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Keep Your WhatsApp Business App AND Scale with WhatsApp Cloud API

The end of the impossible choice. Use both simultaneously. No more trading personal touch for enterprise power.

Same Number

Keep your trusted business number

No Data Loss

Sync 180 days of chat history

Hybrid AI + Human

Scale automation, stay personal

Zero Disruption

Seamless QR-code migration

The Tri-Sync System

Real-time synchronization across three touchpoints

WhatsApp Business App

Your Phone

WhatsApp Business App

whatsapp cloud api

seasalt.ai dashboard

central hub

seasalt.ai

field teams

mobile app

real-time sync
live
<100ms
real-time

Unlimited

synced devices

Unlimited

human users

180 Days

Chat History Sync

The Impossible Choice:

Keep Your Phone App OR Scale with Enterprise Tools?

Until now, you had to sacrifice one for the other.

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Stay Small
WhatsApp Business App

WhatsApp Business App

The Mobile-Only Trap

✓ What You Get

  • Native mobile experience
  • Free messaging

✗ The Dealbreaker

Maximum 4 linked devices

5th team member? Not possible.

  • Only 4 devices max
  • Cannot add agents as you grow
  • No automation or CRM
Lose Mobility
WhatsApp Cloud API

Cloud API

The Desktop-Only Trap

✓ What You Get

  • Unlimited agents
  • AI automation & CRM

✗ The Dealbreaker

Your phone is locked out

No mobile access whatsoever

  • No mobile app on your phone
  • Stuck with desktop/dashboard only

Either you stay stuck with limited team capacity,

or you lose the flexibility your business depends on.

This is the dilemma every growing business faces.

Now, Worry No More.

Introducing Meta WhatsApp Coexistence with Seasalt.ai. The only solution that bridges the gap, giving you the scalability of the API without giving up your phone.

WhatsApp Coexistence

Two platforms. One phone number. Zero compromises.

WhatsApp Business App

WhatsApp Business App

Mobile Experience

WhatsApp Cloud API

WhatsApp Cloud API

Enterprise Scale

Cloud API
Business App
BEST

Coexistence

Best of Both Worlds

What is WhatsApp Coexistence?

WhatsApp Coexistence is a revolutionary feature that allows businesses to use both WhatsApp Business App and WhatsApp Cloud API on the same phone number, simultaneously.

Before Coexistence

  • Lose chat history when migrating to API
  • Change phone number or get a new one
  • Choose between personal app or enterprise automation
  • Disrupt customer relationships during transition

After Coexistence

  • Keep same phone number
  • Sync 180 days of chat history
  • Use app and API simultaneously
  • Zero-disruption migration

A Unified Omni-Channel Engine

It's not just about syncing; it's about upgrading your entire customer support infrastructure.

3-Way Synchronization

Messages sync instantly between your Phone, Seasalt Web Dashboard, and Seasalt Mobile App. Send from anywhere, see it everywhere.

Unlimited Agents

Break the 4-device limit. Add 10, 50, or 100 agents to the same WhatsApp number. Assign conversations to human agents or AI bots seamlessly.

AI Agent Handoff

Enable AI Agents to handle off-hours inquiries on the platform, while you monitor results directly on your personal phone.

6-Month History Import

Don't start from scratch. We automatically pull in the last 6 months of chat history so your team has full context immediately.

Seasalt Mobile App

Employees don't need access to your physical phone. They can use Seasalt.ai App on their own devices to reply to customers on the go.

Unified Inbox

Combine WhatsApp with SMS, Messenger, LINE, and Instagram in one single view. Stop tab-switching and start solving.

The Setup Walkthrough

Get Started in Minutes

No coding required. Just scan and sync.

1. Add New Channel

Navigate to Seasalt.ai Workspace. Select "Channels" and choose new "WhatsApp Coexistence" option.

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2. Link Meta Account

Log in with your Facebook account. Select your business portfolio. Crucially, choose option "Connect a WhatsApp Business App".

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Connect a WhatsApp Business App

Create new WABA Account

3. Scan & Sync

A QR code will appear. Open Linked Devices on your phone and scan it. We instantly begin syncing up to 6 months of chat history.

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Scan with your phone

Syncing history... 75%

180 days of chat history

Real-World Use Cases

See how businesses across industries transform their customer experience with WhatsApp Coexistence

24/7 Customer Support

Automate mortgage and loan inquiries with AI. Complex cases routed to human agents instantly.

Zero Abandonment Rate

AI handles 80% of repetitive queries. Customers never wait on hold.

Compliance Ready

Full audit trails and archiving for regulatory requirements (GDPR, FINRA).

CASE STUDY: Bankia S.A.

  • ✓ 24/7 support achieved
  • ✓ Agent idle time reduced by 45%
  • ✓ Customer satisfaction: 9.1/10
  • ✓ Zero abandonment rate

Results

FAQ Resolution 80%
Avg Response Time <30s
Cost Reduction 60%

Transform your industry with WhatsApp Coexistence

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Technical Architecture

Understand how WhatsApp Coexistence works under the hood

Customer

Messages from any device

WhatsApp Business App

WhatsApp Business App

Mobile device

  • Native mobile interface
  • Manual 1:1 conversations
  • Group chats support
  • Voice/video calls
WhatsApp Business Platform

WhatsApp Cloud API

Server-side automation

  • Unlimited agents
  • AI chatbots
  • CRM integration
  • Advanced analytics
Seasalt.ai Platform

Seasalt.ai Platform

Unified inbox & orchestration

Message Mirroring

Real-time sync across all channels

Echo Events

Track manual app replies

Webhook Routing

Intelligent message routing

Inbound Mirroring

Customer → App + API simultaneously

App Echoes

Manual reply → API notification

API Echoes

Bot reply → App notification

20 MPS

Max message throughput for coexistence accounts

24 Hours

Sync window for importing chat history

180 Days

Chat history retention period

E2EE

End-to-end encryption for all messages

Webhook Events

  • messages - Incoming customer messages
  • smb_message_echoes - Manual app replies
  • smb_app_state_sync - Contact updates
  • history - 6-month chat import

Security & Compliance

  • End-to-End Encryption - All messages protected
  • Compliant - Full audit trails
  • HIPAA Ready - Healthcare certified
  • PCI DSS - Payment card security

Ready to implement WhatsApp Coexistence?

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Compare WhatsApp Solutions

See how WhatsApp Coexistence stacks up against alternatives

Feature
WhatsApp Business App Business App
WhatsApp Business Premium Premium
WhatsApp Cloud API Cloud API
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Coexistence RECOMMENDED
Cost Free $15-$350/month Per message Hybrid model
Same Number
Chat History 180 days
Multi-User 5 devices 10 devices Unlimited Unlimited
Automation Basic Basic Advanced AI AI + Human
Broadcast Limit 256 contacts 256 contacts Unlimited Unlimited
CRM Integration
Verification
Group Chats App only
Analytics Basic
Max Throughput Manual Manual 80+ MPS 20 MPS
Migration N/A N/A Disruptive Seamless
WhatsApp Business App WhatsApp Business App

Cost: Free

Multi-User: 5 devices

Automation: Basic

Broadcast Limit: 256 contacts

WhatsApp Business Premium

Cost: $15-$350/month

Multi-User: 10 devices

Automation: Basic

Broadcast Limit: 256 contacts

WhatsApp Business API

Cost: Per message

Multi-User: Unlimited

Automation: Advanced AI

Max Throughput: 80+ MPS

WhatsApp Coexistence RECOMMENDED

Cost: Hybrid model

Multi-User: Unlimited

Automation: AI + Human

Max Throughput: 20 MPS

Migration: Seamless, 180 days Chat History Sync

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Resources & Documentation

Everything you need to implement WhatsApp Coexistence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WhatsApp Coexistence?
WhatsApp Coexistence is a feature that allows businesses to use both WhatsApp Business App and WhatsApp Cloud API on the same phone number, simultaneously. Messages are synced in real-time between both platforms, enabling you to keep the personal touch of the mobile app while leveraging the automation and scale of the API.
Do I need to change my phone number?
No! One of the key benefits of WhatsApp Coexistence is that you keep your existing phone number. You don't need to get a new number or change your existing one. The QR-code based onboarding process links your current WhatsApp Business App number to the Cloud API.
Will I lose my chat history?
No, you can preserve up to 180 days of chat history during onboarding. When you link your WhatsApp Business App to the Cloud API via the embedded signup process, you have the option to import your last six months of conversation history and contacts. However, this must be done within 24 hours of completing the onboarding process.
How does the pricing work?
WhatsApp Coexistence enables a hybrid pricing model. Messages sent manually from the WhatsApp Business App remain 100% free. Messages sent via the Cloud API (including automated messages, templates, and broadcasts) follow Meta's conversation-based pricing model. This allows you to optimize costs by using free app messaging for personal 1:1 conversations and API messaging for scale and automation.
What are the technical limitations?
The main technical limitations are: 1) Throughput is capped at 20 messages per second (MPS) for coexistence accounts, compared to higher limits for standalone API accounts; 2) You must open the WhatsApp Business App at least once every 13-14 days to maintain the sync connection; 3) Some app features are disabled, including group chats syncing, disappearing messages, view-once media, and message editing/revoking.
Is it available in all countries?
No, WhatsApp Coexistence is currently in a phased rollout. As of January 2026, it's not available in certain regions including Nigeria and South Africa. Businesses with phone numbers from these countries are currently ineligible and will need to choose between standalone App or standalone API.
How long does migration take?
The migration process is designed to be quick and seamless. The QR-code based embedded signup flow typically takes 5-10 minutes to complete. If you choose to import chat history, this will happen in the background. The entire process can be completed in under 15 minutes with no disruption to your ongoing WhatsApp operations.
What happens if I stop using it?
You can discontinue using the Cloud API at any time. Your WhatsApp Business App will continue to work normally with your number. However, you'll lose access to the automation, multi-agent features, and CRM integration that the API provided. You won't be able to reactivate coexistence for that number until you contact Meta support and complete a new onboarding process.

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Zero Disruption

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AI + Human

Hybrid workflows

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