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WhatsAppChannel and interactive messages on every plan

WhatsApp API for developers and businesses

Send and receive WhatsApp messages from your own number with one REST request. No approval process, no templates and no per-message fees: pair with a QR code and go live in ten minutes.

api.maytapi.com/api/{pid}/{phone_id} REST|webhook|JSON
3 days free ·no card required ·$24 / number / mo billed annually
cURL Node.js Python PHP Go
POST 'https://api.maytapi.com/api/$PID/$PHONE_ID/sendMessage' \
--header 'x-maytapi-key: $TOKEN' \
--data-raw '{
"to_number": "1415xxxxx67",
"type": "text",
"message": "Order #10482 shipped"
}'
# 200 · 184 ms · ack: sent → delivered → read
  • 2,000+

    developers and businesses

  • 24M+

    daily API requests

  • 99.98%

    uptime, last 12 months

  • 184 ms

    median response time

  • ✓Groups, channels, communities and stories
  • ✓AI agents through the MCP servernew
  • ✓Buttons, lists and every media type
  • ✓Support in six languages
  • ✓One flat price, no per-message fees
Setup

Three steps, about ten minutes

No number migration, no Business verification, no waiting for approval. Your phone and WhatsApp Web stay connected as usual.

  • Pair your number

    Scan the QR code from the dashboard. Your existing number stays as it is — no migration needed.

  • Send one request

    One endpoint, one header, one JSON body. No template approval, no conversation window.

  • Listen with webhooks

    Incoming messages, delivery and read receipts arrive at your server in real time.

Developers & businesses

Developers send the request. Customers see it in WhatsApp.

The API sends from the business's own number, so customers get updates, buttons and replies in an ordinary WhatsApp chat. The log next to the phone shows the request or webhook behind each message.

For developers

  • ✓One REST endpoint for every message type
  • ✓Webhooks for replies, button taps and receipts
  • ✓Examples in cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP, Go and Java
API documentation →

For businesses

  • ✓Order, shipping and appointment messages from your number
  • ✓Buttons and lists customers answer with one tap
  • ✓Your team replies from the shared inbox or the phone
Use cases →
Features

WhatsApp API Features

Includes the group, channel and story endpoints the official Cloud API leaves out. Free-form text, media and interactive messages go out without template approval.

  • ✓Group creation, participant management and group events
  • ✓Channel posts and 24-hour stories
  • ✓Interactive messages with buttons, lists and quick replies
  • ✓Images, video, audio, documents, location and stickers
See all endpoints →

Also included on every plan

Solutions

What teams build with the WhatsApp API

The same endpoints cover everything from order notifications to AI agents.

  • type: text

    E-commerce notifications

    Order confirmations, shipment tracking and return status land in the customer’s WhatsApp automatically.

  • webhook

    Customer support

    Incoming messages flow into your CRM through webhooks and your team replies from one number.

  • type: interactive

    Appointment reminders

    Send reminders before appointments and collect confirmations or cancellations with button replies.

  • mcp

    Chatbots and AI agents

    With Maytapi MCP Server your AI agent converses directly over WhatsApp.

  • /group

    Group and community management

    Create groups, add participants and listen to group events — endpoints the official API does not offer.

  • 10+ numbers

    Agencies and SaaS

    Manage multiple numbers at discounted rates and resell the service to your own customers.

Integrations

Connects to your stack, with or without code

Your CRM, ERP, website or SaaS product connects through REST endpoints and webhooks. If you would rather not write a backend, use the ready-made automation platforms.

  • ✓Your whole team works from one number with the multi-agent platform
  • ✓Number warm-up tools reduce the risk of bans
  • ✓Number check and profile photo tools are built into the dashboard
Partner program →
Integration paths

Three ways to put the WhatsApp API to work

Write the integration, connect it to the tools you already use, or sell it to your own customers under your brand.

  • Developers</>

    You build the integration

    REST endpoints, webhooks and ready examples in cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP, Go and Java.

  • No-code teams{flow}

    You connect tools

    Use the native n8n node, Google Contacts sync or the MCP server for AI assistants.

  • Agencies & SaaSwhite-label

    WhatsApp inside your product

    Offer WhatsApp API to your customers with the Partner API — they see your brand, not ours.

Start free — no card required, test on a real WhatsApp number.

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Developers

The same request in six languages

API reference →
Full documentation →
curl -X POST "https://api.maytapi.com/api/$PID/$PHONE_ID/sendMessage" \
  -H "x-maytapi-key: $TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to_number": "1415xxxxx67",
    "type": "text",
    "message": "Hello from Maytapi!"
  }'
Comparison

How Maytapi differs from the Cloud API and BSPs

Feature Maytapi WhatsApp Cloud API Twilio
Approval process No Business verification Business verification
Template requirement No Yes Yes
Pricing model $24 / number / mo billed annually, $29 monthly per message per message + platform
Group messaging Yes No No
Channels and stories Yes No No
Existing number Paired directly Number migrated Number migrated
Time to first message ~10 min 1–5 days 1–5 days
Official support No Yes Yes

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Infrastructure & security

Built for production load

Every number runs in its own isolated session. Failed webhook deliveries are retried automatically — three attempts within 30 minutes — and every attempt is visible in your logs.

  • TLS 1.3
  • webhook retries
  • isolated sessions
System status →
  • Uptime, last 12 months99.98%
  • Median API response184 ms
  • Daily request volume24M+
  • Webhook retries3 attempts / 30 min
  • Support response time< 24 hours
Trusted by developers

2,000+ developers and businesses build on Maytapi

Since 2021, developers and businesses have built their bots, CRM integrations and WhatsApp flows on Maytapi. Our infrastructure handles more than 24 million API requests a day.

  • enEnglish
  • trTürkçe
  • esEspañol
  • ptPortuguês
  • roRomână
  • ruРусский

Documentation and support in six languages.

  • flat price from $24
  • no per-message fees
  • no approval process
  • no card required
  • cancel anytime
  • ★★★★★fast integration

    As a startup founder, I was looking for a cost-effective solution to automate our WhatsApp communications. Maytapi delivered beyond my expectations. The integration process was a breeze, and their support team is truly outstanding.

    Alex M.Tech Entrepreneur

  • ★★★★★unlimited messages

    We were truly impressed by Maytapi's comprehensive API and rich feature set. Thanks to unlimited messaging, multi-device support, and advanced group management features, we've taken our WhatsApp automation to the next level. We've found a single solution that meets all our needs!

    Sarah T.Customer Experience Manager

  • ★★★★★reliable webhooks

    As an experienced developer, I was impressed by the quality of Maytapi's API documentation and the reliability of their webhook system. Integrating advanced features like multi-media sending and message status tracking into our projects was incredibly easy.

    David K.Senior Software Developer

Partners

White label and partner program

Agencies, SaaS products and startups can resell Maytapi under their own brand or earn by referring customers. We run the infrastructure, you own the customer relationship.

  • ✓Partner API to offer WhatsApp API under your own brand
  • ✓A personalised panel with your logo, name and a unique referral link
  • ✓Earn 30% to 50% of first-year revenue from the customers you refer
  • ✓Volume pricing from ten numbers up
Pricing

One flat price per number

Flat pricing per number — no conversation window fees, no platform fees, no per-message charges. Your bill follows the number of connected numbers.

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    Sandbox

    free forever

    Free WhatsApp API plan, fully functional with limits

    $0

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    • Messages to up to 5 different numbers
    • All endpoints available for testing
    • No card required
    • Technical support
    • Tools and integrations
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    10+ numbers

    volume discounts

    Agencies, SaaS and multiple numbers

    Custom / volume pricing

    Talk to us
    • Discounted pricing from ten numbers up
    • Multi-agent platform
    • Custom terms based on volume
    • Priority technical call

Prices are in USD. Taxes such as VAT are added at checkout and depend on your country.

FAQ

Questions before you start

Ask our support team anything over WhatsApp. Average response time is under 24 hours.

Help center →

What is Maytapi?

Maytapi is a WhatsApp API that connects your own WhatsApp number with a QR code and lets you send and receive messages, manage groups, channels and stories, and receive events on a webhook through a REST API. It costs a flat $24 per number per month billed annually, or $29 billed monthly, with no per-message fees.

Is Maytapi the official WhatsApp Business API?

No. It is an unofficial API that uses your own number over the WhatsApp Web protocol. No Meta approval or Business Manager account is required.

Are there per-message fees?

None. You pay a flat 24 USD per number per month; message volume does not change your bill. Discounts apply from ten numbers up.

Can I keep using my phone?

Yes. The API runs through a linked-device session; your phone and WhatsApp Web stay connected and your chat history stays on your phone.

Can I send group messages?

Yes. Endpoints for creating groups, adding participants and listening to group events are all open.

Can I use it without writing code?

Yes. Number pairing and the shared inbox are set up from the dashboard. It connects to n8n, Make, Pabbly Connect, Dialogflow and Google Sheets with no code.

Which programming languages do you support?

It runs over REST, so any language that can make an HTTP request works. cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP, Go and Java examples are ready to use.

How many numbers can I connect, and are there discounts?

Each plan covers one connected WhatsApp number; add more numbers whenever you need them. From ten numbers up we offer custom volume pricing — write to info@maytapi.com.

Are there limits on sending messages?

The Developer plan has no message or API quotas. WhatsApp’s own anti-spam systems still apply, so send at a natural pace. The free Sandbox can message up to 5 different numbers in total, and the free trial up to 30 different numbers.

Is there a risk of my number being banned?

Any automation carries some risk, and bans can happen without an API too when behaviour looks like spam. Risk depends on sending patterns, number age and recipient feedback. Use the built-in warm-up tools, pace your messages and follow our ban prevention guide.

How do payments and invoices work?

Payments are processed securely by Paddle. Enter your company name and VAT number at checkout to receive a VAT invoice. You can cancel at any time, and the trial needs no card.

Start using the WhatsApp API

Get your key, send your first message in ten minutes

No approval, no templates, no card. Every endpoint is open for three days.