At a glance
| AgaKural | Green API | |
|---|---|---|
| How it connects | Linked device on your own number | Linked device on your own number |
| Price per number | ₹1,600 a month (Starter), ₹1,300 each on Growth, down to ₹990 at volume | Business $12 a month, Ultra $36 a month, Partner $0.40 a day |
| Billing | Rupees, UPI or bank transfer, GST invoice | US dollars, international card |
| Free plan | Sandbox forever: 50 messages a day, 5 conversations a month | Developer plan: 3 chats, 100 number checks, 10 statuses |
| Ban protection | 13-day warm-up, live risk score, automatic slow-down | Not built in |
| If a number is banned | Hot standby takes over queue, token and webhooks; contacts get a "we've moved" message | Link a new number yourself |
| No-code chatbot, AI replies, reminders, UPI requests | Included | Not included |
| Support | WhatsApp, in IST, in English, Tamil or Hindi | Email or ticket |
Where Green API is the better choice
- You only need a raw send-and-receive API and want the lowest price per number.
- You already handle warm-up, pacing and failover in your own code.
- You bill and operate outside India.
Where AgaKural is the better choice
- You want ban protection handled for you: a warm-up ramp, a risk score and automatic slow-down.
- You want a standby number that takes over automatically if the main one is banned.
- You want a ready console, chatbot, AI replies and India-specific tools like UPI requests and rent reminders.
- You want to pay in rupees by UPI with a GST invoice.
Moving from Green API
Both services use a linked-device connection, so moving is a re-scan: unlink the number from Green API, add it in the AgaKural console and scan the QR. Your code needs new endpoints; AgaKural follows Whapi-style paths such as /messages/text and /chats, documented in the API reference.
Frequently asked questions
Is Green API cheaper than AgaKural?
Yes, per number. Green API's Business plan is $12 a month (checked 3 November 2026) versus ₹1,600 for AgaKural Starter. AgaKural includes Ban Shield, failover, a chatbot and rupee billing.
Are both unofficial?
Yes. Both link your number like WhatsApp Web, so both carry a risk of bans. The difference is how much protection is built in.
Does AgaKural have a free plan like Green API?
Yes. The Sandbox is free forever with 50 messages a day and 5 conversations a month.
Sources
Prices change often; check each provider's page before you decide. Prices exclude GST unless stated.
7-day full trial, then a free Sandbox forever. No card.