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Twilio pricing
Twilio charges $0.005 for every WhatsApp message, sent or received, on top of Meta's own per-message fee, which Twilio passes through by category and country. There is no monthly fee for WhatsApp messaging; failed messages cost $0.001, and volume discounts are through sales.
What are Twilio's plans?
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go | $0.005 per message + Meta's fee | Inbound and outbound messages, no monthly fee |
| Volume | Through sales | Discounts may apply at volume |
What else does Twilio charge for?
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta's per-message fee | Passed through by category and country; UAE marketing $0.0576, utility $0.0157 |
| Failed message | $0.001 each |
| Engagement suite (link tracking, scheduling) | $0.015 per message after 1,000 free a month |
| Inbox, AI agent, templates | Not included; you build them on the API or add other products |
A month of WhatsApp to UAE customers on Twilio
5,000 utility and 2,000 marketing messages sent, 3,000 customer replies received. Meta's UAE USD rates.
| Line | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Twilio fee on 10,000 messages at $0.005 | $50 |
| Meta: 5,000 utility messages | $78.5 |
| Meta: 2,000 marketing messages | $115.2 |
| Total | $243.7 |
Customer replies are free from Meta but still carry Twilio's $0.005. Utility messages sent inside an open customer service window are free from Meta.
What would the same cost on VYZR?
VYZR Pro is $349 a month with 1,000 AI call minutes and WhatsApp on the same agent. Meta's WhatsApp rates are passed through with no markup, so the message bill matches Meta's rate card.
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Where Twilio's pricing works well
Flexible building blocks
What should you watch for in Twilio's pricing?
- Twilio's fee applies to received messages too, so busy conversations cost on both sides.
- Twilio is an API: inbox, chatbot and AI agent are yours to build or buy.
- Meta's fees change by country and category; check the current card.
Twilio pricing: questions
How much does Twilio cost?
Twilio charges $0.005 for every WhatsApp message, sent or received, on top of Meta's own per-message fee, which Twilio passes through by category and country. There is no monthly fee for WhatsApp messaging; failed messages cost $0.001, and volume discounts are through sales.
How much does Twilio charge per WhatsApp message?
$0.005 per message sent or received, plus Meta's fee for the template category and country.
Does Twilio have a monthly fee for WhatsApp?
No monthly fee is listed for WhatsApp messaging; you pay per message.
How does VYZR's pricing compare with Twilio?
VYZR Pro is $349 a month with 1,000 AI call minutes and WhatsApp on the same agent. Meta's WhatsApp rates are passed through with no markup, so the message bill matches Meta's rate card.
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