WhatsApp AI

WhatsApp AI for ecommerce

Your customers open 98% of WhatsApp messages. Zipchat AI runs abandoned cart recovery, broadcast campaigns, and post-purchase sequences without an agent touching each one.

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Trusted by ecommerce brands on WhatsApp
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Ak Informatica
B-exit
Bau
Caleffi
Campark
CFS
Eprice
Hike
Jackery
lesac
Liforme
Lilly
Nuvio
Police
Shelly
Supermedia
Tropicfeel
Why WhatsApp

Your emails get ignored. Your WhatsApp messages get read.

Email cart recovery averages 3-5% repurchase rate. WhatsApp delivers 20-39%. Customers already have the app open. Messages arrive with sound. The open rate is 98% vs 20% for email.

98% open rate on WhatsApp

vs 20% average for email. Your message gets seen every time.

20-39% cart recovery rate

vs 3-5% for email. Zipchat WhatsApp AI outperforms email by 4-8x.

$212K from 4,401 messages

One yoga brand's single WhatsApp broadcast campaign, fully automated.

How it works

Five steps from setup to first recovery message

Zipchat connects to your store and your WhatsApp Business account. The AI reads your product catalog, monitors carts in real time, and sends personalized recovery sequences without manual configuration per campaign. Setup to first WhatsApp message in under 20 minutes.

  1. 1

    Connect your store

    Link Shopify, WooCommerce, or Wix. Zipchat reads your product catalog, prices, and inventory automatically.

  2. 2

    Connect WhatsApp Business

    Authenticate your WhatsApp Business account through the Zipchat dashboard. Takes under 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    AI monitors cart abandonment

    When a visitor adds products and leaves without purchasing, Zipchat detects the abandonment trigger in real time.

  4. 4

    AI sends a personalized recovery sequence

    The AI builds and sends a message with the customer's name, the abandoned product image, a direct checkout link, and an optional discount code. Timing and tone follow your store's rules.

  5. 5

    Customer replies, AI continues the conversation

    If the customer asks a question about size, shipping, or availability, the AI answers from your product catalog. When a human needs to step in, the agent joins the live thread.

Capabilities

Four ways Zipchat runs WhatsApp for your store

Comparison

WhatsApp outperforms email on every metric that drives revenue

Email has been the default for cart recovery for 15 years. The data now shows it is no longer the best channel. WhatsApp delivers higher open rates, higher click rates, and 4-8x better purchase conversion.

WhatsApp cart recovery at 20-39%. Email averages 3-5%.

Set up in under 20 minutes. No developer required.

Results

39.6% cart recovery. $212K from 4,401 messages.

Real numbers from Zipchat's anonymized impact data. Brand names are not shown publicly.

Highest cart recovery rate recorded

Automotive accessories brand, 101 messages.

Revenue from a single broadcast campaign

Yoga brand, 4,401 messages delivered.

Revenue at scale (8,911 messages)

Pet brand, 19.8% recovery rate.

WhatsApp conversations handled

Across all Zipchat stores.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is WhatsApp AI for ecommerce?

WhatsApp AI for ecommerce is an automated system that sends personalized messages to shoppers on WhatsApp, recovering abandoned carts, delivering order updates, and running broadcast campaigns, without a human agent managing each conversation. Zipchat's WhatsApp AI reads your store's product catalog and customer data to send contextually relevant messages at the right moment.

How does WhatsApp cart recovery work?

When a customer adds products to their cart and leaves without purchasing, Zipchat detects the abandonment trigger and sends a WhatsApp message with the customer's name, the abandoned product image, a direct checkout link, and an optional discount code. If the customer replies with a question, the AI answers from your product catalog in real time.

What cart recovery rate can I expect?

Zipchat stores record cart recovery rates between 20% and 39% on WhatsApp, compared to the email industry average of 3-5%. The range depends on your product category, message timing, and whether you include a discount code. One Zipchat customer recovered 39.6% of abandoned carts in an automotive accessories campaign.

How is WhatsApp cart recovery different from email?

WhatsApp messages have a 98% open rate vs 20% for email. Recovery rates run 4-8x higher. Customers are already in the WhatsApp app, the message arrives with a notification sound, and the AI can handle their follow-up questions inside the same thread. Email cannot do that.

Does Zipchat WhatsApp AI work with Shopify?

Yes. Zipchat connects directly to Shopify. The AI reads your product catalog, prices, inventory, and order data automatically. Setup takes under 20 minutes with no developer required.

Does it work with WooCommerce and Wix?

Yes. Zipchat connects to WooCommerce and Wix in addition to Shopify. The AI reads your catalog and order data the same way across all three platforms.

What happens when a customer replies to a WhatsApp message?

The AI reads the reply and responds from your product catalog. If a customer asks about sizing, availability, shipping time, or anything your catalog covers, the AI answers immediately. If the conversation needs a human, your agent joins the live thread with full context.

Can I send broadcast WhatsApp campaigns to my whole list?

Yes. Zipchat sends broadcast campaigns to your opted-in WhatsApp subscribers. You set the offer, the AI personalizes each message by purchase history and sends at the volume you configure. One Zipchat yoga brand generated $212K from a single broadcast campaign across 4,401 messages.

What is a Click-to-WhatsApp campaign?

A Click-to-WhatsApp campaign is a Meta ad on Instagram or Facebook that opens a WhatsApp conversation when a prospect taps it. Zipchat's AI picks up the conversation automatically and starts qualifying the sale, asking about product interest, answering questions, and guiding toward purchase.

Is WhatsApp AI compliant with opt-in requirements?

WhatsApp Business requires that contacts opt in before receiving marketing messages. Zipchat works within WhatsApp Business API compliance standards. You are responsible for collecting opt-ins from your customers. Zipchat sends only to your opted-in list.

What plan do I need to use WhatsApp AI?

WhatsApp AI (including cart recovery, broadcast campaigns, and post-purchase sequences) is available from the Growth plan ($129/month). The Free and Starter plans do not include WhatsApp features. See the pricing page for full plan details.

How long does it take to set up WhatsApp AI?

Setup takes under 20 minutes. Connect your store (Shopify, WooCommerce, or Wix), authenticate your WhatsApp Business account, and configure your first recovery sequence. The AI starts monitoring carts and sending messages immediately.

What is the best WhatsApp AI tool for ecommerce?

Zipchat is built specifically for ecommerce WhatsApp automation. Unlike generic WhatsApp broadcast tools, Zipchat reads your live product catalog, detects cart abandonment triggers in real time, personalizes messages with product images and checkout links, and handles customer replies with conversational AI. Setup takes under 20 minutes with no developer required.