DataEngine
DataEngine: A free-to-start recharge platform with branded apps, agent tools and API access. Ranked #6 of 13 in Mobile Recharge Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams starting a top-up and agent business.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams starting a top-up and agent business
- Free planYes
- Recharge channelsApp
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports airtime top-ups across MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile
- Combines branded apps, WhatsApp ordering and a REST API
- Includes multi-tier agents, commissions and automated payouts
Where it doesn't
- Documented operator coverage is limited to four Nigerian networks
- API access and advanced reports are reserved for Business
- Paid pricing is listed only as monthly amounts billed yearly
Our verdict on DataEngine
DataEngine gives businesses a white-label way to sell airtime, data bundles and other digital services. It is aimed at small and mid-market teams building a top-up business, including those that want to manage agents alongside direct customer sales. Customers can place orders through branded Android and iOS apps or WhatsApp; the platform also offers a REST API for integrations. The published homepage documents airtime top-ups for MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile.
Its free-forever plan covers basic VTU selling, customer management, a basic wallet and basic support. The Verified plan adds a badge, higher transaction limits, agent management, reports, branding and priority support. Business adds API access, unlimited customers, multiple staff, advanced reports, custom branding and dedicated support. According to the vendor’s pricing page, prices are in Nigerian naira, exclusive of VAT; the listed paid entry is 1667, with monthly and annual options shown and readable prices given as monthly amounts billed yearly. That makes the free tier a way to begin, while teams needing API access or expanded reporting should compare the paid tiers.
The breadth is useful for operators who need more than a checkout flow: DataEngine combines wallet funding through virtual accounts and bank transfers, provider routing for data bundles, configurable branding, exportable transaction, revenue and settlement reports, and multi-tier commissions with automated payouts. WhatsApp broadcasts and automated customer messaging extend ordering beyond the apps, while REST API features include sandbox keys, webhooks and idempotency. The documented operator coverage remains four networks, so businesses needing broader coverage should assess alternatives. Small teams launching a branded Nigerian recharge and agent operation are the clearest fit; those seeking extensive operator reach should look elsewhere.
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DataEngine fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Recharge channels | App |
| Mobile operators | 4 |
| Postpaid bill pay | Yes |
| Agent hierarchy | Yes |
| Transaction reports | Yes |
| White-label option | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: WhatsApp, MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | dataengine.ng |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
DataEngine integrations
DataEngine lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- MTN
- Airtel
- Glo
- 9mobile
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