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OpenWA
A free, open source, self-hosted WhatsApp API gateway.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is OpenWA?
OpenWA is a free and open source gateway that lets you send and receive WhatsApp messages through a self-hosted API. It gives businesses and developers full control over their messaging infrastructure without per-message fees, with the trade-off that you operate and maintain the gateway yourself.
Pros
- No per-message fees, unlike official API providers
- Self-hosted, so you keep full control of your data
- Large community and battle-tested codebase
Cons
- You run and maintain the infrastructure yourself
- Unofficial API carries a risk of WhatsApp restrictions
- Setup requires a server and some technical skill
Who should use OpenWA
Developers and businesses wanting programmable WhatsApp messaging without per-message costs.
Who may not need it
Non-technical teams that need an officially supported messaging API.
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