WhatsApp API
Send and receive WhatsApp messages programmatically with the official Business API for customer engagement and support.
Verified
2026-02-03
At a glance
Essential information
Category
communication
Authentication
oauth2
Free tier
Available
Starting fromFree for first 1,000 conversations/month
About
WhatsApp Business API enables businesses to send and receive WhatsApp messages at scale. With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is one of the most powerful channels for customer communication, support, and engagement.
What you can build
- Customer support chatbots and live chat
- Order notifications and delivery updates
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Two-factor authentication systems
- Customer engagement and retention tools
- Automated FAQ and support systems
- Multi-channel customer communication platforms
Pricing
View Pricing| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting from | Free for first 1,000 conversations/month |
| Notes | Free tier includes 1,000 service conversations; additional conversations charged based on country and conversation type. |
Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.
Alternatives
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Authentication & Limits
View Docs- Auth type
- oauth2
- Rate limits
- 80 messages per second per phone number; varies by tier.
FAQ
Cloud API is hosted by Meta, easier to set up, and recommended for most use cases. On-Premises requires hosting infrastructure yourself.
