Global Number Generation and Screening Cost Estimation: A Complete Budget Planning Guide Under Pay-Per-Number Model

When overseas marketing teams plan Telegram or WhatsApp customer acquisition campaigns, the most headache-inducing question is often not “how to screen numbers” but “how much it will cost.” Without a clear concept of generation and screening cost estimation, it’s easy to end up in an awkward situation of budget overrun or idle balance. This article, based on KK-DATA platform’s pay-per-number model, provides a complete budget planning method to help you spend every penny wisely.

1. Understanding the Pay-Per-Number Model – The Foundation of Cost Estimation

Before diving into budget calculations, let’s first clarify KK-DATA’s billing logic. Unlike traditional monthly subscription packages, KK-DATA adopts a no subscription, pay-per-number-tested model: number generation is free, and fees are deducted from your balance only after a screening task is completed. This design allows small and medium-sized teams and users with flexible needs to precisely control spending.

1.1 Core Rules of Pay-Per-Number Billing

• Generation is free: Using the global number generation module (random generation from 240+ countries/regions, number range generation, CSV import) incurs no cost.
• Screening deducts per number: After each screening task is completed, the system calculates the fee based on the actual number of numbers tested and the selected screening type (e.g., Telegram activation check, activity check, gender identification), then deducts it from the balance.
• Insufficient balance prevents new task submission: Before submitting a task, the system checks whether your balance can cover the estimated fee to prevent interruption due to insufficient funds mid-task.
• Deduction timing: Fees are deducted only after the task is completed; unfinished tests are not charged.

1.2 Cost Differences from Traditional Monthly Packages

Monthly packages (e.g., tiered by platform or test volume) are suitable for teams with very stable monthly needs, but have obvious drawbacks: if the actual monthly test volume is far below the package limit, the extra payment is non-refundable; if it exceeds the limit, additional payment or package upgrade is required. Pay-per-number is fully flexible — you pay for 100,000 numbers tested, with no wasted budget. For B2B overseas teams, especially those in experimental or project-based operation phases, pay-per-number is a smarter choice.

2. Four-Step Cost Estimation Method: From Goal to Budget

To scientifically estimate generation and screening costs, just follow four steps.

2.1 Determine Target Country and Number Volume

First, clarify your target market: Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East, or Europe/America? Cost differences between countries are minimal (since generation is free and screening unit prices are mostly consistent), but the “valid probability” of numbers affects actual spending. For example, in some countries, operators mark a large number of invalid numbers, resulting in a high invalid ratio, so testing the same number of numbers yields fewer valid results, making relative costs higher.

Recommendation: Start with 1-3 core target countries and estimate an initial number volume (e.g., 100,000 numbers). When generating numbers, use the global number range generation feature or manually import known number ranges to ensure source quality.

2.2 Select Platform and Screening Type

Different platforms (Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, RCS) have different test unit prices; within the same platform, different test types (e.g., “activation check,” “activity check,” “gender identification”) have different prices. The following common combinations need to be calculated separately:

• Telegram activity check: Only checks whether the number has Telegram activated and is recently active (you can specify a 7/15/30-day window).
• Telegram gender identification: On top of activity, identifies gender via avatar; usually costs more.
• WhatsApp validity check: Only verifies whether the number is registered on WhatsApp.
• iMessage activation check: For Apple user scenarios.

Be sure to select the test type based on actual marketing needs; don’t blindly go for the most expensive “full test.” For example, if you only need to send messages to Telegram groups, a “TG activation check” is enough; there’s no need for gender identification.

2.3 Calculate Estimated Fee

Assume you want to run a Telegram gender identification test on 100,000 numbers. Based on the real-time price in the console (suppose unit price = X yuan/number), the screening cost = 100,000 × X yuan. Generation is free, so total cost equals the screening fee.

Note: If you use the data deduplication warehouse, numbers already tested historically will not be charged again, so the actual deduction will be less than 100,000 numbers. This will be explained in the next step.

2.4 Consider Data Deduplication to Save Costs

KK-DATA has a built-in data deduplication warehouse that prevents duplicate testing across tasks. For example, if you tested 50,000 numbers for TG activation last week and want to test the activity of those same 50,000 numbers this week, the system automatically recognizes that these numbers already exist and will not deduct the “activation check” fee again (only the “activity check” fee). In practice, if you have already performed a certain test on a batch of numbers, re-submitting them later will not incur additional expense. This is an important cost control technique.

3. Hidden Costs in the Full Chain of Generation and Screening

Even with the above four steps, there are several easily overlooked hidden costs:

• Invalid number ratio: If the source quality is poor when generating numbers, it may contain a large number of invalid number ranges (e.g., empty numbers, disconnected numbers). These numbers are still tested during screening, but the results are useless, wasting the test fee. Recommendation: After generation, do a small batch test (e.g., 1,000 numbers) to evaluate the valid ratio before deciding on full-scale testing.
• Duplicate submission without deduplication: If the same numbers appear in multiple tasks and you don’t use the data deduplication warehouse, you will be charged repeatedly. Be sure to use the deduplication feature to merge before submission.
• Task splitting cost: Some people split a large task into multiple small tasks for batch testing. Although the total deduction amount is the same, each submission requires meeting the minimum balance requirement (e.g., insufficient balance prevents submission), which may increase operational costs.

4. How to Use Platform Tools for Budget Estimation

The KK-DATA console provides two key tools to help you intuitively complete generation and screening cost estimation.

4.1 Check Real-Time Prices in the Console

Log in to the Application Console, and on the “Price” or “Billing” page, you can see the real-time unit prices for all platforms and test types. Prices may change with operational strategies (e.g., promotions for certain countries/platforms). It’s recommended to confirm the latest price before each task to avoid estimating based on old prices.

4.2 Estimated Fee Prompt Before Task Submission

When you create a screening task, the system automatically calculates the estimated fee based on the number of numbers selected and the test type, and displays it prominently above the submit button. If you choose a combination of test types (e.g., TG activation + gender identification), the system calculates based on the combined price. After confirming the estimated fee, you can click the submit button. If the balance is insufficient, the system will prompt you to recharge.

This mechanism avoids the embarrassment of “submitting first and then finding out your balance is insufficient,” and also allows you to know the cost before starting the task.

5. Horizontal Comparison of Different Billing Models and Selection Strategy

In addition to KK-DATA’s pay-per-number model, other platforms offer monthly packages, tiered monthly packages, or hybrid models. Here is an objective comparison:

Billing Model	Advantages	Disadvantages	Suitable Scenarios
Pay-per-number (e.g., KK-DATA)	High flexibility, no minimum spend, pay for what you use	Unit price may be higher than packages (for large volumes)	Teams in experimental phase or with fluctuating monthly demand
Monthly package (e.g., some tools)	Lower unit price for high volume, predictable monthly cost	High risk of budget waste, low flexibility	Very stable monthly test volume and large scale
Hybrid model (e.g., thdata, etc.)	Base monthly + pay-per-number for excess	Complex structure, still requires estimation	Medium-scale stable testing

Selection suggestions:

• If your team’s monthly test volume is below 100,000 numbers and demand changes quickly, prioritize pay-per-number.
• If monthly volume is stable above 1 million, you can compare total costs with monthly packages. But always use the latest official prices from each platform, as unit prices can change.
• Don’t blindly buy a monthly package just because it “looks cheaper” — be sure to leave room for redundancy and consider whether excess test volume will be wasted.

6. Practical Cases: Budget Simulation for Two Typical Scenarios

6.1 Scenario 1: Telegram Community Management – Activity Check on 100,000 Numbers

Goal: Check whether 100,000 numbers from a target country (e.g., Indonesia) are active on Telegram within 7 days.

Steps:

1. Generate 100,000 Indonesian numbers (free).
2. Select “Telegram activity check (7 days)” test type.
3. Check real-time console price: suppose unit price = A yuan/number.
4. Estimated fee = 100,000 × A yuan.
5. Before submitting, the system shows the estimated fee; confirm sufficient balance and submit.
6. Optimization suggestion: If some numbers have already been tested for TG activation, use the deduplication warehouse to avoid duplicate test fees.

6.2 Scenario 2: WhatsApp Bulk Private Messages – Validity Check on 50,000 Numbers

Goal: Check whether 50,000 numbers are registered on WhatsApp for private message promotion.

Steps:

1. Generate 50,000 target country numbers (e.g., Mexico) for free.
2. Select “WhatsApp validity check”.
3. Console price: suppose unit price = B yuan/number.
4. Estimated fee = 50,000 × B yuan.
5. Consider invalid ratio: if the invalid number rate in that country’s number ranges is about 20%, then out of 50,000 only 40,000 are valid, but the test fee is still charged for 50,000. Recommendation: Reserve a 10%-20% budget buffer, or first test 10,000 to evaluate the valid ratio before going full scale.
6. When submitting, an estimated fee prompt will also appear.

FAQ

Q: How are number generation and screening charged?
A: Number generation is free. Only after each screening task is completed, fees are deducted from your balance based on the number of numbers tested. Specific unit prices are based on real-time console prices.

Q: Why are many of my generated numbers invalid after testing, wasting money?
A: It is recommended to first evaluate the source quality, or use the data deduplication warehouse to filter known invalid numbers; also, test a small batch first (e.g., 1,000 numbers) before scaling up.

Q: Which is more cost-effective: pay-per-number or monthly packages from 007data/thdata?
A: It depends on your monthly test volume. If demand fluctuates and is experimental, pay-per-number is more flexible; if demand is stable and high-volume, monthly packages may have a price advantage. It is recommended to compare based on the latest official prices of each platform.

Q: Is the estimated fee shown when submitting a task consistent with the actual deduction?
A: It is basically consistent because the deduction logic is based on the submitted number count and selected test type. However, if the task is interrupted due to system issues (rare), the actual deduction may be lower than estimated.

Q: How can I keep my budget within 100 USDT?
A: First determine the target platform and test type, calculate using the console’s real-time price; prioritize using the data deduplication warehouse to reduce duplicate testing; start with a small test batch (e.g., 10,000 numbers) and gradually scale up until the total test volume does not exceed 100 USDT ÷ unit price.

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Want to experience real-time prices and estimation features right away? Log in to the KK-DATA Application Console to create your first screening task. For detailed operation guides, please refer to the official documentation. For any budget questions, feel free to contact customer support via Telegram @kkdata_cc.