WhatsApp Business API cost calculator for India
Put in how many messages you send a month and see what Meta charges — with service replies, free messages and GST worked out.
Meta's rates for India as of 1 October 2026, before GST (Meta's pricing page). Every provider, Comniket included, adds a margin on top of Meta's charge — compare their rate cards. A utility template sent while a customer chat is open is free, which this estimate does not subtract.
How the estimate works
Meta charges per template message, by category, and from 1 October 2026 for replies beyond the free ones. The full breakdown, with a worked example, is in our guide: WhatsApp Business API pricing in India.
Frequently asked questions
How much does WhatsApp Business API cost per message in India?
Meta charges ₹0.8631 per marketing message and ₹0.115 per utility or authentication message in India, plus 18% GST (rates as of 1 October 2026). Providers add a margin.
Are customer replies free?
From 1 October 2026 the first 1,000 service messages a month on each number are free; after that they cost ₹0.115 each.
Why is my provider's rate higher than Meta's?
Providers add their own margin to Meta's charge. Compare each provider's rate card for the categories you send most.
Is GST extra?
Yes. 18% GST is added to Meta's charges and to the provider's plan.
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