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WhatsApp (coming soon)

WhatsApp is on the roadmap for paid plans. Here's what to expect and how to register early interest.

WhatsApp (coming soon)

WhatsApp support is in development. When it ships, it will be available on Paid and Unlimited plans — not Free.

What to expect

WhatsApp Business API integration will work similarly to Messenger: Costello receives inbound messages from your WhatsApp Business number and replies automatically.

A few specifics that differ from Instagram and Messenger:

  • Requires a WhatsApp Business account (separate from a personal WhatsApp number). If you don't have one, Meta has a self-serve setup process.
  • Paid and Unlimited plans only — WhatsApp won't be available on Free. This is a Meta requirement: the WhatsApp Business API requires an active business verification with Meta, which comes with higher infrastructure costs.
  • Template messages for proactive outreach — the WhatsApp API allows outbound messages to customers who have opted in, opening up appointment reminders and follow-up flows. This is not part of the initial launch but is on the roadmap.

Current status

WhatsApp is pending Meta App Review. Meta requires a separate, detailed review before any app can send and receive WhatsApp messages via the API.

We don't have a firm launch date yet. Registered clinics will be notified by email when WhatsApp goes live.

Register early interest

If you want to be notified as soon as WhatsApp is available — and be first in the onboarding queue — submit a support case → with the subject "WhatsApp early interest" and your clinic's WhatsApp Business number (if you have one).

Next steps

Still stuck? Submit a case →