MeAPI vs WATI
WATI is a WhatsApp Business API platform with plans priced per month in US dollars, billed annually. 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 | WATI (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 $59 / month and Pro $119 / month, billed annually; Business: custom |
| Users / agents | 1–5 agents depending on the plan | Growth 3 users; Pro and Business 5 users |
| WhatsApp message charges | Billed by Meta directly to your WhatsApp Business account; MeAPI adds no mark-up | “Additional charges apply for messages”, charged on WATI’s rate card |
| Free trial | 3 days, no card | 7 days |
| Billing currency | Indian rupees, GST shown separately | US dollars 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 |
WATI figures are from WATI’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 WATI may suit you better
- Teams that want a longer free trial (7 days) before deciding
- Businesses comfortable paying in US dollars on annual billing
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
- How many people will answer chats — and what each extra user costs
- WATI’s per-message rate card compared with Meta’s own rates for your volume
- Whether the plan you need includes the chatbot and integrations you use
Questions
Is MeAPI cheaper than WATI?
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. WATI’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 WATI to MeAPI?
Yes. Export your contacts as CSV, ask WATI 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 WATI alternatives page.
WATI alternatives and how to switch → · Meta cost calculator → · All MeAPI features →
WATI is a trademark of its owner. MeAPI is not affiliated with WATI. Corrections: support@meapi.in.
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