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WhatsApp API Coexistence

Use WhatsApp Business App & Official API Together

Keep your existing WhatsApp Business App. Add official API automation and AI on the same number — without losing your chat history.

7 days free · No credit card

What is API Coexistence

The Best of Both Worlds

Coexistence mode lets you keep using the WhatsApp Business App while simultaneously gaining access to the full power of the official WhatsApp Business API.

Keep Your Number

No need to change your phone number or migrate to a new account. Your existing WhatsApp Business number works for both App and API.

Preserve Chat History

Switch to Coexistence mode and keep up to 6 months of chat history synced between your Business App and API platform.

Both Work Together

Messages sent via the API appear in your Business App and vice versa. Real-time sync ensures your team never misses a conversation.

Setup Process

Three Steps to Coexistence

01

Keep Your WhatsApp Business App

No need to uninstall or reset your existing WhatsApp Business App. Your number and chat history stay intact.

02

Connect to Official API via Resayil

Use Meta's Embedded Signup to connect your number to the WhatsApp Business API through Resayil in minutes.

03

Both Platforms Work Simultaneously

Your Business App and Resayil's API platform run in parallel. Reply from either — messages stay in sync.

Feature Matrix

What Each Connector Supports

Compare the capabilities of QR (Business App) and Cloud API connectors side by side.

Feature QR / Business App Cloud API
Text messages
Media messages
Interactive buttons
List messages
Template messages
WhatsApp Flows
Contact cards
Location sharing
Catalog
Groups
Channels
Polls
Reactions
Business Account Features

Official Business Account Capabilities

Feature QR / Business App Cloud API
Business verification
Official Business Account
Quality rating
Template messages
Business profile
Catalog integration
Payment integration
Shopping features
Messaging & Throughput

Scale at Your Own Pace

Both connectors serve different volume needs. Choose the one that fits your current business stage.

QR Connector

  • Natural messaging rate
  • Built-in anti-spam detection

Great for personal and small-team usage

Cloud API

  • 60+ msgs/sec throughput
  • Tier-based: 1K → 10K → 100K → Unlimited
  • Enterprise-grade reliability

Built for high-volume business operations

Choose What Fits

Pick the Connector That Fits Your Business

Both connectors are fully supported in Resayil. Choose based on your message volume, growth plans, and compliance needs.

Best for QR Connector

  • Small business or solo operator
  • Lower daily message volume
  • Quick setup, no Meta approval needed
  • Budget-conscious operation

Best for Cloud API

  • Growing or enterprise business
  • High daily message volume
  • Marketing campaigns & automation flows
  • Compliance or SLA requirements
  • AI chatbots & advanced integrations
Migration

Switching Is Easier Than You Think

Enable API Coexistence without losing your existing setup. Follow these steps:

  1. 1 Go to Settings in your WhatsApp Business App
  2. 2 Select "Migrate to WhatsApp Business API"
  3. 3 Follow the Embedded Signup flow in Resayil
  4. 4 Your number is now connected in Coexistence mode

Chat history is preserved for up to 6 months. You can keep using the Business App alongside the API.

Pricing Overview

Transparent Pricing for Both Connectors

No hidden fees. Know exactly what you pay for.

QR Connector

Platform subscription only

  • No per-message fees from Meta
  • Pay only for your Resayil subscription

Cloud API

Platform + Meta conversation fees

  • 1,000 free conversations/month from Meta
  • Marketing conversations: ~$0.05–$0.10
  • Utility conversations: ~$0.02–$0.05
  • Service conversations: Free within 24h window

Most businesses stay within the free tier for the first months.

FAQ

Common Questions About Coexistence

Yes. With Coexistence mode enabled, your WhatsApp Business App and the Cloud API operate on the same number at the same time. Messages are synced in real-time so both sides stay in sync.
No. When you enable Coexistence mode, up to 6 months of chat history is preserved and accessible in both the Business App and the Resayil platform.
Yes. You can disable the API connection at any time and continue using just the WhatsApp Business App. Your number and history remain unchanged.
No. You use your existing WhatsApp Business number. Coexistence mode connects it to the API without requiring a new number or SIM.
Cloud API includes Meta's conversation fees after the first 1,000 free conversations/month. QR Connector has no per-message fees. The right choice depends on your volume and feature needs.
Message editing and deletion depend on WhatsApp's native capabilities for the message type. Template messages cannot be edited after sending. For standard messages, deletion is supported within the WhatsApp Flows framework.

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