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An AiSensy alternative with SMS, voice and AI agents.
Unecast is a WhatsApp, SMS, voice and AI agent platform, billed in US dollars or Sri Lankan rupees from $29 a month. AiSensy is priced in Indian rupees. Here is how the fees compare.
What Unecast offers
- Official WhatsApp Business API as a verified Meta Tech Provider.
- Shared team inbox for WhatsApp and website chat, with assignments, quick replies and a built-in CRM.
- AI agents that answer on WhatsApp and your website, and route the chat to a person when the customer asks. See AI Studio.
- Bulk and OTP SMS on the same platform. See the SMS gateway.
- A cloud call center with IVR, routing, recording and WhatsApp calling.
- REST and SMPP APIs for developers. See Developers.
- Meta fees passed through at zero markup. Plans start at $29 a month (pricing).
Fees side by side
Meta's message fees are the same on every provider. So compare what each provider adds on top: plan fees, per-message fees, seats and extras.
| What you pay for | Unecast | AiSensy |
|---|---|---|
| Platform or plan fee | Starter $29, Growth $49, Scale $99 a month ($24, $41, $82 a month billed yearly). Sri Lankan rupee plans: LKR 8,500, 12,500 and 27,500 a month. | From INR 1,500 a month. Monthly, quarterly (5% off) or yearly (10% off). A Free Forever plan is listed. USD prices are on a separate page. |
| Meta fees | Billed by Meta directly at its published rates. Zero markup from Unecast. | Paid from prepaid WhatsApp Conversation Credits, which AiSensy says are "charged directly by Meta". India: marketing INR 1.09, utility, authentication and service INR 0.145 per message. |
| Per-message or markup fees | None. No per-message platform fee. | No API procurement fee, AiSensy says. Its pricing page does not state a markup. |
| Extra users | 1, 3 or 8 seats included, by plan. Extra user $10 a month. | The pricing page shows a fair-use limit of up to 200 agents. It does not show a per-agent price. |
| AI replies | AI agent on every plan. Replies cost about $0.002 to $0.015 each, from a prepaid balance. | AI Agent Builder add-on: INR 1,350 a month with 1,000 AI messages (INR 1,215 a month yearly). Chatbot builder: INR 2,500 a month for 5 chatbots. |
| SMS and voice | Bulk and OTP SMS, prepaid per message. Sri Lanka is live; other countries on request. Cloud call center with IVR, routing and recording. WhatsApp calling on Growth and above. | Not mentioned on its pricing or WhatsApp API pages. |
Prices checked 6 November 2026. List prices in US dollars unless shown, before taxes. AiSensy's Meta rates shown are for Indian recipients, from 1 October 2026. Sources: Unecast pricing, Unecast BSP fee comparison, AiSensy pricing, AiSensy USD pricing, AiSensy WhatsApp Business API, Unecast bulk SMS gateway, Unecast cloud call center.
What to check on any shortlist
- Are Meta fees passed through at cost, or marked up?
- Is the AI agent included, and can it hand over to a person?
- Do you also need SMS, OTP or voice, and are they on the same platform?
- How many team seats are included, and what does the next tier cost?
- Who handles verification, templates and training?
- Which currency will you be billed in, and are taxes included?
Providers change plans often. Check each one's current pricing page before you decide.
When AiSensy may fit better
AiSensy suits some businesses well. These points come from AiSensy's own pages, checked 6 November 2026.
- You are in India and want plans priced and billed in Indian rupees. Unecast bills Indian customers in US dollars.
- You want to start on a no-cost plan. AiSensy lists a Free Forever plan.
- You run Click-to-WhatsApp ads and want to create them in the same tool.
- You need ready connections to Shopify, WooCommerce or HubSpot. AiSensy names these integrations.
Who Unecast suits best
Unecast suits businesses that want WhatsApp, SMS, voice and AI agents in one place, on a flat monthly plan. Seats and contacts are set by plan, not billed per active contact. If you want help, we handle Meta verification, templates and training. Most businesses are live in about a week. Guided onboarding is optional and quoted after a discovery call.
Frequently asked questions
Which currencies does Unecast bill in?
Unecast bills in US dollars, or in Sri Lankan rupees on monthly plans. US dollar prices exclude taxes such as VAT or GST. AiSensy prices its plans in Indian rupees.
Does either platform mark up Meta's WhatsApp fees?
Unecast passes Meta fees through at zero markup, and Meta bills you directly. AiSensy says its conversation credits are charged directly by Meta. Its pricing page does not state a markup.
Does Unecast work for businesses in India?
Yes. Unecast offers the WhatsApp Business API, team inbox, AI agents, SMS and voice to businesses in India, billed in US dollars.
Can I send SMS from Unecast?
Yes. Bulk and OTP SMS run on the same platform, over the web app, REST or SMPP. Sri Lanka is live today, and other countries are enabled on request.
Does Unecast charge extra for AI replies?
AI replies are pay as you go, at about $0.002 to $0.015 each from a prepaid balance. If the balance runs out, the AI pauses and chats go to your team.
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