Venom
Venom is a high-performance system developed with JavaScript to create a bot for WhatsApp, support for creating any interaction, such as customer service, media sending, sentence recognition based on artificial intelligence and all types of design architecture for WhatsApp.
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What is Venom?
Venom (also known as Venom Bot) is a high-performance JavaScript/Node.js library for creating WhatsApp bots, developed by Orkestral. It enables developers to automate WhatsApp interactions by connecting via the WhatsApp Web protocol, allowing creation of customer service bots, chatbots, notification systems, and CRM tools without requiring official WhatsApp API access.
Key features include sending and receiving text messages, images, videos, audio, documents, stickers, location data, contact cards, buttons, and list messages. Venom supports group management (create groups, add/remove participants, change names/descriptions, manage admins), chat operations (mute, archive, pin, delete, block contacts), and message functions (forward, delete, mark as read). It also provides presence updates, QR code authentication, multi-session support, and webhooks for real-time message handling.
Venom is designed for JavaScript/Node.js developers building WhatsApp automation solutions such as customer support bots, order notifications, appointment reminders, marketing campaigns, and WhatsApp-based CRM tools. The open-source version is 100% free, while SuperChats (premium version) offers enhanced stability with socket-based connection, no browser dependency, and professional support for companies and developers worldwide.
Venom pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The open-source Venom bot is 100% free with usage limits. SuperChats (premium version of Venom) costs $50 USD monthly. Premium plans include Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual periods. All paid plans provide access to members area with ticket and live chat support, plus support via WhatsApp and email. SuperChats license can be used in multiple projects without limitations. Free version remains available with limited features; ERA CONNECT PRO (paid) offers premium features, stability, and full support for unlimited sessions and commercial use.
Venom pros
- 100% open source and free for basic usage
- High-performance JavaScript/Node.js implementation
- No official WhatsApp API registration required
- QR code authentication for easy setup
- Supports sending all media types (images, videos, audio, documents, stickers)
- Comprehensive group management functions
- Multi-session support for multiple WhatsApp instances
- Webhook-based real-time message handling
- Direct WhatsApp Web socket communication (SuperChats)
- No browser dependency required (SuperChats version)
- Extensive message sending functions (buttons, lists, locations, contacts)
- Presence tracking (typing, recording, online, offline)
- Message forwarding and deletion capabilities
- Contact and chat management functions
- Production-ready with full support (SuperChats)
- Lightweight and stable library (SuperChats)
- Works with WhatsApp Beta (multidevice support)
- Simple npm installation process
- Comprehensive documentation with quickstart examples
- Professional support via ticket, WhatsApp, email (SuperChats)
Venom cons
- Buttons and lists not compatible on all devices
- Risk of account blocking for mass messaging
- Requires Google Chrome/Puppeteer for open-source version
- Open-source version depends on browser injection
- Suffers from WhatsApp changes (open-source version)
- Community-maintained with potential update delays
- Some functions not yet implemented in library
- Premium license required for advanced features ($50/month)
- No native support for WhatsApp Business API
- Potential instability if WhatsApp changes client
Frequently asked questions about Venom
What is the difference between SuperChats and Venom Bot?
SuperChats is a production-ready premium library with full support, not community-maintained. It uses direct WhatsApp Web socket communication instead of opening a browser or injecting scripts, making it lightweight, secure, and stable. SuperChats doesn't suffer from WhatsApp changes like the open-source version and has no limitations - it can be used in multiple projects with a single license.
How do I authenticate Venom with WhatsApp?
Venom authenticates via QR code. When you create a client, if you're not logged in, it prints a QR code in the terminal. Scan it with your phone to authenticate. SuperChats remembers the session so you don't need to authenticate every time. Alternatively, you can use pairing code authentication by setting the phoneNumber parameter.
Can I run multiple WhatsApp sessions with Venom?
Yes, SuperChats supports multiple sessions. You can create multiple WhatsApp instances simultaneously by passing a session name to the create() function. For example, you can initialize separate 'sales' and 'support' WhatsApp bots at the same time, each with its own session name.
What media types can I send with Venom/SuperChats?
You can send text messages, images, stickers (including GIFs), videos, audio files, voice recordings, documents, location data, contact cards, links, buttons, and list messages. All media can be sent from URL or local file path, and messages can include optional captions.
Does SuperChats require a browser to run?
No, SuperChats does not depend on opening a browser. It connects via socket and uses direct communication to the WhatsApp Web socket, making it lighter and more stable than the open-source version which uses Puppeteer to launch a headless browser.
What support is available for SuperChats users?
After purchasing a license, you get full support via ticket, WhatsApp, support group, and email. Professional developers are on standby to help clarify doubts and resolve any problems related to the SuperChats library.
Can Venom handle group management functions?
Yes, SuperChats has comprehensive group functions including creating groups, adding/removing participants, adding/removing admins, changing group name and description, joining/leaving groups, getting/revoking group links, getting group info, and setting group permissions (messages/settings only for admins).
Is Venom suitable for commercial use?
The open-source version is free but has usage limits. For commercial use, unlimited sessions, and advanced features, you need to upgrade to ERA CONNECT PRO (paid license). SuperChats is also designed for companies and developers worldwide with full production support.
How do I purchase a SuperChats license?
You can purchase a license by clicking the purchase link on their portal, which redirects you to their payment system. Choose your payment method, and the license is generated after payment confirmation. The monthly license costs $50 USD, with Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual options available.
What events can I monitor with SuperChats?
SuperChats supports multiple event callbacks: onMessage (receive messages), onMessageFull (complete messages from socket), onAck (reading confirmations: failed/pending/sent/received/read), onPresence (contact typing/recording/online/offline), onGroups (group name/settings changes), onParticipants (group participant changes), onDelete (message deleted), qrcode (QR code generation), pairing (pairing code), and statusFind (connection status feedback).