At a glance
| AgaKural | AiSensy | |
|---|---|---|
| How it connects | Links your existing WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number, like WhatsApp Web | Official WhatsApp Business Platform (Cloud API) through a Meta partner |
| Monthly price | Free Sandbox, then ₹1,600 / ₹3,900 / ₹7,500 a month | Basic about ₹1,500 and Pro about ₹3,200 a month; chatbot builder ₹2,500 and AI agent builder ₹1,350 a month as add-ons |
| Per-message fees | None | Yes: ₹1.09 per marketing message and ₹0.145 per utility message to Indian numbers |
| Template approval | Not needed | Needed for every message sent outside the 24-hour service window |
| Number can be banned | Yes, it is an unofficial connection. Ban Shield, a hot standby and ban credit reduce the impact | Very unlikely while you follow Meta's policies |
| Keeps your number on your phone | Yes | No. The number moves to the API and stops working in the normal WhatsApp app |
| Groups, statuses, channels | Yes | Limited or not available |
| Blue tick, catalog ads, Click-to-WhatsApp ad windows | No | Yes |
Where AiSensy is the better choice
- Broadcasting to large lists of people who have not messaged you, with Meta-approved templates.
- Running Click-to-WhatsApp ads and retargeting campaigns.
- Teams that want a no-code campaign dashboard and do not need an API.
Where AgaKural is the better choice
- You want the chatbot, AI replies, reminders and lead flows included in the plan, not as add-ons.
- Your messages are mostly replies and updates, where per-message fees feel like a tax.
- You need groups, statuses and channels, which the official API does not cover.
- You are building your own product and want a REST API priced per number.
Cost example: 5,000 marketing messages a month
AiSensy Basic at about ₹1,500 plus 5,000 × ₹1.09 = ₹5,450 in message charges comes to roughly ₹6,950 a month before GST, and more if you add the chatbot builder.
AgaKural Starter is ₹1,600 a month with no message charges and the chatbot included. Remember that bulk messages to people who never wrote to you are exactly what gets unofficial numbers banned, so for cold broadcasts the official route is the safer one. See WhatsApp broadcast limits before you plan a campaign.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AiSensy charge per message?
AiSensy's pricing page lists ₹1.09 per marketing message and ₹0.145 per utility message for India (checked 3 November 2026).
Does AgaKural charge extra for the chatbot?
No. The no-code chatbot is free on every plan, and AI replies use your plan's daily AI quota.
Can I move my AiSensy number to AgaKural?
Only after removing it from the official API, because a Cloud API number cannot be used in the WhatsApp app at the same time.
Sources
Prices change often; check each provider's page before you decide. Prices exclude GST unless stated.
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