paisha.africa
WhatsApp Business API · Built for Africa

The WhatsApp API,
without the complexity.

Connect your number, grab one API key, and send & receive unlimited WhatsApp messages over a single REST endpoint. No middlemen, no per-message surprises — billed locally in TZS.

✓ Unlimited messages ✓ Connect in minutes ✓ Local payments & support
send a message
$ curl -X POST https://api.paisha.africa/whatsapp/messages/send-text \
   -H "X-API-Key: pa_live_••••••••" \
   -d '{ "chatId": "255700000000@c.us", "text": "Hello 👋" }'

# 200 OK
{ "id": "wamid.HBgL...", "status": "sent" }

Unlimited

Messages / month

1 API

Simple REST endpoint

< 5 min

To connect a number

TZS

Local billing & support

Everything you need

One API for all your WhatsApp messaging

From transactional alerts to two-way conversations — Paisha gives you the building blocks and gets out of your way.

Unlimited send & receive

No per-message fees and no caps. Send notifications, OTPs and replies as fast as your business grows.

One simple REST API

A clean, predictable endpoint at api.paisha.africa/whatsapp. If you can call an API, you can use Paisha.

Connect your number in minutes

Scan a QR code from your dashboard and your WhatsApp number is live — no Meta paperwork to wait on.

Real-time webhooks

Receive every incoming message at your own webhook URL to power chatbots, support desks and automations.

Usage analytics

See exactly how many messages you send and receive, right from your dashboard.

Local billing & support

Pay in TZS via bank or mobile money, with a team that understands the local market.

How it works

Live in four steps

1

Create an account

Sign up with email or Google in seconds.

2

Pay & get approved

Choose a plan, upload your payment receipt, and we verify it quickly.

3

Scan the QR

Link your WhatsApp number from the dashboard.

4

Call the API

Use your key to send and receive messages programmatically.

Pricing

Simple, transparent plans

Unlimited messaging on every plan. No hidden per-message fees.

Most popular

Monthly

50,000 TZS / mo

Unlimited WhatsApp messages, 1 connected number, billed monthly.

  • Unlimited messages
  • 1 WhatsApp number
  • Inbound webhooks
  • Usage analytics
  • Local support
Choose Monthly

Unlimited

Custom

Unlimited WhatsApp messages, 1 connected number, no recurring fee.

  • Everything in Monthly
  • No recurring fee
  • Priority support
Choose Unlimited

Enterprise

Let's talk

Multiple numbers, higher throughput, or a custom integration? We'll tailor a plan.

  • Multiple numbers
  • Priority support
  • Custom terms
Contact sales

FAQ

Questions, answered

Paisha is a WhatsApp API platform. You connect one WhatsApp number, get an API key, and send and receive WhatsApp messages programmatically over a single REST endpoint — no complex setup.
Create an account, choose a plan, and upload proof of your payment. Once our team approves it, you connect your WhatsApp number by scanning a QR code and start using the API immediately.
Yes. Every paid plan includes unlimited sending and receiving on your connected number. We count your sent and received messages for analytics, but we do not cap them.
We support local offline payments — bank transfer or mobile money. You upload your receipt and your account is activated after a quick manual verification.
Each account connects one WhatsApp number. If you need more numbers, contact us about a custom plan.
Yes. Incoming messages are delivered to your own webhook URL in real time, so you can build chatbots, notifications, OTP flows and support tools.
No. Paisha is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.

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