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Everything people ask about Sociolync.

Straight answers about channels, pricing, WhatsApp rules, automation, the CRM and invoicing.

Short answer

Sociolync is a WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger inbox with chatbots, sequences, campaigns, a CRM and invoicing, made by Shalom Infotech. Plans start at ₹799/month with a 14-day free trial, and you don't need your own Meta account.

General

What is Sociolync?

Sociolync is a web platform from Shalom Infotech that brings WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger into one team inbox, and adds chatbot flows, follow-up sequences, bulk campaigns, WhatsApp templates, a leads CRM, quotations, invoicing and social posting, on one monthly plan.

Do I need my own WhatsApp Business API or Meta account?

No. Your number is set up and managed for you. You never need to register your own Meta Business Manager or keep a card on file with Meta.

How much does Sociolync cost?

Social is ₹799, WhatsApp ₹1,999 and Complete ₹3,499 per month, plus GST. WhatsApp messages are billed per message (marketing ₹0.99, utility and authentication ₹0.15), the first 1,000 service replies a month are free, and Messenger and Instagram messages are free. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no card required.

Which channels does Sociolync support?

WhatsApp, Instagram direct messages and Facebook Messenger for conversations, plus Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Company Pages for social posting.

Can my whole team use the same WhatsApp number?

Yes. Your team replies from one shared inbox in the browser. Social includes up to 3 team members, WhatsApp up to 5 and Complete up to 10.

Is Sociolync a CRM?

Yes. Every conversation becomes a lead with a status, deal value and tags, and leads can be converted into customers for quotations and invoices.

Who makes Sociolync?

Shalom Infotech Pvt Ltd, a Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner based in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, serving businesses in India, the US, the UK and Europe.

Pricing & plans

Which plan should I choose?

Choose Social if your customers message you on Facebook and Instagram. Choose WhatsApp if you also want a WhatsApp number with templates, bulk messaging, chatbot flows and sequences. Choose Complete if you want quotations, invoices and payments in the same workspace.

How are WhatsApp messages charged?

Per delivered message, on top of your plan: ₹0.99 for marketing templates and ₹0.15 for utility or authentication templates, excluding GST. The first 1,000 service replies each month are free; after that they're ₹0.15. Messages customers send you are free.

Why does WhatsApp cost extra when Messenger and Instagram don't?

Meta charges businesses for each WhatsApp message they send, but doesn't charge for Messenger or Instagram messages. We pass WhatsApp's per-message cost through at a transparent rate and keep Messenger and Instagram free.

Do I need my own WhatsApp Business account or Meta Business Manager?

No. Shalom Infotech owns the WhatsApp Business Account and pays Meta, and you get a dedicated number. You pay one bill to Shalom.

What's included in the free trial?

14 days with every feature in Complete, limited to 2 team members, 100 contacts, 50 free WhatsApp template messages, campaigns of up to 25 recipients, and 10 quotations and invoices. No card is required.

What happens after the 14-day trial?

Pick a plan and continue, or let it pause. Nothing is deleted, and you can resume whenever you're ready.

Can I change plans later?

Yes, any time, from Billing inside your workspace. The new limits apply immediately.

Are prices inclusive of GST?

No. Plan prices and WhatsApp message rates exclude 18% GST, which is added to your invoice.

How do I pay?

Online from the Billing page in your workspace, in Indian rupees.

What does the Enterprise plan include?

Unlimited team members, multiple WhatsApp numbers, volume WhatsApp rates, usage reporting across every number and priority onboarding. Talk to sales for a quote.

Unified Inbox

What is a unified inbox for WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger?

It is one shared screen where messages from WhatsApp, Instagram DMs and Facebook Messenger arrive together. Sociolync keeps one thread per contact, so your team replies from a single place instead of three separate apps.

Can several team members reply from the same WhatsApp number?

Yes. Everyone on your plan works from the same inbox and the same connected number, and you can see who is handling each conversation.

Can I send PDFs, images and voice notes?

Yes. You can send and receive images, video, documents such as PDFs, and audio in the inbox.

Do I need the WhatsApp Business app on a phone?

No. Sociolync works through the official WhatsApp Business Platform, so your team replies from the browser.

Is the conversation history saved?

Yes. Each contact's full history stays attached to their thread and their lead record.

More about Unified Inbox

Chatbot Flows

How do I create a WhatsApp chatbot without coding?

In Sociolync, open Chatbot Flows, enter a trigger keyword, type the reply and add up to three buttons. Save it and it starts replying on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger straight away.

How many buttons can a chatbot reply have?

Up to three, either quick-reply buttons or a link button to a web page.

Is the keyword match case-sensitive?

No. Matching ignores upper and lower case, so "Price" and "price" both trigger the flow.

Does the chatbot work on Instagram DMs too?

Yes. The same flow can run on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger.

Can a person take over from the chatbot?

Yes. Every auto-reply appears in the shared inbox, and your team can reply in the same thread at any time.

More about Chatbot Flows

Sequences

What is a WhatsApp drip sequence?

It is a series of follow-up messages that send automatically on a schedule, for example a welcome message today, a pricing reminder tomorrow and a check-in after four days.

Can a sequence stop when the customer replies?

Yes. A reply or a change of lead status (for example to Converted) can stop the sequence for that contact.

Can I message customers after the 24-hour window?

Yes, by using an approved WhatsApp template for that step. WhatsApp only allows free-form messages within 24 hours of the customer's last message.

How do I enrol contacts?

Enrol them in bulk by lead status or tag, or add individual contacts from the inbox or contacts list.

Can I see where each contact is in the sequence?

Yes. Each contact shows their current step, next send time and any delivery error.

More about Sequences

Bulk Messaging

How do I send bulk WhatsApp messages legally?

Message people who have opted in to hear from you, and use an approved WhatsApp template for anyone who hasn't messaged you in the last 24 hours. Sociolync builds both rules into the campaign screen.

Can I filter who receives a campaign?

Yes. Choose recipients by lead status, tag or channel.

Will I know which messages failed?

Yes. Each campaign records a sent or failed result for every recipient, with the reason where available.

Can I personalise a broadcast?

Yes. Approved templates support placeholders, such as the offer or date, filled in for the whole campaign.

Where do replies to a campaign go?

Straight into the unified inbox, as normal conversations with each contact.

More about Bulk Messaging

WhatsApp Templates

What is a WhatsApp template message?

A message format that WhatsApp approves in advance. Businesses need one to message a customer who hasn't written to them in the last 24 hours.

How long does WhatsApp template approval take?

Many templates are reviewed quickly, but it can take longer. Sociolync shows the current status so you know when it's ready to use.

Can templates include images and buttons?

Yes. Add an image, video or document header and up to three buttons.

Why was my template rejected?

Common reasons include formatting problems, unclear placeholders or content that doesn't fit the chosen category. Edit it and submit again.

Do I need my own Meta Business Manager to create templates?

No. Templates are created and submitted from inside Sociolync.

More about WhatsApp Templates

Leads & CRM

What is a WhatsApp CRM?

A CRM that captures leads from WhatsApp conversations and tracks them through a sales pipeline. In Sociolync it also covers Instagram and Messenger leads.

What lead stages does Sociolync use?

New Lead, Contacted, Quotation Sent, Follow-up, Converted and Lost, designed around how quotation-led sales actually move.

Can I import my existing contacts?

Yes. Import contacts from a CSV file, and export any filtered list back to CSV.

Can I see the value of my pipeline?

Yes. Each lead carries a deal value, so you can see what is in each stage.

Is the CRM a separate product?

No. It's part of every plan and shares the same contacts as the inbox, campaigns and invoicing.

More about Leads & CRM

Quotations & Invoicing

Can I send quotations from the same place I chat with customers?

Yes. Quotations and invoices live in the same workspace as the inbox and CRM, linked to the same contact.

How does client approval work?

The quotation email includes an Approve / Reject link. The client clicks it without needing an account, and the status updates in Sociolync.

Can I revise a quotation after the client rejects it?

Yes. Create a new version; earlier versions stay on record.

Does it support partial payments?

Yes. Record several payments against one invoice and see the balance due.

Will the PDF show my company's logo?

Yes. Each workspace uses its own logo and company details on quotations and invoices.

More about Quotations & Invoicing

Social Posting

Can I post to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at the same time?

Yes. Compose one post and choose any combination of your connected Facebook Page, Instagram account and LinkedIn Company Page.

Does it support LinkedIn personal profiles?

Sociolync posts to LinkedIn Company Pages.

Where do replies to my posts go?

Direct messages that come from your posts arrive in the unified inbox.

Can I delete a post later?

Yes. Post history lists every post, with an option to delete it.

Do team members need my social media passwords?

No. Accounts are connected once, and teammates post from inside Sociolync.

More about Social Posting

WhatsApp Business API

What is the WhatsApp Business API?

It is WhatsApp's platform for medium and large businesses (now called the WhatsApp Business Platform). Unlike the WhatsApp Business app, it supports team inboxes, automation, templates and integrations.

Do I need my own Meta Business Manager account?

No. With Sociolync your WhatsApp number is set up and managed for you, so you never register your own Meta Business Manager or keep a card on file with Meta.

What's the difference between the WhatsApp Business app and the API?

The app is for one phone and a few devices. The API (platform) is used through software like Sociolync, so a whole team can reply, automate and run campaigns from the browser.

Can I send bulk WhatsApp messages?

Yes, using approved WhatsApp templates for contacts outside the 24-hour window, with a sent/failed log per recipient.

How much does WhatsApp cost with Sociolync?

The WhatsApp plan is ₹1,999 per month plus GST, and messages are billed per message: ₹0.99 for marketing and ₹0.15 for utility or authentication templates. The first 1,000 service replies each month are free. See the WhatsApp pricing guide.

More about WhatsApp Business API

Instagram DM

Can I automate Instagram DM replies?

Yes. Chatbot flows reply automatically when a DM matches a keyword, with up to three buttons.

Can several people answer our Instagram DMs?

Yes. DMs arrive in a shared inbox that your whole team can work from.

Do I need an Instagram business account?

Yes. Instagram messaging integrations work with professional (business) accounts linked to a Facebook Page.

Can I post to Instagram from Sociolync?

Yes. Social Posting publishes image posts to Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Company Pages.

Are Instagram leads tracked in the CRM?

Yes. Each DM conversation becomes a lead you can move through the pipeline.

More about Instagram DM

Facebook Messenger

Can I manage Facebook Page messages with my team?

Yes. Messenger conversations arrive in a shared inbox that your whole team can reply from.

Can Messenger replies be automated?

Yes. Chatbot flows send an instant reply with buttons when a message matches a keyword.

Can I post to my Facebook Page from Sociolync?

Yes, using Social Posting, which also publishes to Instagram and LinkedIn Company Pages.

Do I need a Facebook Page?

Yes. Messenger for business works through a Facebook Page.

Is Messenger included in every plan?

Yes. All three channels (WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger) are included on every plan.

More about Facebook Messenger

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