Q: Other cost involved when using Tiny Talk via WhatsApp
I read a few comments and I need more clarifications on other costs when using your app. It seems that, in order to use Tiny Talk with WhatsApp, it is compulsory to subscribe to both WhatsApp API and OpenAI API. Hence, without these two, Tiny Talk wont work?
Based on my understanding, it is compulsory to have OpenAI API for website intergration, and compulsory to have WhatsApp API for WhatsApp integration. Correct?
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Jan 8, 2025A: Hello! 👋
Thank you for your questions!
You're correct—using Tiny Talk with WhatsApp requires both a WhatsApp API and an OpenAI API key. However, neither involves a subscription; both operate on a "pay-as-you-go" model.
WhatsApp:
Every WhatsApp Business Account includes 1,000 free service conversations monthly. Afterward, costs vary based on market and category, starting around $0.0625 per conversation I believe.
Learn more here: https://business.whatsapp.com/products/platform-pricing
OpenAI API:
Tiny Talk leverages AI from providers like OpenAI, but you'll need to bring your own API key. OpenAI also follows a pay-as-you-go model. Check pricing here: https://openai.com/api/pricing/
In summary:
- An OpenAI API key is mandatory to use Tiny Talk.
- For WhatsApp integration, you’ll pay for WhatsApp API usage after the 1,000 free monthly conversations.
Let me know if you have further questions! 😊
All the best,
Oscar