Quick answer
- WhatsApp automation in India typically costs ₹10,000–₹35,000 to set up, plus WhatsApp/API and optional upkeep.
- It handles instant replies, FAQs, order/booking updates, follow-ups and lead routing — 24/7.
- Best fit: businesses whose customers already chat on WhatsApp and ask repetitive questions.
- Chat with a live automation demo below.
In India, WhatsApp is where customers actually message businesses. WhatsApp automation makes sure they get instant, useful replies — and that no lead or order update slips through — without your team glued to the phone. Here's what it does and what it costs.
A real example
A business missed enquiries because staff couldn't reply during busy hours or after closing. WhatsApp automation started sending instant answers to common questions (price, availability, timing), routed genuine leads to the right person, and sent order/booking updates automatically. Response time dropped from hours to seconds.
What WhatsApp automation can do
- Instant auto-replies to FAQs (price, hours, location, availability)
- Lead capture and routing to the right team member
- Order/booking confirmations and reminders
- Follow-up messages (with consent) to warm leads
- Handover to a human for complex chats
- Optional AI answers trained on your business info
Mistakes to avoid
- Spamming customers — automation must respect consent and be useful
- No human handover — bots should escalate, not trap people
- Ignoring the official WhatsApp Business API rules
- Automating replies but not capturing leads
Checklist before you start
- Your common questions and ideal answers
- A WhatsApp Business number
- Who receives escalated chats and leads
- The flows you want (FAQs, order updates, follow-ups)
What it costs
Guide prices below for setup. Note: the official WhatsApp Business API has its own per-message/conversation charges billed by the provider — separate from Skilloura's setup fee.
Cost breakdown
| What you get | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Basic — auto-replies + FAQ flows + lead capture | ₹10,000+ |
| Business — AI answers, order/booking updates, routing | ₹20,000+ |
| Advanced — CRM/website integration, analytics | ₹35,000+ |
| WhatsApp Business API usage (per provider) | billed separately |
Guide prices. Your final quote depends on scope, features and integrations — always in writing before any payment. Domain, hosting and paid APIs are separate third-party costs.
See a live example
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Frequently asked questions
How much does WhatsApp automation cost in India?
Setup typically costs ₹10,000–₹35,000 depending on the flows, AI answers and integrations. The official WhatsApp Business API has its own per-conversation charges billed by the provider, separate from setup.
Is this allowed by WhatsApp?
Yes, when done through the official WhatsApp Business API and respecting consent and messaging rules. We set it up the compliant way — no grey-market hacks.
Can it use AI to answer?
Yes — an AI layer trained on your business info can answer naturally, and hand complex chats to a human. See the live demo above.
Will customers feel spammed?
Not if it's done right. Good automation is useful and consent-based: instant helpful replies and relevant updates, not blasts.
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