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WhatsApp Business setup and automation
Customers who would rather message than call or email.
One fixed fee. Never by the hour. That is £2.50 under the median of 4 published prices.
- WhatsApp Business account set up on your number
- Chat button on your website
- Automatic replies, with enquiries sent to your inbox or CRM
- Meta and messaging platform fees paid by you, at cost
How long: 1 week
What other agencies charge for WhatsApp business setup and automation
4 published prices for WhatsApp business setup and automation on the same basis, from 4 providers, have a median of £1,697.50 (middle half £1,300 to £2,121.25). ellul.ai's £1,695 is £2.50 under the median of 4 published prices.
| Who | Price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ellul.ai | £1,695 | One-off | Fixed, this page |
| SparkLDNLondon · sparkldn.pages.dev | £1,000 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“From £1,000. Setup, plus API costs” |
| Andlane LtdLondon · andlane-website.pages.dev | £1,400 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“Andlane chatbot builds start at £1,400 for a single channel (web or WhatsApp)” |
| Paul WalshBlackburn, Lancashire · paul-walsh.co.uk | £1,995 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“Two-way messaging: from £1,995 (beside Notifications: from £995 and Support automation: from £2,995)” |
| Softomate SolutionsUK · softomatesolutions.com | £2,500 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“WhatsApp AI setup starts from £2,500 for implementation.” |
Prices as each provider publishes them on its own page, read November 2026; dollars at £0.75 and euros at £0.86. The data: JSON and CSV.
How many people are asking for it
690 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for WhatsApp business setup and automation between November 2025 and November 2026, 193 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/freelance_forhire, r/B2BForHire, r/forhire. Three of them: request 1, request 2, request 3. Every service ranked. These are businesses looking to buy each service, not jobs we are offering: ellul.ai sells these services and does not recruit through this site.
You pay separately, at cost
- The messaging platform provider's monthly fee, paid to them
- Meta's per-message charges, paid at cost
What you supply
- Your business phone number, and access to it for the verification code
- Admin access to your Meta business portfolio and your website
- Access to the inbox or CRM that should receive enquiries
What the price does not cover
- Meta decides business verification and any Meta Verified badge
- Meta approves message templates; marketing messages go only to customers who opted in
The rules that apply
- WhatsApp's Business Messaging Policy (updated 23 September 2026) lets a business contact people only if they gave it their number or username and opted in to receive further messages. WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy
A cheaper way to do it
- For simple automatic replies, the WhatsApp Business app is free to download and has automated greeting and away messages and pre-written quick replies. WhatsApp for Business: WhatsApp plus built-in business tools
How it works
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A written scope and price by email within a day.
Work gets done
Done in-house, once you approve the scope.
Questions
How much does WhatsApp business setup and automation cost?
WhatsApp Business setup and automation costs £1,695 at ellul.ai, a fixed price agreed in writing before work starts. 4 published prices for WhatsApp business setup and automation on the same basis, from 4 providers, have a median of £1,697.50 (middle half £1,300 to £2,121.25).
What is included?
WhatsApp Business account set up on your number. Chat button on your website. Automatic replies, with enquiries sent to your inbox or CRM. Meta and messaging platform fees paid by you, at cost.
What is not included in the price?
You pay these directly, at cost: The messaging platform provider's monthly fee, paid to them. Meta's per-message charges, paid at cost.
What do you need from me?
Your business phone number, and access to it for the verification code. Admin access to your Meta business portfolio and your website. Access to the inbox or CRM that should receive enquiries.
What does it not cover?
Meta decides business verification and any Meta Verified badge. Meta approves message templates; marketing messages go only to customers who opted in.
Which rules apply to WhatsApp business setup and automation?
WhatsApp's Business Messaging Policy (updated 23 September 2026) lets a business contact people only if they gave it their number or username and opted in to receive further messages. (WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy)
Is there a cheaper way to do it?
For simple automatic replies, the WhatsApp Business app is free to download and has automated greeting and away messages and pre-written quick replies. (WhatsApp for Business: WhatsApp plus built-in business tools)
How many people are looking for WhatsApp business setup and automation?
690 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for WhatsApp business setup and automation between November 2025 and November 2026, 193 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/freelance_forhire, r/B2BForHire, r/forhire. Every service ranked the same way: https://ellul.ai/demand
How long does it take?
1 week. The written scope gives the timeline before anything starts.
Is it charged by the hour?
No. ellul.ai never charges by the hour or the day. The price is fixed against the written scope.
Get a fixed price for WhatsApp business setup and automation.
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