AI Voice Agent Pricing in India: How to Compare Plans
· 5 min read · By the Orahz team
Pricing for AI voice and WhatsApp agents can look confusing. Plans are built on a few common models. Knowing them helps you compare offers and avoid surprises on the bill.
Per minute
Voice agents are often billed by the minute of AI conversation. This matches the cost of the AI, but a busy month raises the bill. Look for an included allowance and a fixed rate for extra minutes.
Per chat or conversation
WhatsApp agents are commonly counted by conversation, for example one customer chat in a 24-hour window. This is easier to understand than counting messages.
Platform fee
Some providers charge a flat fee per agent and let you bring your own AI key, so Google bills the AI usage directly to you. This can be cheaper for high volumes and gives you control of the spend.
Costs that are separate
Check what is not included in a quote:
- WhatsApp message fees, charged by Meta to your own account
- Phone numbers and calling charges from your telephony provider
- GST, which is usually added to the price
- Setup, training or integration work
Questions to ask any provider
How many minutes or chats are included? What happens when I go over? Can I set a monthly limit? Who pays Meta and Google? Can I try it with my own callers first?