See your exact Meta WhatsApp API cost by country and message type — plus your total monthly spend with a platform like WhatsGrow AI.
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* Meta fees are approximate based on official pricing documentation. Actual charges may vary. Service messages are free. 1,000 free service conversations per WABA per month.
Per-message pricing across all categories
| Category | Use Case | Per Message | Per 1,000 | 10K msgs/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Promotions, offers, campaigns, newsletters | $0.0110 | $11.00 | $110.00 |
| Utility | Order updates, receipts, appointment reminders | $0.0014 | $1.40 | $14.00 |
| Authentication | OTPs, verification codes, login alerts | $0.0014 | $1.40 | $14.00 |
| Service | Customer-initiated conversations (replies) | Free | — | — |
Cost per 1,000 marketing messages across key markets
Meta uses per-message pricing. You are charged per message sent, with different rates depending on the message category (marketing, utility, authentication, or service) and the recipient's country. Service messages are free.
Marketing messages are promotional — offers, campaigns, and newsletters. Utility messages are transactional — order confirmations, shipping updates, and appointment reminders. Utility messages cost significantly less (typically 8–12× cheaper).
Yes. Service conversations (customer-initiated) are free. Meta also previously offered 1,000 free conversations per month, though this applies to legacy conversation-based pricing.
Meta charges based on the recipient's country, and rates reflect local market conditions and purchasing power. European markets (Germany, France, Netherlands) have the highest rates; South Asian markets (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) have the lowest.
Your total cost = Meta's per-message fee + a platform/BSP subscription fee. This calculator shows both. WhatsGrow AI starts at $29/month and includes shared inbox, AI agents, campaigns, and pipeline management.
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Rates sourced from Meta WhatsApp Business Platform pricing documentation. Last reviewed June 2026. Actual rates may vary — verify with Meta before budgeting.