WhatsApp Business API uses a conversation-based pricing model. A conversation is a 24-hour session starting from the time the first message is delivered. Conversations are divided into four main categories based on user intent and template types.
Note: Meta provides 1,000 free Service (User-Initiated) conversations per month for each WhatsApp Business Account (WABA). Marketing, Utility, and Authentication conversations are not included in the free tier.
Below is a general breakdown of the cost per conversation type (subject to Meta's updates and regional rates):
| Conversation Category | Description | Estimated Rate (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Business-initiated templates to promote products, services, or special offers. | ₹ 0.90 / conv |
| Utility | Business-initiated templates related to active transactions, orders, billing, or shipping updates. | ₹ 0.15 / conv |
| Authentication (OTP) | Business-initiated templates containing verification codes, login confirmations, or password resets. | ₹ 0.15 / conv |
In addition to Meta's conversation rates, we charge a nominal platform fee to maintain API performance, webhooks, and routing dashboards: