❓ FAQ
System Requirements
How much CPU and Memory does WAHA need?
WAHA has multiple 🏭 Engines under the hood, and the CPU and Memory requirements change depending on the engine used.
We strongly recommend using a VPS or server with a minimum 2CPU and 4GB RAM configuration for the project even for a single session.
If you want to host more sessions - please check the numbers below
| Sessions (accounts) in the container | WEBJS | NOWEB | GOWS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3CPU / 400MB | 0.1 CPU / 200MB | 0.1 CPU / 200MB |
| 10 | 3CPU / 2.5GB | 1CPU / 2GB | 0.5 CPU / 1GB |
| 50 | 15CPU / 20GB | 2CPU / 4GB | 1.5 CPU / 3GB |
| 100 | - | 4CPU / 8GB | 3-5 CPU / 5GB |
| 500 | - | - | 5-8 CPU / 25GB |
Looking for Hosting?
We’ve been using the.hosting for quite a while and had a great experience.
They offer a wide range of server configurations and locations - highly recommended! 👍
How to horizontally scale WAHA?
You can scale WAHA horizontally by running multiple instances of WAHA on different servers and distribute the load between them.
Read about WAHA Scaling - how to handle 50+ sessions ->
WAHA Plus
What is the difference between WAHA Core and WAHA Plus?
These are two versions of the product we build:
WAHA Core
- The free and open source project available for everyone.
- Supports automating a single WhatsApp Account (aka 🖥️ Sessions)
- Sends and receives unlimited text messages.
- Doesn’t have any built-in 🔒 Security features, which means you need to make sure your infrastructure is secure.
WAHA Plus
- The full version available through donations
- Supports unlimited 🖥️ Sessions
- Sends and receives multimedia messages (images, videos)
- Has built-in 🔒 Security features
You can find the full comparison table on 🎁 Support Us page.
What is the difference between Core, Plus and PRO Tiers?
- Core Tier - it’s free tier (aka community edition) that you’re already in, and you can use WAHA Core for free!
- Plus Tier - allows you to have access to WAHA Plus docker image and enjoy all features available in the product!
- PRO Tier - also gives you access to WAHA Plus image AND WAHA Plus Source Code on GitHub. Also our team will pay additional attentions to your requests 🫶
You can find the full tier comparison table on 🎁 Support Us page.
Is it a one-time donation?
No. WAHA Plus is not a one-time purchase - but the version you install keeps running after your subscription ends, until WhatsApp makes backward incompatible change, or you need to install or update WAHA.
An active subscription is needed to:
- Pull any update (compatibility fixes, new features, security patches)
- Reinstall or move WAHA Plus to another server
ℹ️ WhatsApp typically makes changes every 3–6 months (timing can vary by region). So it’s more like “every 3-6 month donation”
Keep WAHA Alive
Please consider staying subscribed so we can continue developing and maintaining WAHA - both Core and Plus versions 🫶
See the full comparison on the 🎁 Support Us page.