The best way to understand WhatsApp for business is to try it. And trying it costs nothing to begin. Here’s how starting actually works.
What the free plan gives you
ChatMitra’s Starter plan is free — no monthly subscription. You only pay ₹0.20 per conversation (plus Meta’s charge). It includes the core tools most small businesses need: a team inbox, auto-replies, welcome messages, saved replies, tags, and API access.
On top of that, you get a 15-day trial of Pro features — so you can test automation like the AI chatbot and broadcasting before deciding to upgrade.
Example: a coaching institute in Indore signs up free, uses the trial to test an AI chatbot that answers course questions, and decides whether Pro is worth it — all before paying a rupee.
What you need before you start
Three simple things:
- A phone number that is not currently active on the regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app (or one you’re willing to migrate). It must be able to receive an SMS or call to verify.
- Basic business details — your business name and address.
- A live website — Meta usually wants to see one to confirm you’re a real business.
The first 30 minutes
Sign up on ChatMitra → Connect your number to Meta
→ Verify by SMS/call → Set your display name
→ You're live: send your first message- Create your ChatMitra account (free).
- Connect your number through the guided embedded signup — ChatMitra walks you through Meta’s steps.
- Verify your number by SMS or call.
- Set your business profile — name, logo, description.
- Send a test message to yourself and you’re live.
No code, no waiting weeks. When you’re ready for the deeper how-to, see the onboarding guide.
