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Automate WhatsApp with visual workflows — no code, no developers

Official n8n plugin with 20+ native Wazzap nodes. Triggers by message, keyword, schedule or CRM event. Actions to send, schedule, qualify, transfer, sync — drag and drop. Included in every plan.

20+ native Wazzap nodes
n8n official plugin
0 lines of code
★★★★★ 4.9
Why Wazzap

Your team performs the same 20 manual WhatsApp actions every day

3 bottlenecks killing productivity — and how you solve them with automation.

Manual: greeting + qualifying + assigning

A new lead comes in. Someone has to: send the welcome message, ask 3 qualifying questions, tag in CRM, assign the right agent. Multiply that by 100 leads a day and your team can't scale.

Visual workflow that fires everything automatically

Trigger: "new message from unknown number". Actions: send welcome, wait for reply, qualify with AI, tag, assign. Built in 15 minutes via drag-and-drop. Runs 24/7 without your team.

Zapier is slow and expensive for serious WhatsApp work

Zapier is designed for simple integrations (when X happens, do Y). For WhatsApp flows with conditions, loops, waits and branching it charges you Pro/Team and the delay between tasks runs 1-15 minutes.

n8n official plugin with 20+ native nodes

n8n is "Zapier without the limits": complex conditions, loops, waits, branching. Official Wazzap plugin with native triggers and actions — execution in seconds, not minutes. Included at no extra cost.

Building your own custom system = developer + months

If you want advanced flows, you usually end up hiring a dev to wire up webhooks, manage state, retries and failures. 2-4 months and the maintenance cost keeps hitting every month.

Visual, no-code, zero maintenance

Drag-and-drop nodes on a canvas. n8n handles state, retries and errors for you. If you need something super specific, you can drop in a JavaScript node — but 95% of cases don't require it.

Key features

Everything you need to seriously automate WhatsApp

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Official n8n plugin

Built and maintained by Wazzap, not by the community. 20+ native nodes available directly in the n8n catalog. Constant updates with every new platform feature.

20+ native nodesOfficially maintainedFrequent updates

Native WhatsApp triggers

Message received, keyword detected, new number, message unread for X time, CRM event, specific schedule, external form. Real-time triggers — not polling every N minutes.

Real-timeBy keywordBy eventBy schedule
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Native WhatsApp actions

Send message, send file/audio/image, schedule a future message, tag contact, transfer to a human agent, sync with HighLevel/Chatwoot, call AI, export list, launch bulk campaign.

Send/scheduleTagCRM syncTrigger AI
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Connect with 400+ external tools

The entire n8n library is available: Google Sheets, Stripe, Shopify, Calendly, Notion, Slack, Airtable, Postgres. If your tool has an API or webhook, n8n connects it. WhatsApp stops being a silo.

400+ integrationsAPI + webhooksCustom JS
How it works

From zero to a running workflow in 15 minutes

No code, no servers, no developers in the middle.

1

Connect your Wazzap to n8n

You paste your Wazzap API key into the official n8n plugin (included in cloud or self-hosted). Secure connection in 30 seconds. The 20+ Wazzap nodes show up in the catalog immediately.

2

Build your workflow visually

You drag a trigger (message received, keyword, schedule), connect action nodes (send, tag, sync, call AI), add conditions and branching if you need them. Live preview with real data.

3

Turn it on and run 24/7

Activate the workflow and it starts running. You see every execution in the log (what triggered it, what happened at each step, how long it took, if it failed). Automatic retries, alerts if something breaks — no monitoring required from you.

Real production cases

What the people who already automated their flows say

★★★★★

"I had 2 people doing manual lead greeting, qualification and assignment. I built the workflow in n8n in one afternoon and freed up both people for higher-value work. Immediate ROI."

Ramiro Castillo · Forge Digital Agency

★★★★★

"I tried Zapier for this and it cost me $79/mo just in WhatsApp tasks — and each step took 5-10 minutes. I migrated to n8n with the official Wazzap plugin, instant execution and zero added cost."

Sofía Mendoza · Catalyst Consulting

★★★★★

"Out of the 12 marketers I know who automate WhatsApp, 10 use Wazzap. The n8n integration is what sets Wazzap apart from ManyChat or Landbot — real flexibility."

Daniel Hernández · Almanegra Consulting

Honest comparison

Wazzap + n8n vs Zapier vs building custom

The 3 real ways to automate WhatsApp — so you can choose based on your volume and complexity.

Wazzap + n8n Zapier Building custom (dev)
Monthly cost $19/mo (n8n included or self-host) $29–$799/mo (per tasks) $$$$ developer
Native WhatsApp nodes / triggers 20+ native Wazzap nodes 2-3 generic actions You build them
Latency between triggers and actions Seconds (real-time) 1-15 minutes (polling) Whatever you design
Workflows with conditions / loops ✓ Native in n8n Limited (Pro+) Whatever you design
Retries and error handling ✓ Built-in in n8n Limited You build it
Time to set up your first workflow 15 minutes 30 min - 2 hours 1-4 weeks
Connection with 400+ external apps ✓ Full n8n catalog ✓ 5,000+ apps You build them
Maintenance Zero — n8n and plugin auto-updated Zero Your team
Code customization if you need it ✓ JavaScript / Python nodes Limited (Code by Zapier) Total
Self-hostable ✓ n8n self-hosted optional ✗ Cloud only Yes (it's yours)

When NOT to use n8n + Wazzap? If your flow is 100% linear and simple (when X message arrives, do Y) and you won't scale past 5-10 workflows, Zapier may be enough. For anything with conditions, branching, waits or multiple integrations, n8n + Wazzap wins on flexibility and speed.

Combine with

What you fire from your automated workflows

All of these solutions have native nodes in n8n — ready to combine.

n8n plugin + unlimited workflows

From $19/mo with everything included

Official n8n plugin, unlimited workflows, 20+ native Wazzap nodes, CRM sync, AI, bulk messaging and 20+ integrations — no add-ons.

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Frequently asked questions about WhatsApp Automation

Do I need to code to set up workflows?+

No. n8n is 100% visual — you drag nodes, connect them with lines and configure parameters from a form-like interface. 95% of workflows are built without touching code. If you need something super specific, you can drop in a JavaScript or Python node — but it's optional.

Does using n8n with Wazzap cost extra?+

The official Wazzap plugin is free. n8n has 2 options: (1) n8n Cloud with a free plan for light use or ~$20/mo for production, (2) Self-host free if you have a server (recommended for heavy use). Either option is much cheaper than Zapier at serious volumes.

Can I connect tools other than Wazzap?+

Yes — the full n8n library (400+ integrations) is available: Google Sheets, Stripe, Shopify, Calendly, Notion, Slack, Airtable, Postgres, MySQL, etc. If your tool has an API or webhook, n8n connects it. WhatsApp stops being a silo and integrates with your full stack.

How many workflows can I run at once?+

No limits on the Wazzap side. The limit depends on your n8n plan: Cloud Free allows ~5,000 executions/mo, paid plans go to 50,000+. Self-host is unlimited (limited only by your server).

Do you host n8n or do I?+

You decide. Most start with n8n Cloud (nothing to maintain) and migrate to self-host when volume grows to save cost. The official Wazzap plugin works identically in both options.

What trigger types are supported?+

Message received (from any number or a specific one), keyword detected, new number (lead), message unread after X time, CRM event (HighLevel/Chatwoot), specific schedule (cron), external webhook, form, calendar event. Combinable with AND/OR conditions.

What happens if a workflow fails?+

n8n has configurable automatic retries (attempts, delays, exponential backoff). If it keeps failing after retries, it's logged with the exact error. You can set up email or Slack alerts to notify you of critical failures. Nothing is silently lost.

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