MeAPI vs Interakt
Interakt offers WhatsApp and Instagram plans for businesses, with separate per-message charges by template type. 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 | Interakt (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 | Growth $55 / month and Advanced $69 / month (+ taxes), WhatsApp and Instagram; Starter $12 / month is Instagram only; Enterprise on request |
| WhatsApp message charges | Billed by Meta directly to your WhatsApp Business account; MeAPI adds no mark-up | “Message cost (based on the type of template)”, listed on a separate page |
| AI | — | WhatsApp AI Agents add-on, ₹2,499 / month (+ taxes) with 100 AI messages included |
| Free trial | 3 days, no card | Offered (“Start Free Trial”); length not stated on the page |
| Billing currency | Indian rupees, GST shown separately | US dollars for the Marketing & Support plans; INR for the Sales CRM plan |
| Users / agents | 1–5 agents depending on the plan | Not stated on the pricing page |
| 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 |
Interakt figures are from Interakt’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 Interakt may suit you better
- Brands that want WhatsApp and Instagram DMs in the same plan
- Teams that prefer an AI add-on managed by the vendor rather than their own AI key
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 per-message price on your plan compared with Meta’s list rates
- Whether you need Instagram — the WhatsApp-only Starter tier is not offered
- The cost of the AI add-on at your expected chat volume
Questions
Is MeAPI cheaper than Interakt?
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. Interakt’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 Interakt to MeAPI?
Yes. Export your contacts as CSV, ask Interakt 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 Interakt alternatives page.
Interakt alternatives and how to switch → · Meta cost calculator → · All MeAPI features →
Interakt is a trademark of its owner. MeAPI is not affiliated with Interakt. Corrections: support@meapi.in.
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