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Official WhatsApp Business API for Saudi Companies — Watily

Official WhatsApp Business API for Saudi companies and stores: automate order notifications, send invoices, recover abandoned carts, and provide instant customer support — starting at 32 SAR/month. Meta-licensed, no policy violations, no bans.

500+ Saudi businesses
2M+ WhatsApp messages
24–72h Activation time
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New order #4821 · 320 SR Trigger
Watily Hub runs the flow matches template & sends automatically
Order confirmed utility
ZATCA invoice PDF
Shipment tracking SA-9281
Delivered to the customer in seconds
Cart recovered +18% conversions
Who it’s for Stores, restaurants, clinics, services
Price Plans from 32 SR/month
Activation 24–72 hours
Cities All Saudi cities
1,000 free replies/mo from Meta Order automation ZATCA invoices Cart recovery AI chatbot Salla & Zid integration 1,000 free replies/mo from Meta Order automation ZATCA invoices Cart recovery AI chatbot Salla & Zid integration

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Saudi businesses that trust Watily to automate WhatsApp and grow sales.

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Watily provides the official WhatsApp Business API for Saudi companies: automated order and invoice messages, abandoned-cart recovery, and a team inbox — typically activated within 24–72 hours.

How automation works

From order to WhatsApp — zero manual steps

Connect your store or system once, and Watily Hub handles customer notifications on WhatsApp Business around the clock.

Customer purchases

A new order from your Salla, Zid, or WooCommerce store.

Watily triggers automation

Smart flows send confirmation, invoice, and tracking automatically.

Customer receives on WhatsApp

Official Business message with your logo — no new app needed.

Bot continues the chat

AI replies, menus, buttons, and handoff to your team when needed.

Available

Connect the API without removing WhatsApp Business

Everything works together — your phone and Watily Hub on the same number.

How to connect WhatsApp

Four ways to connect your business WhatsApp

Pick what fits you — from a fast QR connect to the official API while keeping your app running, and Watily handles Meta verification for you.

Blue business badge

Official (Meta API)

  • Commercial registration Required
  • Official "Business" badge Yes
  • Templates, campaigns & interactive buttons Available
  • Best for Registered businesses running marketing campaigns
Everything works together

API with the Business app kept

  • Activated developer account (developers.facebook.com) Required
  • WhatsApp Business app on your phone Stays active — no deletion
  • Same number on your phone & Watily Hub Yes, at the same time
  • Best for Replying by hand from the phone with Watily automation
If already linked

Via Facebook & business portfolio

  • Facebook account & business portfolio Both required
  • Meta verification Watily handles it fully
  • Templates & campaigns Available via Meta API
  • Best for Those with a Facebook account and business portfolio ready

Do I need a commercial registration? Not to start — connect your number via QR and begin today without a commercial registration. It is only required for the official Meta connection (blue badge and official campaigns).

Pricing

WhatsApp Business plans — choose the right tier

Your customer conversations are never capped by Watily, and Meta gives each number 1,000 free replies a month. Plans only cap marketing campaigns and automated alerts — plus a full business platform (loyalty, ZATCA, Salla/Zid).

What’s included?

API + Business app
Official or QR connect
1,000 free replies/mo from Meta
Unlimited contacts
AI flows
Bots & AI assistants
Smart knowledge base
Marketing campaigns
Team inbox
Users per plan tier
Order alerts
Cart recovery
Salla, Zid & WooCommerce
API & webhooks
Smart tags
WhatsApp forms
Arabic support
Customizable

Basic

.49.00 sr / month

Basic plan for small businesses just getting started.

  • ✓ Conversations never capped by Watily
  • ✓ 1,000 free replies / mo from Meta
  • ✓ Unlimited contacts
Campaigns/mo
200
Users
1
Storage
1 GB

Watily Hub always on

Loyalty Hub

179.00 sr / month

For shops and cafés that want repeat customers: loyalty cards on the phone, WhatsApp, and a store — for a single branch.

2,000 Campaigns & alerts / mo
  • ✓ Conversations never capped by Watily
  • ✓ 1,000 free replies / mo from Meta
  • ✓ Unlimited contacts

Usage limits

1 Stores
2 Users/store
50 Products/store
1 GB Storage
22 Themes
Choose this plan

Watily Fleet

179.00 sr / month

For delivery companies managing riders on HungerStation and Jahez: rider performance, compliance, vehicles, HR and contracts in one place.

2,000 Campaigns & alerts / mo
  • ✓ Conversations never capped by Watily
  • ✓ 1,000 free replies / mo from Meta
  • ✓ Unlimited contacts

Usage limits

1 Stores
2 Users/store
20 Products/store
10 GB Storage
0 Themes
Choose this plan
Recommended

Pro

549.00 sr / month

Ideal for growing businesses with multiple stores and advanced needs.

3 days free trial

30,000 Campaigns & alerts / mo
  • ✓ Conversations never capped by Watily
  • ✓ 1,000 free replies / mo from Meta
  • ✓ Unlimited contacts

Usage limits

2 Stores
10 Users/store
1000 Products/store
50 GB Storage
24 Themes
Choose this plan

Max

1,049.00 sr / month

Everything in Pro at double capacity — built for companies.

50,000 Campaigns & alerts / mo
  • ✓ Conversations never capped by Watily
  • ✓ 1,000 free replies / mo from Meta
  • ✓ Unlimited contacts

Usage limits

4 Stores
20 Users/store
2000 Products/store
100 GB Storage
24 Themes
Choose this plan

The number above is your monthly campaigns & alerts quota — your customer conversations are never capped by Watily, and Meta adds 1,000 free replies per number each month. Meta update details or estimate message costs in the calculator.

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Meta update · effective 1 October 2026

1,000 free service replies per number each month — then Meta’s rate

Watily has never capped your conversations and still doesn’t. Meta, however, announced that free-form replies inside the 24-hour window (service messages) become per-message billable after the first 1,000 messages a month for every WhatsApp Business number on the official API.

What counts?

Any reply your number sends inside the 24-hour window: an agent reply from the inbox, a chatbot reply, or an AI reply. Incoming customer messages are always free.

Free every month

1,000 service replies per number, reset at the start of each month, no rollover. Enough for most small and mid-sized stores and clinics.

After message 1,000

Billed at Meta’s direct rate for the same country (same as the utility rate) with no Watily markup. Estimate it in the calculator below.

One step on your side

Add a payment method in Billing Hub inside your Meta Business account before 30 September 2026 — otherwise replies stop after message 1,000. Our team helps in minutes.

Your Watily plan quota (campaigns & alerts) does not change — this update comes from Meta and applies to 24-hour replies only.

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Message costs

Official Meta message cost calculator

Enter your message count to see an approximate cost per message type in SR — 24-hour replies are counted only after the first 1,000 free.

1,000

Marketing

marketing approx. incl. VAT

Utility

utility approx. incl. VAT

OTP

authentication approx. incl. VAT

Reply 24h

service first 1,000 free monthly · then approx. incl. VAT
Features

Everything your business needs from WhatsApp

Automation, AI, store integrations, and marketing campaigns — in one Arabic-first platform.

Auto order notifications

Order confirmation upon payment, status updates, shipping and delivery alerts — all auto-sent on WhatsApp Business.

Send invoices on WhatsApp

ZATCA-compliant PDF invoice auto-sent post-purchase, with a payment link for deferred invoices.

Abandoned cart recovery

Automated message to customers who left a cart without checking out, with optional discount coupon. Boosts conversion 15–25%.

Unified team inbox

All WhatsApp chats in one place: reply, assign, tag customers, and add internal notes — no device hopping.

Chatbots & AI assistants

Build bots via drag-and-drop or AI: menus, buttons, flows, and a smart agent that understands your business in Saudi Arabic.

Smart knowledge base

Store services, pricing, and policies for AI-powered replies — from 200K characters on Basic to 1M on Pro.

AI flow generator

Type “restaurant menu bot” or “clinic booking bot” — AI builds the full flow with zero coding.

WhatsApp campaigns & alerts

Marketing campaigns and Watily Notify alerts (orders, shipping, OTP) count against your monthly plan quota. Customer conversations and automated replies (inbox, bot, AI) are outside the quota and never capped by Watily — Meta adds 1,000 free replies per number each month, then its direct rate.

E-commerce integrations

Native Salla, Zid, WooCommerce, and Shopify: order and shipping notifications fire automatically on every purchase.

API, webhooks & integrations

Connect your site or app: WhatsApp OTP, booking alerts, HTTP requests, and store event webhooks.

Appointment reminders & WA forms

Booking reminders for clinics and salons, plus in-chat WhatsApp forms to collect name and slot without external pages.

FAQ

WhatsApp Business FAQ

Are my customer conversations limited?

Watily never caps them: team inbox, chatbot, and AI replies do not count against your plan. From 1 October 2026, however, Meta gives every WhatsApp Business number 1,000 free service replies per month (replies inside the 24-hour window, whether by an agent, a bot, or AI); anything beyond is billed at Meta’s direct service rate with no Watily markup. Incoming customer messages are always free.

What do I need so my replies do not stop after 1,000 messages?

Add a payment method in Billing Hub inside your Meta Business account before 30 September 2026. Without one, Meta delivers only the first 1,000 service replies each month and stops the rest. The Watily team can help you set it up in minutes.

What counts against my plan?

Marketing campaigns and automated alerts (orders, shipping, OTP, invitations) — not your team’s replies to customers.

How many team members can I add?

Based on your plan tier — we can increase seats if your team needs more.

What is the difference between WhatsApp Business App and WhatsApp Business API?

WhatsApp Business App is free for manual use on one phone with conversation limits. WhatsApp Business API is for companies needing automation, licensed bulk messaging, website/store integration, and multi-agent support. Watily provides the official API.

How much does WhatsApp Business cost?

Watily WhatsApp Business plans come in tiers based on your message volume and business needs, including management and setup with no hidden operational fees. See current pricing in the plans section below.

Are API messages different for the customer?

No, the customer receives them in regular WhatsApp. A "Business" badge appears next to your company name, with logo and a website button. Professional experience without installing any new app.

Can order notifications be automated?

Yes. When an order is placed: order confirmation auto-sent, ZATCA-compliant PDF invoice, shipment tracking, post-purchase review reminder. All automatic, no manual intervention.

Does it support bulk marketing messages?

Yes — within Meta and WhatsApp official policies. Approved Marketing Templates are sent to customers who opted in. The customer must have messaged you first or consented to receive messages.

How long does activation take?

Technical activation takes 24–72 hours once you have: a commercial registration, a business phone number (not previously used on WhatsApp), and a connected Facebook page. Watily handles the Meta verification end-to-end.

Do I need a new number, or can I use my current one?

You can connect the API on the same WhatsApp Business number without removing the app from your phone — mobile and Watily Hub work together on one number. Numbers on personal WhatsApp only must be migrated to Business first. A Saudi number (9665xxxxxxxx) is ideal for local audiences.

Do you serve all sectors in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Our WhatsApp Business services cover: retail, restaurants & cafés, clinics & beauty, consultancies, event planners, shipping & delivery, real estate, education. All Saudi commercially registered companies qualify.

What is the difference between QR connect and official Meta API?

QR connect is faster to start (like WhatsApp Web) and supports bots and notifications. Official Meta API unlocks approved templates, marketing campaigns, and interactive buttons/lists. Watily Hub supports both, depending on your plan.

Can I build a WhatsApp bot with AI without coding?

Yes. Describe your bot or business, and AI builds the flow automatically. You can also train a virtual AI agent via the knowledge base to reply in professional Saudi Arabic.

Are message templates and users limited?

On paid Watily Hub plans: unlimited message templates and conversations never capped by Watily (inbox, bot, AI) — with 1,000 free service replies per number each month from Meta, then Meta’s direct rate. Monthly quota applies to campaigns and automated alerts only. Team seats follow your plan — we can add more if needed.

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Client reviews

What clients say about WhatsApp Business

Real experiences from Saudi businesses after activating WhatsApp Business API with Watily.

«After connecting WhatsApp Business API, every store order triggers a confirmation and PDF invoice. We stopped manually answering “where is my order?”.»

Majed Al-Qahtani Online store — Riyadh Riyadh

«Abandoned-cart WhatsApp messages brought back sales we were losing. Activation took 48 hours and templates were ready in Arabic.»

Reem Al-Subaie Fashion store on Salla — Jeddah Jeddah

«Our restaurant takes delivery orders on WhatsApp Business with a bot that shows the menu. The team focuses on prep instead of repeating the same answers.»

Khaled Al-Dosari Restaurant & café — Dammam Dammam

«WhatsApp appointment reminders noticeably reduced no-shows. The team inbox keeps reception on the same page.»

Dr. Layla Al-Zahrani Dental clinic — Makkah Makkah
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Reply to customers, manage chats, and get WhatsApp alerts — straight from your phone.

Activate WhatsApp Business for your company today

Free consultation, activation within 72 hours, and full automation of messages to your Saudi customers — no violations, no bans.

  • Activation in 24–72h
  • Meta policy compliant
  • Arabic support
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