for cash-on-delivery stores in Egypt, from cart recovery and confirmation to courier waybills.
Install on ShopifyAt a glance
Zoko facts from zoko.io/pricing, checked October 25, 2026. "Not listed" means we didn't find it there.
| Vrobo | Zoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify App Store rating | 5.0 from 55 reviews | Not listed |
| Automation starts at | $11.99/month on Shopify, or 599 EGP direct | $49.99/month (Starter) plus usage fees |
| WhatsApp message billing | Meta bills you directly, no markup (monthly plans) | WhatsApp rate card, plus $0.015 per conversation markup on Starter |
| Your own WhatsApp number | Every monthly plan | Yes |
| Order confirmation by phone call | Yes, IVR calls included (Egypt) | Calling billed per minute; no IVR confirmation listed |
| Courier waybills in Egypt | Bosta, Aramex, Mylerz, J&T Express, QP Express | Not listed |
| Pricing in Egyptian pounds | Yes, from 599 EGP or 0.50 EGP per order | No, USD |
Quick verdict
Choose Zoko if
You want every feature on the entry plan, unlimited agents on Starter, and WhatsApp catalogs and broadcasts for a Shopify store.
Choose Vrobo if
You need COD confirmation with a phone-call fallback, Egyptian courier waybills and WooCommerce or EasyOrders as well as Shopify.
Still not sure?
Put your monthly order count against the prices above, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll work it out with you.
Zoko plans
As listed on zoko.io/pricing.
- Starter: $49.99/month plus usage fees, $0.015 markup per conversation, unlimited agents
- Plus: $79.99/month. First 5K conversations without markup, then $0.00199 each; 5 agents included
- Elite: $139.99/month. First 100K conversations without markup; 10 agents included
- Max: $499.99/month. No markup, unlimited agents
- Instagram $9.99/month flat on every plan; 7-day free trial
What it costs
Vrobo Basic is $11.99 a month against Zoko Starter at $49.99 plus usage fees. Zoko adds a markup per conversation on Starter and Plus until you pass the included volume; Vrobo adds nothing to Meta's message prices on its monthly plans.
Where Vrobo and Zoko differ
Message markup
Zoko's Starter adds $0.015 per conversation on top of WhatsApp's rate card. Vrobo's monthly plans pass Meta's prices through with nothing added.
Feature gates
Zoko puts every feature on every plan. Vrobo's shared inbox, courier integrations and fake-update checks start on Professional.
Stores
Zoko installs on Shopify. Vrobo connects Shopify, WooCommerce and EasyOrders.
Built for cash-on-delivery stores in Egypt
Phone call when WhatsApp goes quiet
If the customer doesn't answer on WhatsApp, Vrobo calls with an IVR menu. Press 1 to confirm, 2 to cancel. Calls and SMS for Egypt are included in every monthly plan.
Waybills with Egyptian couriers
Confirmed orders become waybills with Bosta, Aramex, Mylerz, J&T Express or QP Express, and shipping updates go to the customer on their own.
Fake courier updates caught
When a courier marks an order as refused or unreachable, Vrobo asks the customer on WhatsApp before you accept the return.
Shopify, WooCommerce and EasyOrders
The same flows work whichever store you sell on, with order status written back to your store.
How we wrote this
Vrobo wrote this comparison, so we compete with Zoko. Every Zoko price and feature comes from zoko.io/pricing, checked on October 25, 2026. Prices change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.
Spot something out of date? Email sales@vrobo.co and we'll fix it.
Questions, answered.
Is Vrobo cheaper than Zoko?
At entry level: Vrobo Basic is $11.99 a month and Zoko Starter is $49.99 plus usage fees and a per-conversation markup.
Does Vrobo support WhatsApp catalogs?
Vrobo sends product cards with buttons in cart recovery and upsell messages, linked to your store's products.
Can I use Vrobo with WooCommerce?
Yes. Install the Vrobo WooCommerce plugin and orders sync both ways.
Keep reading
WooCommerce
Connect your WooCommerce store with the Vrobo WordPress plugin. New and cancelled orders reach Vrobo instantly, confirmation results update order status, and notes sync back.
WhatsApp campaigns
Send WhatsApp campaigns to Shopify customer segments from your own number. Track reads, clicks and orders per campaign, and pay Meta directly with no markup.
Best COD confirmation apps
11 cash-on-delivery confirmation apps for Shopify compared: how they confirm, what they cost and whether they send from your number. Checked October 25, 2026.
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