Are Meta messaging charges included in ChatGrow's subscription?

No. ChatGrow software subscription and Meta messaging fees are separate. ChatGrow provides the software platform, team inbox, automation, and CRM tools. Meta messaging charges are paid directly to Meta via your Meta Business Manager payment method based on actual delivered messages.

What is Meta's Free Tier for WhatsApp Business accounts?

Meta provides 1,000 free customer-initiated service messages per month per WhatsApp Business Account (WABA). This allows businesses to answer support inquiries and customer questions without paying Meta per-message fees for the first 1,000 service replies each month.

What is the difference between Marketing, Utility, and Authentication messages?

Marketing messages include promotional broadcasts, offers, product launches, and re-engagement campaigns. In India, marketing rates are ~86.5 paise/msg. Utility messages include transactional receipts, order confirmations, shipping updates, and billing reminders (~13.5 paise/msg). Authentication messages deliver OTPs and account verification codes (~13.5 paise/msg in India).

Can I use this calculator to estimate costs for international numbers?

Yes! You can toggle the country rate card selector between India, the United States, the UAE, and the United Kingdom to calculate localized messaging estimates based on Meta's country rate cards.

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WhatsApp Business API Pricing Calculator

Calculate estimated WhatsApp messaging costs for your business. Clearly distinguish between Meta Cloud API per-message charges and ChatGrow CRM software plans.

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WhatsApp Business Platform & CRM Pricing Calculator

Estimate per-delivered-message fees for Meta Cloud API and compare complete software plans for your team.

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Standard WhatsApp Business App (Free)

A free mobile app designed for sole proprietors and single-device shops. Has no Meta API charges, but lacks multi-agent team access, automated sales CRM pipelines, webhooks, or mass broadcast capabilities.

WhatsApp Business Platform / Cloud API (Pay-as-you-grow)

Meta's enterprise infrastructure designed for growing businesses. Enables shared team inboxes, automated chatbots, and broadcasts. Billed per delivered message by Meta according to message category (Marketing, Utility, Authentication, and Service with 1,000 free monthly service messages).

1. Monthly Message Volumes

Per-delivered-message rates

Marketing Broadcasts & PromosOffers, discounts, and product launches (~₹0.865 / msg)

5,000

Utility & Transactional AlertsOrder updates, dispatch pings, payment receipts (~₹0.135 / msg)

2,000

Authentication (OTP & Login Codes)One-time passwords and verification messages (~₹0.135 / msg)

500

Customer Support & Service RepliesNon-template replies within 24h window (First 1,000 free/month, then ~₹0.345/msg)

1,500

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Cost Breakdown Summary

Combined Estimated Monthly Investment

₹7,334 / month

Total volume: 9,000 msgs·~₹0.81 / msg

Itemized Estimate (India (+91)):

Marketing Broadcasts (5,000 msgs)₹4325.00

Utility Alerts (2,000 msgs)₹270.00

Authentication OTPs (500 msgs)₹67.50

Customer Support (1,500 msgs)

(1,000 Free Tier allowance deducted)

₹172.50

Estimated Meta Cloud API Charges₹4835.00

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Pricing & Rate Card Transparency Notice:

Calculations are informational estimates based on published Meta WhatsApp Business Platform rate cards. Meta messaging charges and applicable taxes are billed directly by Meta (or your Cloud API BSP) based on actual delivered messages and recipient country tier. ChatGrow CRM software subscriptions are billed separately. As of October 1, 2026, Meta charges on a per-delivered-message basis. Non-template service messages include a monthly 1,000-message free allowance per WhatsApp Business Account; utility messages delivered within the 24-hour service window are chargeable. Actual billing is managed directly through your Meta Business Manager payment method.

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How WhatsApp Business API Pricing Is Structured

WhatsApp Business Platform categorizes communications into 4 distinct message categories on a per-delivered-message basis:

Promotions

Marketing Messages

Promotional campaigns, discounts, seasonal offers. Charged on a per-delivered-message basis.

Transactional

Utility Messages

Order updates, booking confirmations, receipts. Charged per message (effective Oct 1, 2026, including within customer service window).

Security OTPs

Authentication Messages

One-time passcodes (OTPs) and account verification alerts with strict template controls.

Customer Support

Service Messages

Customer support responses. First 1,000 service messages are 100% free from Meta every month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transparent answers regarding Meta messaging costs and software billing.

Meta charges for WhatsApp Business Platform (Cloud API) messages on a per-delivered-message basis across four categories: Marketing, Utility, Authentication, and Service. Effective October 1, 2026, utility messages are charged per message whether sent inside or outside the 24-hour service window. Charges vary by recipient country code based on Meta's official rate card.

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