Wafly International

WhatsApp API pricing

WhatsApp API pricing in South Africa: a fixed US$20 per month

Compare a fixed US$20 price per number with per-message fees and the cost of operating your own WhatsApp stack in South Africa.

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Direct answer

Wafly costs US$20 per connected number each month in South Africa, with no per-message charge from Wafly. The price is fixed and the 3-day trial requires no card. It is a managed QR connection, not Meta's official API.

The real price of an integration includes more than a provider fee. It also includes servers, databases, upgrades, monitoring and support time. Wafly combines a managed connection, REST endpoints and webhooks in one monthly price per number.

What you can automate

  • Estimate monthly cost before integrating
  • Separate platform, infrastructure and messaging charges
  • Choose a managed QR connection or the official API with clear criteria

Before you start

  • The number of WhatsApp accounts you need
  • Expected volume and how contacts opt in
  • Group, media and webhook requirements
  • Your internal cost of running and supporting servers

A production-ready approach

Compare total cost, not only a licence

For a self-hosted option include the VPS, database, storage, backups, monitoring and upgrade time. For a managed service verify what the monthly fee covers and what remains your responsibility.

Separate QR from the official API

A QR connection activates quickly and can expose WhatsApp Web features such as groups. Meta's official API uses different onboarding, policies and pricing. Choose according to risk, volume and client requirements.

Validate your real workflow

Use the trial to connect one number, send a message, receive a webhook and simulate a reconnection. A price is only useful when the integration reduces operating work.

A simple monthly cost model

{
  "numbers": 3,
  "waflyUsdPerNumber": 20,
  "waflyMonthlyUsd": 60,
  "messageFeeByWafly": 0
}

Production checklist

  • Price per number confirmed
  • USD confirmed at checkout
  • No automatic trial charge
  • Required endpoints available
  • QR connection risk understood
  • Support and reconnection tested

How to build the workflow

  1. Define how many numbers you need and whether group features matter.
  2. Compare platform fees, message charges and the cost of running infrastructure.
  3. Test the complete workflow before selecting the production option.

QR connection, not the official Meta API. Use opt-in contacts and increase volume gradually.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Wafly cost in South Africa?

US$20 per connected number each month. The 3-day trial requires no card and does not charge automatically.

Does Wafly charge per message?

No. Wafly charges a fixed amount per instance. Your bank may apply currency conversion or international card charges.

Is this the official Meta WhatsApp API?

No. Wafly uses a managed QR connection. Meta's official API has a different onboarding process, policy model and cost structure.

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