Understanding SMSLeopard’s Pricing and Packages.
June 8, 2025
written by Maingi
SMSLeopard provides a transparent, scalable pricing model across its core suite of services—including SMS, WhatsApp, surveys, sender IDs, shortcodes, and data bundles, plus ChatSasa integration. Here’s what you need to know:
💵 Bulk SMS Pricing
Our SMS rates are tiered based on cumulative top-ups:
Top‑up (KES) | Safaricom | Airtel | Telkom | Equitel |
0–10,000 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
10,001–50,000 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
50,001–100,000 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 1.00 |
100,001–300,000 | 0.60 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
300,001–500,000 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 0.70 | 1.00 |
500,001–999,999 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
1,000,000+ | 0.30 | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
The best rate—KES 0.30/SMS on Safaricom—becomes available after topping up over KES 1 million.
All SMS credits are VAT-inclusive and never expire.
📲 Bulk WhatsApp Messaging
Supported via the official WhatsApp Business API.
Includes rich media messaging (images, videos, documents) plus unlimited replies.
WhatsApp Pricing
Message Type | Cost (KES) per 24-hr Session |
Marketing broadcasts | 3.71 |
Service/utility notifications | 1.32 |
User-initiated chats (reply) | FREE (within 24 hrs) |
AI/Human agent responses | 1.00 per message |
Session billing applies per recipient within a 24-hour window.
Pricing aligns with your SMS top-up tier for consistency.
📊 SMS Surveys via Shortcodes
Shared Shortcode (24566): KES 1.50 per 160-character SMS.
Dedicated Shortcodes: Price depends on your SMS tier—details available upon request.
🆔 Sender IDs
Customize your messaging with branded sender identities:
Safaricom: KES 7,500
Airtel: KES 7,500
Telkom: KES 4,700 (Approximate, one-time fee per network)
5️⃣ Shortcodes (Dedicated)
Ideal for campaigns needing short, memorable numbers:
Network | Setup Fee | Monthly Cost |
Safaricom | 17,400 | 17,400 |
Airtel | 17,400 | 17,400 |
Telkom | 17,400 | 10,400 |
Equitel | 17,400 | 17,400 |
🌐 Data Bundles (Safaricom only)
100MB — KES20
250MB — KES40
500MB — KES85
1GB — KES170 / month
🤖 ChatSasa (Web & Mobile Chat)
ChatSasa, SMSLeopard’s integrated chat solution—including web, mobile, and WhatsApp—comes with:
AI-powered chatbots and human-agent integrations
Live chat analytics
Multilingual conversational support
Pricing:
Basic Plan: KES 10,644/month (or KES 9,047/month when billed annually)
Includes:
1,000 contacts
KES 3,326 in broadcast credits
KES 1,995 in AI interaction credits
Additional:
KES 5.32 per extra contact
KES 0.67 per extra broadcast credit
AI token use: from KES 0.0059 (GPT-3.5) to KES 0.05987 (GPT-4)
✅ What’s Included
Bulk SMS & WhatsApp messaging
Integrated surveys and two-way chat
Sender IDs & shortcodes
SMS billing, data top-ups, and API access
Free trial credits
VAT-inclusive rates and non-expiring credits
📌 In Summary
SMSLeopard offers a comprehensive messaging ecosystem at clear, competitive rates. Your per-unit costs decrease as you scale. Whether you’re exploring WhatsApp, shortcodes, surveys, or team chat, pricing scales with your use—making it ideal for businesses, NGOs, or enterprises of all sizes.
For your precise SMS, WhatsApp, shortcode, and ChatSasa pricing, access your dashboard or contact support—we’ll help you pick the right plan.