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Guide · Updated June 2026

WhatsApp Business API free trial, explained

Meta charges per conversation on the official WhatsApp Business API from the first message, so no provider can make the API itself free — a “free trial” only waives that provider's own subscription. WatEase does not run one. You get the real API through a Meta-approved BSP on published month-to-month pricing from ₹1,499/month: a green-tick-eligible number, broadcasts past the 256-contact App cap, a multi-channel inbox, in-chat UPI checkout and AI order-taking, guided onboarding at no setup fee, and 0% markup on Meta messages.

What you get on the official API

This is the full official WhatsApp Business API stack — not a stripped-down sandbox and not a subset held back for a higher tier. Everything below is live from your first day on a paid plan, running on the real API through WatEase as a Meta-approved BSP.

Official Business API access

You run on the real WhatsApp Business API through WatEase as a Meta-approved BSP — not a sandbox or an unofficial automation workaround that puts your number at risk.

Green-tick-eligible number

Connect a number that qualifies to apply for the official WhatsApp Business verification badge. The green tick is granted by Meta; WatEase gets your number onto the API so it is eligible.

Broadcasts past the App cap

Send template broadcasts to opted-in audiences well beyond the 256-contact limit of the free WhatsApp App — the reason most businesses move to the Business API in the first place.

Multi-channel shared inbox

A team inbox for WhatsApp and your other channels — assign, reply and hand off conversations so a real person can take over any chat at any moment.

In-chat UPI checkout + GST invoicing

Collect payments inside the WhatsApp thread with UPI (Razorpay / PhonePe / Paytm) and raise a GST-compliant invoice — so a conversation ends in a real, paid order.

AI answers & order-taking

AI that reads inbound messages, answers from your catalog, and takes orders end-to-end — available today on paid plans, no waiting list.

Looking at the question from the platform angle rather than the Business API angle? See the WhatsApp free trial page.

What it costs, in full

Billing is month-to-month with no lock-in contract and no free-forever tier, and you can cancel from your account settings at any time. Pricing starts at Growth ₹1,999/month for the full commerce and messaging stack, Pro is ₹3,999/month for the richer AI, and Enterprise adds enterprise controls. On every plan, Meta conversation charges pass through at 0% markup — while many competitors add 20–25% on top of Meta's rates. Use the free conversation cost calculator to estimate your monthly Meta bill in INR alongside the subscription.

No sandbox, no setup fee

Live on the official API in minutes

Sign up, connect a green-tick-eligible number through WatEase as your Meta-approved BSP, and start sending on the real WhatsApp Business API — broadcasts, inbox, UPI checkout and AI included on every plan. A specialist does the setup with you, at no extra cost.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial of the WhatsApp Business API?

Meta does not offer a free trial of the WhatsApp Business API itself — it bills per conversation from the first message, whichever provider you go through. Some Business Solution Providers waive their own subscription for a window and call that a free trial; the Meta charges still apply. WatEase does not run a time-boxed trial: plans are paid month-to-month from ₹1,499/month, guided onboarding is included at no setup fee, Meta conversation charges pass through at 0% markup, and you can cancel from your account settings at any time.

Do I need a credit card to get on the WhatsApp Business API?

You need a payment method to start a paid plan, because WatEase does not run a free trial. What you do not pay is a setup fee: onboarding a green-tick-eligible number through WatEase as your Meta-approved BSP, submitting your templates to Meta, and importing your catalog and contacts are all included on every plan. If you want to see the stack working before you pay, book a live demo and we will run it against your own products.

What am I committed to, and can I cancel?

Billing is month-to-month with no free-forever tier and no lock-in contract. Pricing starts at Growth ₹1,999/month for the full commerce and messaging stack, Pro is ₹3,999/month for the richer AI, and Enterprise adds enterprise controls. On every plan Meta conversation charges pass through at 0% markup, while many competitors add 20–25% on top of Meta's rates — which costs far more over a year than any trial saves in a fortnight.

Can I get a green tick on my WhatsApp Business number?

The number you connect through WatEase is green-tick-eligible — the green tick (the official WhatsApp Business Account verification badge) is granted by Meta, not by WatEase, and depends on your brand meeting Meta's criteria. WatEase runs you on the official Business API through a Meta-approved BSP so your number qualifies to apply; we get you set up and sending while that application is in motion.

Is WatEase a Meta-approved BSP?

Yes. WatEase is a Meta-approved WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP), so your account runs on the official WhatsApp Business API — not an unofficial workaround or a scraped-automation tool that risks your number. That means green-tick-eligible numbers, official message templates, and Meta conversation pricing passed through at cost. Data for Indian customers stays in India and the platform is DPDPA-2023 aligned.

How much does the WhatsApp Business API cost through WatEase?

WatEase starts on the Growth plan at ₹1,999/month for the full commerce plus messaging stack with 0% markup on WhatsApp messages — Meta conversation charges are passed through at cost while many competitors add 20–25%. The richer AI ships on the Pro plan at ₹3,999/month; enterprise controls sit on Enterprise. See the pricing page for the full breakdown and use the free conversation cost calculator to estimate your monthly Meta bill in INR.