EmacronAI CRM vs OTPless

OTPless alternative with
CRM, broadcasts, and inbox included.

OTPless is great for authentication only. EmacronAI CRM gives you OTPless magic link authentication AND 6-digit WhatsApp OTP — at lower cost — plus a full CRM, broadcasts, shared inbox, and AI chatbot in one platform.

₹0.10

Per WhatsApp OTP

vs ₹0.25–0.50 on OTPless

100%

Your WABA

Full ownership of your number

14

Webhook events

vs limited on OTPless

1 SDK

OTP + CRM + Inbox

Everything in one platform

Full feature comparison

FeatureEmacronAI CRMOTPless
WhatsApp OTP (6-digit code)✅✅
OTPless magic link (no code entry)✅ User sends pre-filled WA message✅ Similar flow
OTP price (WhatsApp)₹0.10/OTP₹0.25–0.50/OTP
OTP price (SMS)₹0.90/SMSVaries
Full CRM✅ Contacts, deals, pipeline❌
WhatsApp broadcasts✅❌
Shared team inbox✅ WhatsApp + Email unified❌
Email outreach✅❌
AI chatbot✅❌
Webhook events✅ 14 event types⚠️ Limited
Node.js SDK✅ @emacrontechnologies/outreachagent✅ @otpless/node
TypeScript types✅ 30+ interfaces✅
Pricing modelCredits (pay-as-you-go)Per MAU / subscription
India GST invoice✅✅
WABA ownership✅ Your WABA, your number⚠️ Shared infra possible

Migrate from OTPless in 5 minutes

Same API shape — just swap the client and keys.

BEFORE — OTPless
// Install
npm install @otpless/node

// Send OTP
const res = await fetch(
  'https://auth.otpless.app/auth/v1/initiate/otp',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      clientId: process.env.OTPLESS_CLIENT_ID,
      clientSecret: process.env.OTPLESS_SECRET,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      phoneNumber: '+919876543210',
      channel: 'WHATSAPP',
    }),
  }
);
const { requestId } = await res.json();

// Verify OTP
const verify = await fetch(
  'https://auth.otpless.app/auth/v1/validate/otp',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { ... },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      requestId,
      otp: '482910',
    }),
  }
);
AFTER — EmacronAI CRM (OTPless magic link)
// Install
npm install @emacrontechnologies/outreachagent

import { createClient } from
  '@emacrontechnologies/outreachagent';

const oa = createClient(
  process.env.OUTREACHAGENT_API_KEY!
);

// 1. Backend: create session
const { session_id, wa_link } =
  await oa.magicLink.init({
    context: 'login',
  });
// wa_link = "https://wa.me/91XXXXXXXXXX?text=..."
// (pre-filled message with hidden token)

// 2. Frontend: show button
// <a href={wa_link}>
//   Continue with WhatsApp
// </a>
// User opens WhatsApp, taps Send.
// No code to type. That's it.

// 3. Backend: poll for verification
const { verified, phone } =
  await oa.magicLink.status(session_id);

if (verified) {
  // ✅ phone = '+919876543210'
  // Issue JWT / create session
}

Also supports 6-digit OTP flow: oa.otp.send() + oa.otp.verify()

Why teams switch from OTPless to EmacronAI CRM

💰

Lower OTP cost

At ₹0.10 per WhatsApp OTP vs ₹0.25–0.50 on OTPless, you save 60–80% on authentication costs at scale — especially for high-volume SaaS apps.

🏢

Full CRM included

OTPless is authentication-only. EmacronAI CRM includes contacts, leads, deal pipeline, quotes, email outreach, and a shared WhatsApp inbox — all in one subscription.

📱

Your WABA, your brand

OTPless may route through shared infra. EmacronAI CRM sends OTPs from your own WhatsApp Business number — with your business name showing in every message.

Switch from OTPless. Get CRM + OTP for less.

Free plan includes 100 WhatsApp OTPs + full CRM. No credit card required.