# A Wati alternative you pay for once

> Wati is a popular WhatsApp Business API platform with monthly subscriptions in US dollars. Aireplo is different: we set up the official WhatsApp Business API for your business, build your own Meta app and branded dashboard, and charge a one-time fee of ₹15,000, plus ₹499 for each extra feature. Here is how they compare.

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

## 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 |

_Wati plans, billed annually, as shown on wati.io/pricing on 2026-10-22. Message charges are extra._

- 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 |

_One-time project fees. Maintenance after handover is billed separately._

## 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.

> **Switching from Wati:** Your WhatsApp number can be moved to your own Meta app. We plan the move with you so templates, contacts and opt-ins carry over, and we tell you about any downtime before we start.

## 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.

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