Quick answer
Choose Wati if you want a self-serve, ready-made platform with a large feature set and you are happy to pay every month. Choose Aireplo if you want the setup done for you, want to own your Meta app and WhatsApp account, and prefer a one-time fee (₹15,000, extras ₹499 each) over a subscription.
Wati pricing (as listed on wati.io)
| Wati plan | Price | Users | Extra users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | $59 / month, billed annually | 3 users | Not available |
| Pro | $119 / month, billed annually | 5 users | $39 per user per month |
| Business | $279 / month, billed annually | 5 users | $89 per user per month |
- Additional WhatsApp numbers: $29 per month per number.
- Shopify integration: $4.99 per month.
- Astra AI agents on the Pro plan are an add-on priced separately.
- WhatsApp messages are charged per message based on Wati’s rate card.
- Wati’s FAQ says it does not refund existing subscriptions or credits when you cancel.
Aireplo pricing
| What you pay for | One-time price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Aireplo Package | ₹15,000 | Your own Meta app, built for you; 1 WhatsApp number connected; Branded dashboard: team inbox & broadcasts; 5 message templates approved |
| Each extra feature | ₹499 | AI agent (Hindi & English); Chatbot flow; Integration (Shopify, WooCommerce, Sheets or CRM); 5 more message templates; Your own domain (app.yourbrand.com) and more |
Renting vs owning: side by side
| Aireplo | Wati | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | One-time project fee | Monthly or yearly subscription (Wati: from $59/month billed annually) |
| 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 |
What it costs over three years
On Wati’s Pro plan billed annually, the platform fee is $1,428 a year, or $4,284 over three years, before message charges, extra users or add-ons. Aireplo’s package with an AI agent, three chatbot flows and one integration added is ₹17,495 once (₹15,000 + 5 extra features at ₹499). Maintenance after handover is quoted separately, so ask for it with your estimate to compare the full picture.
Where Wati is stronger
- A mature, self-serve product you can sign up for and start using the same day.
- A large customer base and a wide set of built-in integrations and channels.
- Everything (hosting, updates, support) bundled into one subscription.
Where Aireplo is different
- You own it: your Meta app, WhatsApp Business account, number, contacts and chats stay registered to your business.
- Done-for-you setup: we handle Facebook Business, Meta verification follow-up, your Meta app, number connection and template approvals.
- No per-seat fees: unlimited team members on every package.
- Your brand on the dashboard: your logo, colours and domain.
- Meta bills you directly at Meta’s published rates, with no markup.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aireplo cheaper than Wati?
Aireplo charges once (₹15,000, plus ₹499 per extra feature) instead of every month, so over a few years it usually costs less than a subscription. Maintenance after launch is billed separately, so compare your full quote.
Can I move my WhatsApp number from Wati to Aireplo?
Yes. A WhatsApp Business API number can be moved to your own Meta app. We plan the migration with you, including templates and contacts.
Does Aireplo add a markup on WhatsApp messages?
No. Meta bills message charges directly to your own WhatsApp Business account at Meta’s rates (for India from 1 October 2026: ₹0.8631 per marketing message and ₹0.115 per utility message, plus GST).
Does Aireplo have an AI agent like Wati’s?
Yes. The AI agent replies in Hindi and English and is an extra feature: ₹499 one-time on top of the ₹15,000 package.