WhatsApp AI guide · Updated October 2026

WhatsApp AI GuideChoose right. Pay less.

What each WhatsApp message costs, the 24-hour rule and which WhatsApp to pick. Only what you must know.

NewSince 1 October 2026, Meta charges for your WhatsApp replies
Step 1 · Know

5 things to know
about WhatsApp in 2026.

Meta changed the rules on 1 October 2026. Here is what changed for you.

  1. Every reply is charged

    Since 1 October 2026, Meta charges for every reply your system sends. Before, replies were free.

  2. You have 24 hours to reply

    A customer message opens a 24-hour window. A reply inside the window is a service message. After 24 hours, you send only a template Meta approved.

  3. Your first 1,000 replies are free

    Each month, your first 1,000 service messages are free. From message 1,001, each costs USD 0.018 (about RM 0.07).

  4. Broadcasts need an approved template

    A broadcast goes out as a marketing template, and Meta approves each template first. Send offers only to customers who said yes. Each person costs USD 0.11 (about RM 0.45).

  5. Top up your wallet

    Your system has a wallet. Top up the wallet to pay for AI usage and WhatsApp messages.

24-hour rule

Try the 24-hour window

Move the slider. Each new customer message restarts the clock.

Customer messages you: Monday 10amNow: Monday 4pm

Window open, 18 hours leftReply with anything: text, photos, voice notes.USD 0.018 (about RM 0.07) a reply after your first 1,000 this month
Step 2 · Costs

What WhatsApp AI costs
every month.

You pay two things: your plan, and wallet top-ups for WhatsApp messages and AI. Move the sliders to work out your wallet top-up.

Leo · AI agent

Broadcasts are the biggest bill. 1,000 people cost USD 110 (about RM 450), every single time.

Work out your wallet top-up

AI model

Your estimate

USD 242 a month

about RM 990

  • Replies 1,000 of 2,000 billedUSD 18.00
  • Broadcasts 2 x 1,000 peopleUSD 220.00
  • AI usage 2,000 replies, lightUSD 4.00
  • Wallet top-upUSD 242.00

Estimate of your wallet top-up. Your plan is billed separately. WhatsApp message prices on our system, RM at USD 1 = RM 4.09 (October 2026). AI cost from published token prices.

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Step 3 · Choose

WhatsApp Business app, Coex or API?
Same green icon. Three different tools.

Answer 4 quick questions, or read the table.

WhatsApp Business app, Coex and API compared
FeatureWhatsapp ai guideAppWhatsapp ai guideCoexWhatsapp ai guideAPI
AI agent repliesMeta's agent only✓✓
Team inboxLinked devices✓✓
Keep the phone app✓✓✕
Chat historyOn your phone6 months move overPast chats lost
WhatsApp callsOn your phoneOn your phoneIn your inbox
Broadcast sending speedOne list at a time20 messages a second80 messages a second
Reply costFreePhone free, system USD 0.018USD 0.018 after 1,000 free

See what our WhatsApp AI agent does

Step 3 · Before you pick

4 questions to ask
before you pick a system.

Ask every seller. Walk away from a vague answer.

  1. Is the system on Meta's official API?

    Meta bans numbers on unofficial tools, often with no warning.

    Our answerYes, the official WhatsApp API

  2. Is a Meta Solution Partner behind the system?

    Meta vets every Solution Partner (once called a BSP) and gives each one a direct support line.

    Our answerThe system we build on is a Meta Solution Partner

  3. How accurate is the AI?

    Ask what percentage of answers come out wrong, and whether a person takes over when the AI is not sure. Untrained AI guesses prices and opening hours.

    Our answerAnswers only from your data, or passes the chat to your team

  4. How many businesses use the system, and what is the uptime?

    Uptime is how much of the time the system stays online. A big user base gets bugs fixed fast.

    Our answerPowering 2.9 million businesses worldwide, with 99.99% uptime

FAQ

WhatsApp AI questions,
answered.

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In business since 2019

Clients stay 4 to 5 years

Are WhatsApp replies free? +

No, not since 1 October 2026. Messages your customers send you are free, and so are your first 1,000 replies each month. After those, each reply costs USD 0.018 (about RM 0.07) on our system.

What is the WhatsApp 24-hour rule? +

A customer message opens a 24-hour window. Inside the window you reply with anything. After the window closes, you send only templates Meta approved. Every new customer message restarts the 24 hours.

How much does a WhatsApp broadcast cost in Malaysia? +

On our system, each person who gets a marketing template costs USD 0.11 (about RM 0.45). A broadcast to 1,000 people costs USD 110 (about RM 450). Your plan is separate. The WhatsApp Business app sells its own paid business broadcasts, priced per delivered message.

What is the wallet for? +

Your system has a wallet. Top up the wallet to pay for AI usage and WhatsApp messages. Your monthly plan is billed separately.

What is WhatsApp Coex? +

Coex (short for coexistence) runs the WhatsApp Business app and the WhatsApp API on the same number. You keep replying from your phone while an AI agent and your team reply through the API. Up to 6 months of chat history moves over.

Your move

Get WhatsApp AI set up right
the first time.

We register your WhatsApp API or Coex, train your AI agent on your business and follow Meta's rules for you.

Most clients go live within 24 hours.