The Modern
MessageBird Alternative
Same omnichannel messaging API. Transparent pricing. Built-in AI agents. See why developers are switching from Bird.
No credit card required. First US phone number is free.
Feature Comparison
Everything you need, plus AI capabilities Bird doesn't offer.
| Feature | Zavu | MessageBird |
|---|---|---|
| SMS API | ||
| WhatsApp Business API | ||
| Email API | ||
| Built-in AI Agents | ||
| Knowledge Base (RAG) | ||
| Visual Flow Builder | ||
| Per-contact pricing | ||
| Free first US number | ||
| Webhooks included | ||
| Multi-language SDKs |
Pricing Comparison
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees or complex tiers.
| Item | Zavu | MessageBird |
|---|---|---|
| SMS to US (per message) | $0.0077 | $0.0085 |
| WhatsApp conversation (marketing) | $0.005 + Meta fee | Meta fee + markup |
| US Phone Number | 1 Free, then $1.15/mo | $1.50/mo |
| AI Agent (GPT-4o-mini) | $0.15/1M input tokens | Not available |
| Inbound webhooks | Free | Free |
Why Developers Switch
Save on Every Message
Our per-contact pricing means unlimited messages to the same user for one flat fee. High-volume senders save significantly.
Built-in AI Agents
Automatically respond to customer messages with AI. No third-party integrations needed. Connect your LLM and go.
Simpler Pricing
No complex tiers or surprise fees. Pay for what you use with transparent per-contact and carrier costs.
Developer-First
Clean REST API, comprehensive SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, Ruby, and Java. Documentation that developers love.
Real Support
Talk to actual engineers, not ticket queues. We help you migrate and optimize your messaging infrastructure.
Enterprise Ready
99.9% uptime SLA, SOC 2 compliance, and dedicated infrastructure for high-volume customers.
Migration FAQ
How hard is it to migrate from MessageBird?
Most migrations take a few hours. Our REST API follows similar patterns, so the changes are straightforward. We provide migration guides and can help you port your phone numbers.
Do you support all the same channels as MessageBird?
We support SMS, WhatsApp, and Email. We don't support Voice yet, but it's on our roadmap. Plus, we have AI agent capabilities that Bird doesn't offer.
What about reliability?
We maintain 99.9% uptime with redundant infrastructure. We use the same carrier connections for SMS delivery. For WhatsApp, we're direct Meta partners.
Can I try before fully migrating?
Yes! Start with a test integration, verify everything works as expected, then migrate your production traffic when ready.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes, for high-volume senders we offer custom pricing. Contact us for enterprise plan details.
Ready to Switch?
Join developers who've already made the switch. Start free, migrate at your own pace.