Your AI Sales Agent on WhatsApp - From Browse to Delivery

Customers message on WhatsApp asking about a product. Your AI agent searches the catalog, sends a product card with photo and price, takes the order, sends shipping updates, and follows up with matching accessories 3 days later. All automatic. 98% open rates vs 20% for email. Works with Shopify, WooCommerce, ShipStation, and Sendcloud.

AI agent sells, ships & follows up
98% open rate (vs 20% email)
45% click-through (vs 2-3% email)
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98%

WhatsApp open rate (vs 20% email)

45%

Click-through rate (vs 2-3% email)

24/7

AI agent sells while you sleep

from $19/mo

AI agent + WhatsApp included

One WhatsApp Message, Six Automatic Actions

Here is what happens when a customer messages your store on WhatsApp:

  1. Customer asks: "Do you have that blue dress in size M?"
  2. AI searches your catalog via webhook - checks inventory in Shopify or WooCommerce in real time
  3. AI sends a product card with the photo, price, and available sizes: "Yes, in stock! $49 in size M. Want me to send you the order link?"
  4. Customer says yes - AI sends the direct checkout link on WhatsApp
  5. After purchase: AI sends shipping confirmation with tracking number from ShipStation or Sendcloud
  6. Delivery day: "Your package is out for delivery today!"
  7. 3 days later: "How do you like the dress? Here are matching accessories" - with product cards for a belt, shoes, and bag

That is seven touchpoints from a single WhatsApp message. No human needed. No email that lands in spam. Every message gets a 98% open rate because it arrives right between chats from friends and family.

This is not a chatbot that answers FAQs. This is an AI sales agent that searches your catalog, calculates shipping costs, processes orders, tracks deliveries, and proactively sells more - all on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp as Your #1 Sales Channel

Email newsletters get a 20% open rate on a good day. WhatsApp messages get 98%. Your AI agent does not just wait for questions - it proactively sells. Abandoned cart reminders, new arrival announcements, restock alerts, discount codes, and personalized product recommendations. All on the channel your customers actually check.

  • Abandoned cart reminders with product cards and checkout links
  • New arrival announcements to past buyers
  • Back-in-stock alerts for wishlisted items
  • Personalized discount codes based on purchase history
  • Cross-sell recommendations after every purchase
  • Seasonal campaign blasts with 45% click-through rates
WhatsApp AI Agent
Do you have that blue dress in size M?
Yes! The Sophia Blue Dress is in stock in size M - $49. Free shipping over $75. Want me to send you the order link? I can also show you matching accessories.

Real Actions, Not Just Answers

Real Actions, Not Just Answers

Your AI agent connects to your ecommerce stack via webhooks. It does not just say "check the website" - it actually looks up inventory, calculates shipping, checks order status, and sends tracking links. All inside the WhatsApp conversation. Customers get instant answers with real data, not canned responses.

  • Searches Shopify or WooCommerce catalog in real time
  • Checks live inventory and size availability
  • Calculates shipping costs and delivery estimates
  • Looks up order status and tracking from ShipStation or Sendcloud
  • Sends direct checkout links for specific products
  • Triggers follow-up sequences in Klaviyo or Mailchimp

Cart Recovery in WhatsApp Conversations

Your cart recovery emails have a 20% open rate. Most land in the Promotions tab or spam. When a shopper messages your business on WhatsApp - because they had a question about sizing, shipping, or just changed their mind - your AI agent looks up their cart, lists the items with photos and prices, answers their questions, and sends a one-tap checkout link right in the chat. The conversations that actually reopen carts happen on the channel customers already use.

  • AI replies instantly to inbound WhatsApp messages
  • Pulls the shopper's cart and shows products with photos and prices
  • One-tap checkout link directly in WhatsApp
  • AI answers objections (shipping, returns, sizing) on the spot
  • Email cart recovery still runs in parallel through your store
WhatsApp AI Agent
Hey, I left some stuff in my cart yesterday. What was the shipping cost again?
You had the Oakwood Jacket ($89) and Classic Tee ($29) in your cart - $118 total. Shipping is free over $75, so you qualify! Want me to send you the checkout link? Your items are still reserved.

What Your AI Agent Does on WhatsApp

Every interaction is a chance to sell, help, or follow up

Product Search and Recommendations

Customer says "I need running shoes under $100." AI searches your Shopify or WooCommerce catalog, sends product cards with photos, prices, and reviews. Compares options. Upsells premium versions. Shares the checkout link when they decide.

  • Real-time catalog search via webhooks
  • Product cards with photos and prices
  • Size and color variant comparison
  • Cross-sell and upsell suggestions

Order Tracking and Shipping Updates

AI pulls tracking info from ShipStation or Sendcloud. Sends proactive updates: "Your order shipped!" on day 1, "Out for delivery" on delivery day. Customers never need to ask "where is my order" because they already know.

  • ShipStation and Sendcloud integration
  • Proactive shipping status messages
  • Delivery day notifications
  • Delay alerts with updated ETAs

Returns and Exchanges Made Easy

Customer messages "This shirt is too small." AI checks their order, suggests the next size, and starts the exchange - all on WhatsApp. No email chains, no support tickets, no waiting. Return labels sent right in the chat.

  • Order lookup and size recommendation
  • Exchange processing in WhatsApp
  • Return label delivery in chat
  • Refund status updates

Post-Purchase Follow-Ups

3 days after delivery: "How do you like your new jacket? Here are matching accessories." AI sends product cards for complementary items. Turns one-time buyers into repeat customers. With 98% open rates, these follow-ups actually get seen.

  • Timed follow-up sequences
  • Matching product recommendations
  • Review request with direct link
  • Reorder reminders for consumables

Campaign Blasts That Convert

New collection launch? Flash sale? Back in stock? Send it on WhatsApp. 98% open rate, 45% click-through. Compare that to your email newsletter at 20% open and 2-3% click. AI handles the flood of product questions that follow.

  • New arrival announcements
  • Flash sale notifications
  • Back-in-stock alerts
  • AI handles inquiry spikes

Instant Price and Shipping Calculations

"How much is shipping to Germany for 3 items?" AI calculates the answer in real time using your shipping rates. No "check the website" - it gives the exact number. Discount code stacking, bulk pricing, tax estimates - all calculated on the spot.

  • Real-time shipping cost calculation
  • Discount code validation
  • Bulk order pricing
  • Tax and duty estimates

Connects to Your Ecommerce Stack

Your AI agent is only as good as the systems it connects to. Boei's webhook actions let the AI pull real data and take real actions across your entire ecommerce stack:

SystemWhat the AI Agent Does
ShopifySearches products, checks inventory, sends checkout links, looks up order status
WooCommerceProduct search, stock checks, variant comparison, order tracking
ShipStationTracking numbers, shipping status, delivery estimates, delay alerts
SendcloudEuropean shipping tracking, carrier updates, return label generation
KlaviyoTriggers email flows from WhatsApp events, syncs customer segments
MailchimpAdds WhatsApp leads to email lists, triggers automations

The AI agent uses these connections in real conversations. When a customer asks "Is the blue dress in stock in size M?" - the agent checks Shopify inventory via webhook, gets the answer, and responds with a product card. All within seconds. No human needed.

WhatsApp Ecommerce Tools Compared

AI agent capabilities, not just chat widgets

Feature Boei Gorgias Tidio Chaty DelightChat Zoko
Monthly price from $19 flat $10 + $0.40/ticket €29 + €59 WhatsApp $15 $49+ $34.99+
AI agent on WhatsApp Full agent with actions Basic automation Lyro €0.50/channels/ No AI No AI ✗ Limited
Webhook actions (catalog, orders) Yes - real-time Via rules only
Product cards in WhatsApp ✓ Yes Manual only Template-based Template-based
Shipping tracking (ShipStation/Sendcloud) AI looks up automatically Manual lookup
Abandoned cart recovery AI with product cards Via rules Via rules Template-based Template-based
Post-purchase follow-ups Automatic with recommendations Manual Manual Manual
Calculations (shipping, discounts) Real-time in chat
CRM deal pipeline ✓ Yes
Per-ticket/per-message fee $0 $0.40/ticket €0.50/AI chat $0 Meta API fees Meta API fees
GDPR / EU servers Yes (Amsterdam)

Boei is the only tool at this price point with a real AI agent on WhatsApp - one that takes actions like searching your catalog, looking up orders, and calculating shipping. Gorgias is strong for Shopify support but charges per ticket and has no AI agent. Tidio charges €88+/month when you add WhatsApp and AI. DelightChat and Zoko are WhatsApp-focused but require the API with per-message fees and have no AI actions. Boei at from $19/month includes the AI agent, webhook actions, shared inbox, CRM pipeline, and 50+ channels.

The Numbers: WhatsApp vs Email for Ecommerce

WhatsApp is not just "another channel." The engagement gap is massive:

MetricEmailWhatsAppDifference
Open rate20%98%4.9x higher
Click-through rate2-3%45%15-22x higher
Cart recovery conversion1-2%8-12%6x higher
Response timeHours to daysSeconds (AI agent)Instant
Support cost per inquiry$3-8 (human)$0.01 (AI)-99%

Example: Store With $50K Monthly Revenue

If your store does $50,000/month with a 70% cart abandonment rate, that means roughly $116,000 in potential orders are being abandoned. Your email recovery converts 2% of those - about $2,300/month recovered.

Switch cart recovery to WhatsApp with an AI agent, and you are looking at 10% conversion - $11,600/month recovered. That is an extra $9,300/month from a tool that costs $19/month.

And that is just abandoned carts. Add post-purchase upsells (AI recommends matching products with 45% click-through), shipping updates that reduce "where is my order" tickets by 60%, and proactive new arrival announcements to past buyers. The total impact compounds fast.

How to Get the Most From WhatsApp + AI Agent

1

Connect Your Product Catalog First

The AI agent is only as good as the data it has. Connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store so the agent can search products, check inventory, and send accurate product cards. The more product data it has (sizes, colors, materials, shipping info), the more questions it handles without human involvement.

2

Set Up Shipping Tracking Webhooks

Connect ShipStation or Sendcloud so your AI agent can proactively send shipping updates on WhatsApp. Customers get "Your order shipped!" and "Out for delivery today" messages automatically. This alone cuts "where is my order" support tickets by 60% and keeps customers happy.

3

Build Post-Purchase Follow-Up Sequences

The sale is not the end - it is the start. Set up your AI agent to follow up 3 days after delivery with product recommendations. "How do you like your new jacket? Here are matching scarves and gloves." With 98% open rates, these upsell messages actually get seen and clicked.

4

Use WhatsApp for Campaigns Instead of Email

Next time you launch a new product or run a flash sale, send it on WhatsApp instead of email. You will get 45% click-through instead of 2-3%. Your AI agent handles the surge of product questions that follow. Start with your best customers and measure the difference.

5

Let the AI Agent Handle Returns

"This shirt is too small" is a common WhatsApp message. Your AI agent can look up the order, recommend the right size, start the exchange, and send a return label - all in one conversation. No email chains, no support tickets. Faster resolution means happier customers who buy again.

What Ecommerce Store Owners Say

WhatsApp AI Agent for Ecommerce - FAQ

What can the AI agent actually do on WhatsApp?

The AI agent takes real actions - not just answering FAQs. It searches your product catalog via webhooks, checks live inventory, sends product cards with photos and prices, calculates shipping costs, looks up order status from ShipStation or Sendcloud, sends checkout links, and follows up after delivery with product recommendations. All automatically inside the WhatsApp conversation.

How does the AI agent connect to my Shopify or WooCommerce store?

Through webhook actions. The AI agent calls your store API in real time during conversations. When a customer asks "Do you have this in size M?" the agent checks your actual inventory - not cached data. It works with Shopify, WooCommerce, and any platform with an API. Setup takes about 10 minutes.

Is WhatsApp really better than email for cart recovery?

The numbers speak for themselves. WhatsApp has a 98% open rate vs 20% for email, and 45% click-through vs 2-3% for email. Cart recovery conversion rates are 8-12% via WhatsApp vs 1-2% via email. That is 6x more recovered revenue from the same abandoned carts. Plus, the AI agent answers any last-minute objections right there in the chat.

Can the AI agent send product cards with images on WhatsApp?

Yes. When the AI agent finds a matching product in your catalog, it sends a rich product card with the product photo, name, price, and a direct link. This is much more engaging than a text-only response. Customers see exactly what they are buying before clicking through to checkout.

How does shipping tracking work on WhatsApp?

Connect ShipStation or Sendcloud, and your AI agent sends proactive shipping updates on WhatsApp: order confirmation, shipping notification with tracking number, out-for-delivery alert, and delivery confirmation. Customers can also ask "where is my order" anytime and get real-time tracking info instantly.

What about post-purchase follow-ups?

Your AI agent can send timed follow-ups after delivery. For example, 3 days after delivery: "How do you like your new dress? Here are matching accessories" with product cards. These messages get 98% open rates and drive repeat purchases. You can also send review requests, reorder reminders for consumables, and seasonal recommendations.

Does it work with Shopify and WooCommerce?

Yes to both. For Shopify, install from the Shopify App Store - no code needed. For WooCommerce, add one script tag. The AI agent connects to either platform for product search, inventory checks, and order lookups. It also integrates with ShipStation, Sendcloud, Klaviyo, and Mailchimp.

How much does it cost?

Boei starts at $19/month (annual plan) and includes the AI agent, WhatsApp integration, shared inbox, CRM pipeline, and 50+ channels. No per-message fees, no per-ticket charges, no expensive WhatsApp Business API required. Competitors like Gorgias charge $0.40 per ticket, and Tidio charges €88+/month for WhatsApp plus AI.

Can I use WhatsApp for promotional campaigns?

Yes. Send new arrival announcements, flash sale notifications, back-in-stock alerts, and discount codes via WhatsApp. With 98% open rates and 45% click-through rates, these campaigns massively outperform email. Your AI agent handles the flood of product questions that come after every campaign blast.

How does the AI agent handle returns and exchanges?

Customer messages "This shirt is too small." The AI agent looks up their order, checks available sizes, suggests the right alternative, initiates the exchange, and sends a return label - all inside the WhatsApp conversation. No email chains, no support tickets, no waiting. Resolution time drops from days to minutes.

Does the AI support multiple languages?

Yes. The AI agent responds in 95+ languages automatically. A customer messaging in French gets a reply in French. A customer in German gets German. Essential for international ecommerce stores and European sellers on WhatsApp. No manual translation setup needed.

Do I need developers to set this up?

No. Boei installs in 5 minutes without developers. For Shopify, use our app. For WooCommerce or any other platform, paste one line of code. The AI trains on your product catalog by crawling your website. Webhook connections to ShipStation, Sendcloud, Klaviyo, and Mailchimp use simple API keys - no coding required.

WhatsApp for Your Ecommerce Platform

Works with every major ecommerce platform and tool

Your AI Sales Agent on WhatsApp Starts at $19/mo

Product search, cart recovery, shipping updates, post-purchase upsells - all automatic on WhatsApp. 98% open rates. Works with Shopify, WooCommerce, ShipStation, and Sendcloud.

7-day free trial • No credit card required • Works with Shopify & WooCommerce • from $19/month - AI agent included