Periskope vs DoubleTick: groups, numbers and cost compared (2026)
Both put WhatsApp groups and many numbers in one inbox. Periskope prints dollar prices per user and phone; DoubleTick quotes after a demo. The differences.
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Periskope and DoubleTick are the closest pair here: both bring groups and many numbers into one inbox. Periskope lists dollar prices per user and per phone and has no demo gate; DoubleTick quotes after a demo and bundles calling and mobile apps. Periskope's pages stress tickets, automation rules and an AI agent; DoubleTick's stress a hierarchical sales team and an embedded CRM sync.
How do Periskope and DoubleTick compare?
| Compared on | Periskope | DoubleTick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Printed: $25 per user a month or $35 per user a month, plus phones | Quoted after a demo; plans Starter, Pro, Enterprise |
| Numbers on one account | upwards of 1,000 numbers | 500+ |
| Groups | Core; unlimited on every plan | Listed in the unified inbox |
| Tickets and rules | Tickets on all plans; rules, auto-assignment and notices | Not the headline in the pages we read |
| Calls and apps | Mobile app not mentioned on its home page | Calling, and Android and iOS apps |
| AI | An AI agent on Google Gemini models, with AI credits | AI agents included on Starter, a wallet when credits run out |
| Security claims | GDPR compliant and ISO/IEC 27001 certified, per its home page | Not stated in the text we read |
| Free trial | Not stated in the text we read | None; a demo |
What is the real difference between Periskope and DoubleTick?
- How a number connects. Periskope links by QR; DoubleTick's home page refers to WhatsApp Business numbers and, in the text we read, does not describe how one is connected.
- Who it is for. Periskope says best for sales, customer success and operations; DoubleTick's industry pages target banking, travel, education, healthcare and automotive.
- Predictability. Periskope's prices are printed; with DoubleTick you cannot see the number until you speak to the vendor.
Which should you pick, Periskope or DoubleTick?
Pick Periskope if:
- You want to see prices before you talk to anyone.
- Support runs through tickets and rules, in groups or one-to-one.
- Security attestations are part of procurement.
Pick DoubleTick if:
- Calls and mobile apps are part of how your team sells.
- You want a team hierarchy with roles across many numbers.
- A quoted price and a demo suit your buying process.
How do they fit three kinds of team?
| Team shape | Periskope | DoubleTick |
|---|---|---|
| 5 agents, 1 number | Starter $125 a month | Quoted after a demo |
| 15 agents, 10 numbers | Starter $600 a month | Quoted; 500+ numbers on one account |
| A sales team that calls | No calling named on its home page | Calling and mobile apps |
What should you test in a trial or demo?
- Ask DoubleTick for its price at 15 agents and 10 numbers, in writing, and compare it with Periskope's published total.
- Test group handling with one live group in each.
- Ask each how a number connects and what happens on the phone.
- Compare what each logs when a customer writes to two numbers.
What are Periskope and DoubleTick not built for?
Both sell to teams with many numbers.
If the need is a quoted price for an estate of store and branch numbers plus a clear owner on every chat, WavesFlo puts each linked number into a shared inbox where every conversation is assigned. Its one plan is priced on numbers and team members, billed yearly, with no per-message meter.
Questions
Which supports more WhatsApp numbers?
Periskope says upwards of 1,000 and DoubleTick says 500 or more on one account, both on their own pages.
Which is better for WhatsApp groups?
Both list groups. Periskope makes them the centre, with unlimited groups on every plan and group analytics; DoubleTick lists groups alongside chats and calls.
Which publishes prices?
Periskope. DoubleTick names its plans but quotes amounts after a demo.
Do they offer mobile apps?
DoubleTick lists Android and iOS apps. Periskope's home page did not mention one in the text we read.