Meta Pricing

WhatsApp Business API Messaging Rates

Everything you need to know about Meta's WhatsApp message pricing: message types, free windows, and the cost calculator.

Marketing

Marketing

0.1877SAR / message

Promotions, campaigns, coupons, marketing notifications. Sent outside the service window.

Utility

Utility

0.0401SAR / message

Free inside the service window

Order confirmations, shipping updates, appointment reminders. Free inside an open service window.

Authentication

Authentication

0.0401SAR / message

OTP codes, identity verification. Sent on demand regardless of the service window.

Customer Service

Service

Free

Free-form messages inside an open service window (24 hours). No cost to reply to your customers.

When are messages free?

Two windows make communication with your customers completely free — understanding them saves you a lot.

Customer Service Window

Customer Service Window · 24 hours

Every time a customer messages you — whether it's an inquiry or just "Hello" — a 24-hour window opens. During this time, everything you or the AI writes is completely free, including order confirmation and shipping messages (Utility). If the customer replies again before it closes, the window resets for another 24 hours.

Real-world example

Sun 10:00 Customer asked: "Where is my order?" → Window opened (closes Mon 10:00)
Sun 10:01 Atmet Chat auto-replied with order status → Free
Sun 14:00 You sent a shipping update → Free (Utility)
Sun 20:00 Customer replied "Thanks" → Window reset: closes Mon 20:00
Tuesday Customer didn't reply → Window closed, need a paid template to re-engage

Free Entry Point Window

Free Entry Point · 72 hours

When a customer contacts you via a WhatsApp ad on Meta or a "Message us on WhatsApp" button in your ad, a free window opens for 3 full days. During this time, all message types — even marketing — are completely free.

Real-world example

Saturday Customer clicked WhatsApp button in your ad → Window opened
Saturday Reply, offer, coupon → All free
Monday Any message within 3 days → Free
Tuesday+ After 72 hours → Regular pricing

Message Cost Calculator

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Marketing messages

0.1877 SAR / msg

93.85 SAR

Utility messages (outside window)

0.0401 SAR / msg

8.02 SAR

Utility messages (inside service window)

Free inside the 24-hour service window

Free

Authentication messages (OTP)

0.0401 SAR / msg

0.00 SAR

Estimated monthly cost for Meta messages

Paid directly to Meta — Atmet adds no fees

101.87

SAR / month

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions everyone asks at the start

Atmet — Your Official Meta Partner

Atmet holds the official Meta partnership license in the Middle East. The customer pays Meta directly — Atmet never adds any markup or profit. Our team is ready to answer any pricing question or help you estimate your costs.

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