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Omnichannel messaging platform for building chatbots across channels.
MessageBird, now rebranded as Bird, is an omnichannel messaging platform for building chatbots across channels. It provides APIs for SMS, WhatsApp, voice, email, and more, letting developers send and receive messages programmatically and build their own conversational experiences.
Key Features
- APIs for SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and email
- Volume-based pricing with no seat fees
- Global messaging coverage
- Verify and Lookup APIs
- Email plans from $15 a month
- Omnichannel CRM sold through sales
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SMS (US) | $0.0035 per segment | US outbound SMS per segment; inbound $0.0010 per segment. |
| WhatsApp (US) | From $0.005 per message | US rates with Meta's fee included: marketing $0.030, utility $0.0084, service $0.0050 per message. |
| Email Startup | $15/mo | 50,000 emails a month; Growth plans from $80 a month. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Omnichannel CRM and higher volumes, priced on request. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: developers who want cheap pay-as-you-go messaging APIs without seat fees.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
How it works
Bird prices by volume rather than by seat, with no platform fees and no per-seat tax. Published US rates include SMS at $0.0035 per segment and WhatsApp marketing at $0.030 per message with Meta's fee included. Email plans start at $15 a month, and the CRM product is sold through sales.
MessageBird suits developers and businesses that want low-cost, usage-based messaging without paying for seats. Teams that need a ready-made inbox or chatbot builder will need to build on top of the APIs or look elsewhere.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Very low per-message rates for SMS
- No seat fees or platform fees on APIs
- Transparent published rate cards
- Covers many channels from one API
✗ Cons
- Rebranded to Bird and now focuses on email and CRM
- No built-in inbox or chatbot builder in the API product
- Pricing pages change often and vary by channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MessageBird free?
No — MessageBird has no free plan. Pay as you go; US SMS $0.0035/segment, WhatsApp from $0.005/message
What is MessageBird best for?
developers who want cheap pay-as-you-go messaging APIs without seat fees.
What kind of tool is MessageBird?
MessageBird is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026