Yes, WhatsApp does offer the "WhatsApp Business API," which is a paid service designed for businesses to interact with their customers at scale. Unlike free platforms like Telegram or GroupMe, which provide open Bot APIs for developers, WhatsApp's API has a cost and requires approval from Meta. This difference is why many developers prefer Telegram or GroupMe for creating bots, as they offer similar functionality without the upfront fees and restrictions of WhatsApp's Business API.
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