MeAPI vs Gallabox
Gallabox is a WhatsApp Business API platform with INR plans billed quarterly or yearly, each with a set number of users. 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 | Gallabox (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 | Basic ₹2,999, Essential ₹6,999, Advanced ₹16,999 per month billed quarterly (₹2,399, ₹5,599, ₹13,599 billed yearly); Enterprise on request |
| Users / agents | 1–5 agents depending on the plan | Basic 3 users, Essential 6, Advanced 10 |
| WhatsApp message charges | Billed by Meta directly to your WhatsApp Business account; MeAPI adds no mark-up | Usage charges per country; the pricing table mentions a discounted mark-up on higher plans (amount not stated) |
| Free trial | 3 days, no card | Yes, no credit card; 500 AI credits to test |
| Billing currency | Indian rupees, GST shown separately | Indian rupees |
| Chatbot builder | Included | 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 |
Gallabox figures are from Gallabox’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 Gallabox may suit you better
- Teams that want AI credits bundled into the plan
- Businesses happy to commit quarterly or yearly
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
- The user cap on each plan against the size of your team
- The per-message mark-up on your plan compared with Meta’s list rates
Questions
Is MeAPI cheaper than Gallabox?
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. Gallabox’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 Gallabox to MeAPI?
Yes. Export your contacts as CSV, ask Gallabox 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 Gallabox alternatives page.
Gallabox alternatives and how to switch → · Meta cost calculator → · All MeAPI features →
Gallabox is a trademark of its owner. MeAPI is not affiliated with Gallabox. Corrections: support@meapi.in.
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