MeAPI vs AiSensy
AiSensy is an Indian WhatsApp Business API platform that publishes its own per-message rates for India and sells the chatbot builder as an add-on. MeAPI is an Indian WhatsApp Business API panel priced per year in rupees (from ₹3,999 a year), with Meta’s message charges billed by Meta at cost. Here is how the two compare, using only what each company publishes.
At a glance
| MeAPI | AiSensy (as published) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan prices | ₹5,999 / year (5 Devices Annual Plan, 5 numbers), ₹7,499 / year (10 Devices Annual Plan, 10 numbers), ₹3,999 / year (1 Device Plan, 1 number), + 18% GST | Monthly, quarterly and yearly billing; see the pricing page for current plan prices |
| WhatsApp message charges (India) | — | Marketing ₹1.09; utility ₹0.145; authentication ₹0.145; service ₹0.145 after 1,000 free a month |
| Chatbot builder | Included | Add-on: ₹2,500 / month billed monthly or ₹2,250 / month billed yearly (5 chatbots) |
| AI | — | WhatsApp AI Agent Builder add-on, ₹1,350 / month with 1,000 AI messages |
| Free plan / credits | — | “Free Forever” plan mentioned; ₹50 of conversation credits on sign-up |
| Users / agents | 1–5 agents depending on the plan | Not stated on the pricing page |
| WhatsApp message charges | Billed by Meta directly to your WhatsApp Business account; MeAPI adds no mark-up | Not stated on the pricing page |
| AI chatbot | Included; uses your own AI key (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Groq and more) | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Free trial | 3 days, no card | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Billing currency | Indian rupees, GST shown separately | Not stated on the pricing page |
AiSensy figures are from AiSensy’s pricing page as published on 27 October 2026. Prices change; check their page for today’s figures. Meta’s own rates: WhatsApp pricing.
When AiSensy may suit you better
- Very small businesses that want to start on a free plan
- Teams that prefer published, all-in per-message prices from their provider
When MeAPI may suit you better
- Your team answers chats in a Separate Inbox for Each Number, every agent with their own login and role
- You want Meta’s message charges at cost, billed by Meta, with no per-message mark-up
- You prefer one yearly price in rupees with GST shown, from ₹3,999 a year
- You want the chatbot builder, WhatsApp Flows, sales pipeline and AI (with your own key) without add-ons
- You want to keep the WhatsApp Business app on your phone (coexistence)
Questions to ask before you choose
- Meta’s own India rates are ₹0.8631 (marketing) and ₹0.115 (utility, authentication) — compare at your volume
- Whether you need the chatbot builder and AI add-ons, and their monthly cost
Questions
Is MeAPI cheaper than AiSensy?
MeAPI plans start at ₹3,999 a year + GST (1–5 agents depending on the plan), and Meta bills message charges directly with no MeAPI mark-up. AiSensy’s total depends on its plan, billing period and any message mark-up — compare the table above for your own volumes.
Can I move from AiSensy to MeAPI?
Yes. Export your contacts as CSV, ask AiSensy how to release your WhatsApp number, connect it in MeAPI through Meta’s Embedded Signup and resubmit your templates (the template library helps). See the switching steps on our AiSensy alternatives page.
AiSensy alternatives and how to switch → · Meta cost calculator → · All MeAPI features →
AiSensy is a trademark of its owner. MeAPI is not affiliated with AiSensy. Corrections: support@meapi.in.
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