# An Interakt alternative you own

> Interakt offers WhatsApp and Instagram plans billed in US dollars, plus AI agents and a sales CRM as separate products. Aireplo sets up the WhatsApp Business API on your own Meta app with a branded dashboard for a one-time fee of ₹15,000.

Updated: 2026-10-22 · Source: https://aireplo.vercel.app/compare/interakt-alternative

## Quick answer

Choose **Interakt** if you want a self-serve platform covering WhatsApp and Instagram with monthly billing. Choose **Aireplo** if you want a done-for-you WhatsApp setup that you own, with a one-time fee and Meta billing your messages directly.

## Interakt pricing (as listed on interakt.shop)

| Interakt product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Growth (WhatsApp + Instagram) | $55 / month | Campaigns, catalogs, native payments, APIs |
| Advanced | $69 / month | Adds branching chatbots and auto-assignment |
| Enterprise | On request | Lists “No markup charges” |
| AI Agents | ₹2,499 / month | 100 AI messages included, then $0.011 per message |
| Sales CRM (Starter) | ₹2,499 / month | 5 sales agents, ₹499 per extra agent |

_As shown on interakt.shop/pricing on 2026-10-22. Taxes extra._

Interakt’s page says your total monthly WhatsApp bill is your subscription plus template charges above the free limit, with country rates on a separate page. Only the Enterprise plan explicitly lists no markup.

## Renting vs owning: side by side

|  | Aireplo | Interakt |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | One-time project fee | Monthly or yearly subscription (Interakt: from $55/month for WhatsApp) |
| Who owns the Meta app and WhatsApp account | You (registered to your business) | You use the platform’s app; leaving means moving your number |
| Setup | Done for you: Facebook Business, Meta verification help, your own Meta app, templates | Mostly self-serve, with onboarding help |
| WhatsApp message charges | Billed by Meta directly to your account, at Meta’s rates | Billed through the platform |
| Team members | Unlimited | Limited per plan, extra seats cost more |
| Your logo and domain on the dashboard | Included (white-label) | Not the standard offer |
| Maintenance after launch | Optional, billed separately | Included while you keep paying |

## Where Interakt is stronger

- WhatsApp and Instagram in one inbox.
- A separate sales CRM product for pipelines.
- Self-serve sign-up with monthly or yearly billing.

## Where Aireplo is different

- **One-time pricing:** ₹15,000, plus ₹499 per extra feature, no subscription.
- **AI agent for ₹499 once**, without a monthly or per-message AI fee on top.
- **Your own Meta app** and account, so you are never locked in.
- **Meta’s rates for every plan**, billed by Meta to you.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Aireplo support Instagram like Interakt?
Aireplo focuses on the WhatsApp Business API. If you need Instagram, tell us in your requirements and we will quote it as a custom add-on.

### Is the AI agent extra on Aireplo?
It is an extra feature: ₹499 one-time on top of the ₹15,000 package. There is no monthly AI fee.

## Sources
- [Interakt pricing page (interakt.shop/pricing)](https://www.interakt.shop/pricing/)
- [Meta: WhatsApp Business Platform pricing and INR rate card (effective 1 October 2026)](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/pricing/)