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Save ₹1,09,200/year

PayPerWA vs Wati

Our fee: ₹0.20/msg + ₹0 subscription
Wati: ~₹0.51/msg + ₹3,000/month

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Monthly Subscription Saved

₹3,000

PayPerWA charges ₹0/month

Per-Message Savings

₹0.31/msg

₹0.20 vs ~₹0.51 markup

Yearly Savings (50K msgs/mo)

₹1,09,200

That's over ₹1 lakh saved

Side-by-Side Comparison

Transparent breakdown — Meta fees are the same everywhere. The difference is what the platform charges you.

FeaturePayPerWAWati
Monthly Subscription₹0₹3,000+/month
Platform Fee Per Message₹0.20~₹0.51
Marketing Msg Total (Meta + Platform)Meta ₹0.86 + PPW ₹0.20 = ₹1.06Meta ₹0.86 + Wati ~₹0.51 = ₹1.37
Utility Msg TotalMeta ₹0.13 + PPW ₹0.20 = ₹0.33Meta ₹0.13 + Wati ~₹0.51 = ₹0.64
Cost for 10,000 Marketing Msgs/month₹10,600₹16,700
Cost for 50,000 Marketing Msgs/month₹53,000₹71,500
Yearly Savings (50K msgs/month)—Save ₹1,09,200/year
Setup Time5 minutes1-2 days
Free TrialYes — explore free, pay per use7-day limited trial
API AccessIncluded (all plans)Higher plans only
Real-Time AnalyticsYesYes
Chatbot BuilderYesYes
Team MembersUnlimited (coming soon)Limited by plan
SupportEmail + TicketEmail + Chat
Contract Lock-inNone — pay as you goMonthly/Annual plans
Hidden FeesZeroBSP markup varies

How We Save You ₹1,09,200/Year

Monthly subscription saved₹3,000/month
Per-message savings (50K msgs)₹0.31 x 50,000 = ₹15,500/month
Total monthly savings₹3,000 + ₹15,500 = ₹18,500/month
Per-message platform markupWati charges ~₹0.51/msg vs our flat ₹0.20/msg
Yearly Savings₹1,09,200/year

Based on 50,000 marketing messages/month. Meta charges (₹0.86/msg) are the same on both platforms.

Why Businesses Switch from Wati

₹0 Monthly Fee

Wati charges ₹3,000+/month just to access the platform. PayPerWA charges nothing.

Lower Per-Message Cost

Our markup is ₹0.20 vs Wati's ~₹0.51. That's 60% less per message.

5-Minute Setup

No lengthy onboarding. Connect your WABA, upload contacts, and start sending.

Same Official API

Both use Meta's Cloud API. Same deliverability. Same features. Lower cost.

No Contract Lock-in

Pay as you go. No annual commitments, no minimum spend.

No Hidden BSP Fees

Wati acts as a BSP with variable markups. We use direct API — transparent pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Wati to PayPerWA.

Is PayPerWA cheaper than Wati?+
Yes. PayPerWA has no monthly subscription, while Wati starts at ₹3,000+/month plus a per-message markup of roughly ₹0.51. PayPerWA charges a flat ₹0.20 platform fee per message on top of Meta's standard rates, so a business sending 50,000 marketing messages a month saves over ₹1,09,200 per year. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Does PayPerWA use the same WhatsApp API as Wati?+
Yes. Both PayPerWA and Wati run on Meta's official WhatsApp Cloud API, so deliverability, green-tick eligibility, template approvals and message quality are identical. The only difference is what each platform charges you on top of Meta's rates — PayPerWA charges ₹0.20/message with no subscription.
How do I migrate from Wati to PayPerWA?+
Migration takes about 5 minutes. You connect the same WhatsApp Business number to PayPerWA via Meta's embedded signup, then import your contacts as a CSV and recreate or import your message templates. Your number, templates and quality rating stay with your Meta WhatsApp Business Account — you are simply changing the software that sends through it.
Is there a free Wati alternative?+
PayPerWA is the closest thing to a free Wati alternative because there is no monthly subscription — you only pay ₹0.20 per message plus Meta's per-message charge. New accounts also get a signup bonus to test sending before spending. You are never billed a fixed monthly fee just to keep the account open.
Does PayPerWA have a monthly fee?+
No. PayPerWA has zero monthly subscription and no contract lock-in. You add money to a prepaid wallet and ₹0.20 is deducted per message sent, alongside Meta's standard charge (Marketing ₹0.86, Utility ₹0.13, Auth ₹0.13; service replies inside the 24-hour window are free).
What does Wati actually cost in India?+
Wati plans start around ₹3,000+/month and add a per-message markup of roughly ₹0.51 on top of Meta's fees, with higher tiers required for API access and more team seats. PayPerWA replaces both costs with a single ₹0.20/message fee and no subscription. Compare more options in our Wati vs AiSensy vs PayPerWA comparison.
Will I lose my WhatsApp number or templates if I leave Wati?+
No. Your WhatsApp Business number, approved templates and quality rating live on your Meta WhatsApp Business Account, not inside Wati. When you switch to PayPerWA you reconnect the same number through Meta, so nothing is lost. You can also explore other options like our AiSensy alternative and Interakt alternative.
Compare more platforms: all comparisons, AiSensy alternative, Interakt alternative, or read the best WhatsApp marketing software in India 2026.

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