Free WhatsApp API for businesses

Our "Free WhatsApp API" is a direct way to use the official WhatsApp Business API platform. Start sending messages within hours using this simple, cost-effective solution suitable for all businesses, from startups to large enterprises.

No added costs for WhatsApp messaging

Direct access to Meta Cloud API

What is API?

An API, or Application Programming Interface , is a set of rules that allows one software application to interact with another. It acts as a bridge between two different applications, enabling them to communicate with each other. ...

API specifications aim to standardize data exchange between web services, however, to leverage API you have to obtain an API key from your API provider, after which you have to Set up an HTTP API client which allows you to structure API requests easily using the API keys received.

For instance, in case of WhatsApp business API (which also require to have a Whatsapp business account), you need to Install/regsister with the WhatsApp Business API client/provider on your server that acts as an interface between your business applications and the WhatsApp network to fulfill the purpose of communication handling. Read more

WhatsApp Business API?

The WhatsApp Business APIs are a set of tools designed to send or receive WhatsApp messages. These APIs can be used by businesses of any size and can be easily integrated into their day-to-day workflow. ...

By using these WhatsApp APIs, you can send bulk WhatsApp messages, automated messages, notifications, and more to grow your business.

Additionally, for those looking to explore and implement these features without any cost, there are options available for WhatsApp API free download, making it even more accessible to facilitate your overall communication processes. Read more

What is Growby WhatsApp Business API?

Growby is an approved Meta Tech Partner for WhatsApp messaging and a leading provider of the free WhatsApp API. At Growby, we understand the significance of seamless integration, especially when it comes to connecting with your audience and so we provide you with a direct Meta Postman collection.

Since Growby is a Meta Tech Partner, you can signup now and link your WhatsApp number through our simple onboarding flow. Once your number is linked, you will get access to the:

WhatsApp Business Account ID

Phone Number ID

Permanent Access Token

We provide direct access to the WhatsApp official API, including the WhatsApp API free download powered by the Meta Postman collection. Our platform ensures that businesses can integrate their systems and applications with our free WhatsApp marketing software securely and efficiently.

Additionally, you can take advantage of the WhatsApp Notification API free, allowing for easy sending of automated messages and notifications. Besides this, our team of WhatsApp API developers is ready to assist you in maximizing the potential of these tools for your business.

API Collection

How is a Growby WhatsApp Business API different than a WhatsApp Business App?

For Developers

WhatsApp Business API

For Marketers

Growby Marketing Platform

Micro Businesses

WhatsApp Business App

Best Suitable For

Developers and IT Companies

Sales & Marketing Professionals

Very Small Businesses

Multi-User Access

N.A.

Unlimted Users

Up to 5 Devices

Automated Messages

Yes

Not Possible

AI ChatBots

Yes

Not Possible

WhatsApp Broadcast

Unlimited

256 Contacts

Interactive Messages

Yes

Green Tick

Yes

Integrations

Yes

Coding Required

Yes coding is required if you want to use only API. As a business, you can also use Growby platform as it doestnt require automation.

Coding is not required

Benefits to use the free WhatsApp Business API

With WhatsApp business free API to send WhatsApp messages, your developers can send messages directly to your customers at the right time when it is needed or scheduled by your team. This allows you to personalize your marketing, operations, and sales resulting in customer delight and increased revenue.

Easily connect and integrate API

Send WhatsApp messages as per your needs

Receive WhatsApp messages

Send 1000s of messages to your customers directly from your system

Start easily and try for free

Build chatbot to auto reply for incoming messages

End-to-end encryption

Send bulk broadcasts

Build with confidence on top of Meta API

Integrate in your existing systems (CRM) to trigger WhatsApp messages

Easily do 3rd party integrations

Technical Integration Guide for Developers

How to get WhatsApp Business API

Account setup

Signup for a free Growby account to get started with the setup of your WhatsApp number.

Integration & development

With the access token, now you need to connect and integrate the Meta Cloud API in your favorite programming language. Check out the API Collection.

Get access to the token

Once logged in, link your WhatsApp Business Account with Growby to get your access tokens.

Upgrade your account

Once you are able to connect the API in your system, you can then upgrade your account to continue using the Free Access tokens.

Technical Integration guide

WhatsApp Cloud API Overview

To use the Cloud API, you will need to call Meta's Graph API using the access token you got by doing account setup on Growby.

Developer Assets

Since Growby is an approved Meta Partner, we automatically create all the developer assets and associate with your WhatsApp number.

Send a Test Message

With the accesss token, you need to call the API to send a message from your own linked WhatsApp number.

Send an Interactive Message

Withe same Meta Graph URL , you can also send Photo, PDF, Documents to any number.

Receive a Message

To receive a message, you will have to create one API endpoint (Web-hook) and set it to receive incoming messages.

Official WhatsApp API Integration Guide

1. Get your Username & Password

Sign up for free account to get your Username & Password. Upgrade to Official Cloud API to send message to 1000 contacts/day.

2. Prepare Request

URL: https://api.Growby.net/v1/basic-messages

Note: this is a GET request. You can call like below

url with parameters: https://api.Growby.net/v1/basic-messages? username=AAA1111AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&password=AAA2345AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&from=9190xxxxxxxx&to=91886xxxxxxx&name=order_notification_7&langcode=en_US&variables=hello:@:worldhello&mediaurl=https ://amazonaws.com/63792605xxxxxx.png&mediatype=imagebuttonurl=https://www.Growby.net/official-WhatsApp-business-api& buttonindex=0

3. Parameters

username *

Your 32-character username. Sign up or login to Growby.net and get your API username.

password *

Your 32-character password. Sign up or login to Growby.net and get your password.

from number *

Enter your link WhatsApp business mobile number or our default number(919016243183), number Do not include ‘+’ symbol.

to number *

Enter the recipient's WhatsApp number with country code and mobile number Do not include ‘+’ symbol.

template name *

Enter the template name or use our default template name(hello_world or demo_1).

language code *

Enter the template language code or use our default template language code(en_US).

template variables

Enter variables if the template has any variables and those variables are necessary(multiple variables pass by :@: this separator){Optional Parameter}.

mediaurl

Enter the source URL if the template has any media like(image, video, or document). Our sample URL is(https://mmstoragemedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/637965058763401967.jpg){Optional Parameter}

mediatype

Enter the media type in text format if the template has any media. Value like(image, video, or document){Optional Parameter}.

buttonurl

Enter the source URL if the template has any visit us dynamic link button. Our sample URL is(https://www.Growby.net/official-WhatsApp-business-api){Optional Parameter}.

buttonindex

Enter the button index number if there is any visit us dynamic link button in the template. Value like(0,1,2){Optional Parameter}.

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4. Response

{

"responsecode ": "200",

"api_status": "stable"

"response": "success"

"message": "success"

"messageid": "101xxxx",

}

5. Sample code snippet


                    
                        c# code - restsharp
                        

                        
                            var client = new RestClient("https://api.Growby.net/v1/basic-messages?username=AAA1111AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&password=AAA2345AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&from=9190xxxxxxxx&to=91886xxxxxxx&name=order_notification_7&langcode=en_US&variables=hello:@:worldhello&buttonurl=https://www.Growby.net/official-WhatsApp-business-api&buttonindex=0&mediaurl=https://mmstoragemedia.s3.usds-west-2.amazonaws.com/637926057713914300.png&mediatype=image");
client.Timeout = -1;
                                var request = new RestRequest(Method.POST);
                                var body = @"";
request.AddParameter("text/plain", body,  ParameterType.RequestBody);
                                IRestResponse response = client.Execute(request);
                                Console.WriteLine(response.Content);
                        
                        
                    

                    
                        java code - okhttp
                        

                        
                            OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient().newBuilder()
  .build();
MediaType mediaType = MediaType.parse("text/plain");
RequestBody body = RequestBody.create(mediaType, "");
Request request = new Request.Builder()
  .url("https://api.Growby.net/v1/basic-messages?username=AAA1111AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&password=AAA2345AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&from=9190xxxxxxxx&to=91886xxxxxxx&name=order_notification_7&langcode=en_US&variables=hello:@:worldhello&buttonurl=https://www.Growby.net/official-WhatsApp-business-api&buttonindex=0&mediaurl=https://mmstoragemedia.s3.usds-west-2.amazonaws.com/637926057713914300.png&mediatype=image")
  .method("POST", body)
  .build();
                                Response response = client.newCall(request).execute();
                        
                        
                    

                    
                        php code - curl
                        

                        
                            $curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, array(
  CURLOPT_URL => 'https://api.Growby.net/v1/basic-messages?username=AAA1111AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&password=AAA2345AAA678AAA988xxxxxxxxxxxxx&from=9190xxxxxxxx&to=91886xxxxxxx&name=order_notification_7&langcode=en_US&variables=hello:@:worldhello&buttonurl=https://www.Growby.net/official-WhatsApp-business-api&buttonindex=0&mediaurl=https://mmstoragemedia.s3.usds-west-2.amazonaws.com/637926057713914300.png&mediatype=image',
  CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
  CURLOPT_ENCODING => '',
  CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS => 10,
  CURLOPT_TIMEOUT => 0,
  CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION => true,
  CURLOPT_HTTP_VERSION => CURL_HTTP_VERSION_1_1,
  CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => 'POST',
));

$response =  curl_exec($curl);

                                curl_close($curl);
                                echo $response;

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How is Growby WhatsApp API different than other competitors?

Growby WhatsApp Business API

Competitors WhatsApp Business Api

Direct access to Meta Cloud API

We provide Direct Meta Cloud API access

You have to use their own Proxy API

No markup cost

No additional cost Since we provide direct Meta Cloud API we do not charge anything extra

30%+ extra markup cost per message

Message throughput

Extremely high Since you get direct access to Meta Cloud API, you can send 80 messages per second and it can scale to even 1000 messages per second automatically.

Slower message throughput per second as now you are dependent on the proxy API which causses delays and latency.

Lock-in

No Lock-in Since you are accessing direct meta API , you have no vendor dependencies and can easily migrate to other providers even to meta direct cloud API also

Vendor lock-in since you are tied with proxy API, you have tight lock-in with the API provider

Quick updates

Immediate updates Since you are using cloud API, you get immediately all new features provided by meta

Slower updates you will get updates only when the API provider includes in its suite

WhatsApp Business API Pricing Plan

WhatsApp API
Essentials - Yearly

₹

17999

Buy Now

Direct access to Meta Cloud API
Embedded signup for quick account activation
No markup cost on messages
Easily get Access Token

Phone, email, and chat support
Account Setup within 3 days of order
Get Phone Number ID
Get WhatsApp Business Account ID

Pricing Important Note!

With the above plan, you also get access to the Growby Enterprise plan and thus can use the Growby WhatsApp marketing platform. One more thing we want to mention is that, our WhatsApp API pricing is defined after considering all the features, and benefits we offer to our businesses. Now, If you have any questions regarding pricing, features or integration, feel free to book a call with our expert.

What does WhatsApp API mean?

The WhatsApp Official API enables developers and businesses to incorporate WhatsApp messaging into their applications or websites, facilitating the use of WhatsApp for customer service, notifications, bulk WhatsApp marketing, and various other communication purposes.

Through this, users gain access to WhatsApp's messaging features, including the capability to send and receive text messages, images, videos, and other media. Additionally, the free WhatsApp API to send messages offers functionalities such as message templates, analytics, and automated responses. Businesses can leverage WhatsApp API software with different features such as real-time campaigns, advanced targeting, audience segmentation, and drag-and-drop functionalities, all while using the WhatsApp API free of charge.

How to get WhatsApp API?

To get the free WhatsApp API, you need to have a set of documents ready before you can apply for an official WhatsApp API. Growby, as an official WhatsApp Tech Provider, offers you the convenience of using our embedded signup flow to get started quickly with the WhatsApp API free:

The list of documents are listed below:

Email
Live Website URL
Facebook Account
A Mobile number which has never been registered for WhatsApp
Company formation document available in your country
Company address proof documents such as tax certificate etc.

How much does WhatsApp API cost?

While using Growby’s WhatsApp Marketing Software, you need to pay WhatsApp conversation charges for business and user initiated conversations that varies from country wise.

Business initiated rate : 0.73 paise/ message
User initiated: 0.29 paise/ message

Note: This is the price for India. We have provided the country wise price rate in USD and INR.

What are the Benefits of WhatsApp Business API?

Using the free WhatsApp API can be beneficial to a business in lots of ways. Some of them are listed below.

Helps in building a strong brand identity

Building strong trust with customers is one of the most important aspects of any business. This can be easily achieved by the trusted green tick in WhatsApp for your business using the WhatsApp cloud API. This increases your brand's reliability.

Increase your sales drastically

Using the WhatsApp API free, helps you make more personalized messages and target customers based on your strategies more easily.

Is WhatsApp API integration possible with CRM Systems? and how is it beneficial? Can I integrate any other technology system with Growby API?

Yes, with Growby’s WhatsApp marketing tool, you can easily integrate WhatsApp API with any system or any CRM system.

Register and obtain approval: You need to register with the WhatsApp Business API and obtain approval to use the API.
Configure the integration: Follow the instructions provided by your CRM system to connect the free WhatsApp API integration tools with the WhatsApp API. You will need to provide your WhatsApp Business account details, such as the phone number and API token.
Set up automated messages: You can use the WhatsApp API to set up automated messages, such as welcome messages, order confirmations, or appointment reminders. Also, you can create templates for these messages in your CRM system and use them to trigger automated messages when certain events occur, such as a new lead or a completed transaction. Once everything is setup, WhatsApp API send message free and easily to your target audience.
Manage conversations: With the WhatsApp integration free feature, you can manage conversations with your customers directly from your CRM system. You can view and respond to messages, assign tasks to team members, and track customer interactions. This ensures seamless communication.

Overall, integrating WhatsApp cloud API with your CRM can help you provide better customer service, improve communication efficiency, and increase customer engagement.

WhatsApp marketing, automation, and notifications is a completely new way to get in touch with your customers and so understanding the nuances of WhatsApp API is extremely crucial. The WhatsApp Developer API can vastly enhance your existing applications to connect with your customers. Furthermore, Growby provides a completely free WhatsApp API access to you to build tailored solutions as per your use-cases.

What is WhatsApp API?

WhatsApp has primarily 3 products.

The normal WhatsApp app
WhatsApp business App, that small businesses uses
WhatsApp API

In very simple words, an API (Application Programming Interface) is a building block through which you can perform several actions. WhatsApp API allows businesses to send and receive messages programmatically, enabling automated communication with customers on one of the world's most popular messaging apps. However, the question of cost often comes up, leading many to wonder about the availability of a Free WhatsApp API.

Exploring Free WhatsApp API

WhatsApp does not charge anything separate for its API and with the free WhatsApp Business API, you can practically send an unlimited number of messages. The charge is levied when a message is sent or received. Hence it is a pay as you go model where you are charged only for the messages sent or received on your number. This model allows businesses to start small and scale up as needed, making it an accessible option for companies of all sizes.

How to Use WhatsApp API to Send Messages

The process of using the WhatsApp API to Send Message functions is straightforward:

Initial setup and verification. Businesses need to set up a WhatsApp Business Account and get approval from WhatsApp to start using the API.
Register your number using the embedded sign up process.
Once set up, you can send messages directly from your systems, such as order confirmations, appointment reminders, and customer support messages, using the API WhatsApp Send Message feature available on the postman collection.

WhatsApp API Software Integration

You can use any server side language like Node.js, React, Java, PHP, C# etc to consume the WhatsApp API and build your software integration. Sample codes are available on the postman collection for each programming language. The best use-case for software integration is sending user-notifications as WhatsApp has a great open rate.

WhatsApp Message API for Business Growth

The WhatsApp Message API has 90% + open rate and so is a powerful tool for businesses to improve their customer engagement and support. By leveraging WhatsApp API, companies can send notifications, provide instant support, and enhance the customer experience. This, in turn, can lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, driving business growth.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, the WhatsApp Developer API offers a robust platform for businesses to communicate with their customers efficiently and at scale. You need to sign up on Growby, link your number for free using our embedded sign up flow and connect your application using the Postman API.

Web WhatsApp^TM Marketing Software

Country

Currency

STANDARD - YEARLY

₹

1
Rs. 12450

Yearly

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PROFESSIONAL - YEARLY

₹

4999
Rs. 14999

Yearly

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ENTERPRISE - YEARLY

₹

17999
Rs. 49,999

Yearly

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Knowledge Base

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1. How to setup WhatsApp Account on Growby?

2. How to Create Templates on WhatsApp Cloud API?

3. How to Setup WhatsApp Cloud API?

WhatsApp^TM Business API FAQ's

How much does WhatsApp API cost India?

The WhatsApp API cost in India is divided into two broad categories. The first is user-initiated messaging charges, which are taken by WhatsApp when any user sends a message to your WhatsApp business number. It means that on WhatsApp, incoming messages are also chargeable.

The other category is business-initiated messaging charges, where WhatsApp charges a certain amount depending on the destination country of the user. The sample price for the IND region is as below.

The Business API price in India is as follows:

For User initiated conversation : Rs 0.29/message
For Business initiated conversation : Rs 0.73/message

Is there an API for WhatsApp?

Yes, WhatsApp provides an API to send and receive WhatsApp messages. These WhatsApp APIs send messages and a type of bulk WhatsApp software, thus can be used to broadcast bulk SMS, create chatbots, and create automation. The set of APIs provided by WhatsApp are complicated, and onboarding is also challenging; hence, it is advisable to use a platform like Growby, which makes the onboarding process very simple and gives you access to the API in a day.

Can I send a message from my own number?

Yes, you can send a message from your WhatsApp number using the WhatsApp API. Check out our above Postman collection for more details.

How to send multi-line text messages using API?

The message you want to send via the API needs to be encoded (encodeURIComponent). When you encode a new line, it is translated to '%0A'. This is how you will be able to accommodate different types of characters in the WhatsApp message.

What is a WhatsApp API?

WhatsApp has three different products:

Normal WhatsApp App
WhatsApp Business App for small merchants
WhatsApp Official API for businesses

The WhatsApp API for business is used when a business wants to send hundreds of messages and implement some kind of automation. However, an API is just a building block and so cannot be used directly by a normal user. In order to use the API, a platform must be created to fully utilize it. Growby is a platform built on top of the WhatsApp API, so that you can start using WhatsApp business messaging and create automation as per your business needs.

How does the WhatsApp API work?

The WhatsApp API works by providing a bridge between your business's platform and the WhatsApp network. With automated systems of WhatsApp free API, businesses can send and receive messages on WhatsApp, making communication with customers easier and more efficient.

Using Growby’s marketing software, it enables businesses to manage their chats, broadcast messages, and access customer information all in one place. Moreover, this free WhatsApp API ensures that customer data remains secure, products and services can be upsell and cross-sell as per the customer preference and other issues support should be readily available.

What are the benefits of using a WhatsApp API for my business?

Bulk WhatsApp messaging
Improved customer experience
Increased reach
Automated communication
Increased efficiency
Better data insights
Time saving

Growby Marketing software is powered by WhatsApp cloud API, which provides these benefits very easily.

Is WhatsApp API secure for business communication?

Yes, the WhatsApp API is secure for business communication. It uses encryption to protect the data exchanged between the API and WhatsApp's servers, ensuring that the information remains confidential. So using our WhatsApp Marketing tool ensures the security and privacy of user data.

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Free WhatsApp API for businesses

What is Growby WhatsApp Business API?

How is a Growby WhatsApp Business API different than a WhatsApp Business App?

Benefits to use the free WhatsApp Business API

How to get WhatsApp Business API

Technical Integration guide

Official WhatsApp API Integration Guide

1. Get your Username & Password

2. Prepare Request

3. Parameters

4. Response

5. Sample code snippet

Get access to free WhatsApp business API now

How is Growby WhatsApp API different than other competitors?

WhatsApp Business API Pricing Plan

WhatsApp API Essentials - Yearly

Pricing Important Note!

What does WhatsApp API mean?

How to get WhatsApp API?

How much does WhatsApp API cost?

What are the Benefits of WhatsApp Business API?

Helps in building a strong brand identity

Increase your sales drastically

Is WhatsApp API integration possible with CRM Systems? and how is it beneficial? Can I integrate any other technology system with Growby API?

What is WhatsApp API?

Exploring Free WhatsApp API

How to Use WhatsApp API to Send Messages

WhatsApp API Software Integration

WhatsApp Message API for Business Growth

Conclusion

Web WhatsAppTM Marketing Software

STANDARD - YEARLY

1 Rs. 12450

PROFESSIONAL - YEARLY

4999 Rs. 14999

ENTERPRISE - YEARLY

17999 Rs. 49,999

Knowledge Base

WhatsAppTM Business API FAQ's

How much does WhatsApp API cost India?

Is there an API for WhatsApp?

Can I send a message from my own number?

How to send multi-line text messages using API?

What is a WhatsApp API?

How does the WhatsApp API work?

What are the benefits of using a WhatsApp API for my business?

Is WhatsApp API secure for business communication?

Boost Your Business with WhatsApp API

WhatsApp API
Essentials - Yearly

Web WhatsApp^TM Marketing Software

1
Rs. 12450

4999
Rs. 14999

17999
Rs. 49,999

WhatsApp^TM Business API FAQ's