The main reason to look for a Telinfy alternative is the fixed subscription: Telinfy's India plans cost ₹899 to ₹4,499 a month, billed half-yearly, with GST and Meta's per-message charges added on top. A usage-based platform such as RichAutomate charges ₹0 setup and ₹0 monthly on Client Pay (Meta's rate plus ₹0.10 per message), so low- and mid-volume senders pay only for what they actually send.
Telinfy is the WhatsApp Business API platform that GreenAds Global uses; its page says "GreenAds Global helps businesses access WhatsApp Business messaging through the Telinfy platform", so this also works as a GreenAds Global WhatsApp alternative guide. Telinfy figures are prices as listed on the Telinfy/GreenAds pricing page in October 2026; confirm the live page before buying. Meta's India rates used here are marketing ₹0.8631 and utility or authentication ₹0.115 per delivered message (BSP-reported). Meta revises rates; confirm the live rate card.
Telinfy pricing in 2026 at a glance
Telinfy's India plans start at ₹899 a month billed half-yearly, plus GST and Meta's per-message charges.
| Plan | Monthly price | Billed | Up-front for 6 months (before GST) | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | ₹899 | Half-yearly | ₹5,394 (899 × 6) | 1 admin + 1 user, shared inbox, unlimited broadcasts, analytics, mobile apps |
| Basic | ₹2,249 | Half-yearly | ₹13,494 (2,249 × 6) | Starter + roles, auto-assign, 3,000 messages/min, no-code chatbot builder, developer API, WooCommerce, Shopify and Zoho plugins |
| Advanced | ₹4,499 | Half-yearly | ₹26,994 (4,499 × 6) | Basic + higher speed, advanced chatbot, multiple webhook integrations |
Outside India, the page lists monthly plans: Basic at $30 and Enterprise at $50. There is a 14-day free trial, and a setup fee is not listed on the public page.
Why businesses look for a Telinfy alternative
Six months paid up front
Half-yearly billing means ₹5,394 before GST leaves your account on day one for Starter, and ₹13,494 for Basic. That is fine if your volume is known. It is a heavy commitment for a clinic testing reminders, a coaching institute whose alerts peak in admission season, or an agency onboarding a new client.
Chatbot and API start at ₹2,249
The no-code chatbot builder, developer API and store plugins first appear on Basic, so if you need a bot or order updates from your store, the realistic entry price is ₹2,249 a month, not ₹899.
Meta charges and GST come on top
The plan fee pays for the platform only; Meta still charges for every template. From 1 October 2026, service replies are charged too: BSPs report that the first 1,000 service messages per business phone number each month stay free, with the rest at the utility rate of ₹0.115 plus 18% GST. On a usage-based BSP you pay ₹0 a month and only Meta's rate plus a small per-message fee.
To be fair, unlimited broadcasts on every plan and ready-made plugins are genuine positives. Telinfy is a reasonable choice for teams that want a fixed-fee bundle with unlimited broadcasts and plugins, and that send enough to use it fully.
Telinfy vs RichAutomate: side by side
| Factor | Telinfy (India) | RichAutomate |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee | Not listed | ₹0 |
| Monthly fee | ₹899 / ₹2,249 / ₹4,499 | ₹0 on usage-only; optional Starter ₹499, Pro ₹899, White-label ₹1,199 |
| Billing cycle | Half-yearly | Pay as you send, nothing prepaid |
| Per-message platform fee | Not listed | Client Pay ₹0.10; SaaS Pay all-in ₹1.50 marketing / ₹0.50 utility |
| Chatbot builder | From Basic (₹2,249) | Visual drag-and-drop flow builder |
| Developer API | From Basic (₹2,249) | Public REST API with API keys |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days + 100 free credits |
| Meta rate pass-through | Meta charges extra; method not listed | Client Pay: Meta bills your card at its rate, no markup on it |
Current inclusions are on the RichAutomate WhatsApp API pricing page. No provider can guarantee delivery or protect a number from being restricted; opt-in quality and template relevance decide that.
Real cost at 1,000, 10,000 and 50,000 messages a month
Telinfy Starter and Basic (plan fee + Meta) against RichAutomate Client Pay (Meta + ₹0.10 per message) and SaaS Pay (all-in). Utility-heavy counts every message at ₹0.115; marketing-heavy at ₹0.8631. Every message is treated as a paid template, all figures exclude GST, and Meta's charges are assumed equal on both platforms. Meta revises rates; confirm the live rate card.
Utility-heavy (order updates, reminders)
| Messages | Meta (× ₹0.115) | Telinfy Starter | Telinfy Basic | Client Pay | SaaS Pay (₹0.50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | ₹115 | ₹1,014 | ₹2,364 | ₹215 | ₹500 |
| 10,000 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,049 | ₹3,399 | ₹2,150 | ₹5,000 |
| 50,000 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,649 | ₹7,999 | ₹10,750 | ₹25,000 |
Marketing-heavy (offers, broadcasts)
| Messages | Meta (× ₹0.8631) | Telinfy Starter | Telinfy Basic | Client Pay | SaaS Pay (₹1.50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | ₹863.10 | ₹1,762.10 | ₹3,112.10 | ₹963.10 | ₹1,500 |
| 10,000 | ₹8,631 | ₹9,530 | ₹10,880 | ₹9,631 | ₹15,000 |
| 50,000 | ₹43,155 | ₹44,054 | ₹45,404 | ₹48,155 | ₹75,000 |
Example: 10,000 utility messages on Client Pay = 10,000 × (₹0.115 + ₹0.10) = ₹2,150; on Telinfy Starter = ₹899 + ₹1,150 = ₹2,049.
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What the maths says, honestly
At 1,000 messages, Client Pay is cheapest in both scenarios, because most of a small sender's fixed-plan bill is the plan fee itself. At 10,000, it is close: Starter is ₹101 a month cheaper than Client Pay but has no chatbot or API; against Basic, which does, Client Pay saves ₹1,249. At 50,000, a fixed plan wins: Basic costs ₹7,999 against ₹10,750 for utility, and ₹45,404 against ₹48,155 for marketing.
Break-even rule: plan fee ÷ ₹0.10. That is 8,990 messages for Starter, 22,490 for Basic and 44,990 for Advanced. Use a six-month average, because the plan fee is due in quiet months too. SaaS Pay is never the cheapest line here; it is the convenience option, one all-in invoice with no Meta card on file. Model your own mix with the WhatsApp Business API cost calculator.
Try it with your own numbers: start a 14-day free trial + 100 free credits on RichAutomate and send real templates before committing six months to any plan.
How to switch from Telinfy without losing your number
Your number usually stays with you; your setup does not move on its own. Follow Meta's current onboarding steps, as screens change.
- Check who owns the WhatsApp Business Account. If it sits in a Meta Business Manager you control, the number, display name, quality rating and messaging tier stay with it. If a provider created it in its own Business Manager, plan for a number migration and possible re-verification.
- Export contacts with opt-in records, tags and chat history while you still have access; it usually ends with the billing period.
- Resubmit your templates on the new platform before cutover. Approval is never guaranteed.
- Screenshot your chatbot flows, because automations have to be rebuilt.
- Run both platforms for a short overlap. One account can give access to more than one provider, so send real traffic through the new one first.
- Cancel only after clean sending, ideally near the end of your half-yearly term; check how unused months are treated.
Which should you choose?
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Send under about 9,000 messages a month | RichAutomate Client Pay |
| Need a chatbot or API and send under about 22,000 a month | RichAutomate Client Pay over Telinfy Basic |
| Have seasonal volume (admissions, festive sales, new clients) | Usage-based billing, nothing prepaid |
| Send 50,000+ steadily and want unlimited broadcasts plus plugins | Telinfy Basic or Advanced can be cheaper |
| Want one all-in invoice, no Meta card | RichAutomate SaaS Pay |
| Want a fixed budget line or to resell as an agency | RichAutomate Starter ₹499, Pro ₹899 or White-label ₹1,199 |
Other Telinfy alternatives worth shortlisting
- The WhatsApp Business API alternatives index groups providers into five categories so you compare like with like.
- The best WhatsApp Business API providers in India ranks 20 BSPs on platform fee, markup and fit.
- The MsgKart alternative comparison runs the same plan-fee maths for another subscription dashboard.
- The BotSailor alternative guide compares subscriber-based chatbot pricing with per-message billing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Telinfy alternative in India?
For low- and mid-volume senders, a usage-based platform such as RichAutomate is usually the best Telinfy alternative: ₹0 setup, ₹0 monthly, and on Client Pay only Meta's rate plus ₹0.10 per message. RichAutomate is our platform, so weigh that. If you steadily send more than about 22,490 messages a month, a fixed plan such as Telinfy Basic can be cheaper.
How much does Telinfy cost per month?
Telinfy's India plans are Starter ₹899, Basic ₹2,249 and Advanced ₹4,499 a month, billed half-yearly, so ₹5,394, ₹13,494 or ₹26,994 up front before GST. Meta's message charges and GST are extra, and a setup fee is not listed on the public page. Prices as listed in October 2026; confirm the live page before buying.
Can I switch from Telinfy without losing my WhatsApp number?
Usually yes, if the WhatsApp Business Account sits in a Meta Business Manager you control. The number, display name, quality rating and messaging tier stay with it; you give the new provider access, resubmit templates and rebuild flows. If the provider created the account, plan for a number migration and possible re-verification.
Is RichAutomate cheaper than Telinfy?
Below about 8,990 messages a month it is cheaper than Telinfy Starter, and below about 22,490 it is cheaper than Telinfy Basic, assuming Meta's charges are the same on both. Above those volumes a fixed Telinfy plan becomes cheaper. Both exclude GST, and Meta revises rates.
Do I need GST to use RichAutomate?
You can start the 14-day free trial without GST, but GST details are required to take a WhatsApp Business API number live for regular sending.