Wati bundles a CRM and inbox on top of WhatsApp access and charges you for it whether you need it or not. $69/month gets you 3 users, 1,000 automation triggers, and no refund if you cancel mid-cycle. WA Bridges is pure API - no seats, no trigger caps, no CRM you didn't ask for.
| Wati | WABridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $69/month (3 users) | $3/bridge/month |
| Extra seats | $24/user/month | N/A - API only |
| Automation triggers | 1,000–5,000/month cap | Unlimited |
| Refund on cancel | None - ToS §3.13 | Yes - prorated automatically |
| Annual prepay | Required for best price | Not required |
| Free trial | 7 days | Coming soon |
| REST API | Yes (with limits) | Yes - unlimited |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in CRM/inbox | Yes (bundled cost) | No - bring your own |
Provision a bridge, pair a number, start sending in under 60 seconds. Flat pricing, unlimited messages, prorated refund if you cancel.