WhatsApp Business API for businesses in the UAE and worldwide
Message customers where they already read their messages. Start with WhatsApp, add global SMS and email, and automate every follow-up.
Chat on WhatsAppSee WhatsApp pricingWhatsApp from $99/month + $199 setup, plus Meta charges and $0.002/message. SMS is pay-as-you-go, with a free trial of 50 SMS.
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One platform, four channels
Listed in the order most customers adopt them.
WhatsApp Business API
Official API access with approved templates, a shared team inbox, chatbots in Arabic and English, broadcast campaigns and a REST API. Setup, verification and template submission are handled for you.
SMS (Global)
Pay-as-you-go SMS with sender ID support, OTP and campaign sending. Country guides
Email marketing
Campaigns and transactional email from the same contact list.
Marketing automation
Journeys that send WhatsApp, SMS or email when customers act, then hand over to a person when needed.
How WhatsApp onboarding works
Four stages from first message to first campaign.
- Share business detailsBusiness name, website, number and the use cases you want.
- Connect and verifyWe connect your WhatsApp Business Account and guide Meta business verification.
- Approve templatesWe draft, submit and track utility, authentication and marketing templates. Template guide
- Send and automateLaunch campaigns, chatbot flows and API messages with delivery and read reports.
Pricing: WhatsApp monthly service, SMS pay-as-you-go
WhatsApp has a fixed monthly service charge and a one-time setup. SMS has no monthly package: you buy credits and pay per message.
Monthly service + one-time setup
Plus a one-time setup cost of $199. Meta's WhatsApp message charges are billed separately by category and destination country, and BulkSMSHub charges $0.002 per message.
- WhatsApp Business account setup and number verification
- Template submission and approval support
- Campaign dashboard, shared inbox and chatbot
- REST API and webhooks
Pay as you go
Rates depend on the destination country; use the SMS price calculator before you buy credits.
- No monthly SMS package or minimum commitment
- Sender ID registration where the country requires it
- Delivery reports and REST API access
Meta changes its WhatsApp rates from time to time. The WhatsApp rate card is the reference for message charges.
Where businesses use it
Pick an industry to see example messages and flows.
Frequently asked questions
How much does WhatsApp Business API cost?
WhatsApp Business API starts from USD 99 per month with a one-time setup cost of USD 199. Meta's WhatsApp message charges are billed separately and depend on the message category and destination country. BulkSMSHub also charges USD 0.002 per message.
Is there a monthly package for SMS?
No. SMS is pay-as-you-go: you buy credits and pay per message. The free trial includes 50 SMS and needs no credit card.
Do I need customer consent to send WhatsApp messages?
Yes. WhatsApp expects a clear opt-in before a business sends messages. SMS and email consent rules vary by country. We help with templates, sender ID registration and compliance guidance.
Can I use WhatsApp, SMS and email together?
Yes. Use WhatsApp for conversations and updates, SMS for codes and urgent alerts, and email for longer content, then connect them with automation journeys.
How long does WhatsApp setup take?
Setup time depends on Meta business verification and template approval. Our team prepares your documents and templates first so the process moves as quickly as Meta allows.
Talk to the team
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