messagebird

aid: messagebird
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/messagebird/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
modified: '2026-05-04'
apis:
  - aid: messagebird:sms-messaging-api
    name: MessageBird SMS Messaging API
    tags:
      - Communications
      - Messaging
      - SMS
      - Text Messages
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/sms-messaging/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/sms-messaging/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-sms-messaging-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird SMS Messaging API allows developers to send and receive SMS messages
      to and from any country in the world through a REST interface. It supports features such as message
      scheduling, delivery reports, Unicode messages, and concatenated messages for longer content. The
      API provides both HTTP and SMPP connectivity options for high-volume messaging use cases.
  - aid: messagebird:voice-calling-api
    name: MessageBird Voice Calling API
    tags:
      - Calling
      - Communications
      - Telephony
      - Voice
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://voice.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/voice-calling/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/voice-calling/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-voice-calling-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Voice Calling API enables developers to make, receive, and control phone
      calls programmatically. It supports call flows for building interactive voice response systems,
      call recording, call transfers, and real-time webhooks for call events. The API provides global
      coverage and can be used to build contact center solutions, automated calling systems, and voice-enabled
      applications.
  - aid: messagebird:voice-messaging-api
    name: MessageBird Voice Messaging API
    tags:
      - Communications
      - Messaging
      - Text-To-Speech
      - Voice
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/voice-messaging/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/voice-messaging/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-voice-messaging-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Voice Messaging API enables developers to transform text messages into
      voice messages delivered to any country. It supports 26 languages with configurable attributes such
      as male or female voice, speaking rate, repeat options, and scheduling. The API is useful for sending
      voice notifications, alerts, and one-time passwords to users who may not have access to SMS.
  - aid: messagebird:conversations-api
    name: MessageBird Conversations API
    tags:
      - Chat
      - Communications
      - Messaging
      - Omnichannel
      - WhatsApp
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://conversations.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/conversations/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/conversations/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-conversations-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
      - url: asyncapi/messagebird-conversations-asyncapi.yml
        type: AsyncAPI
    description: The MessageBird Conversations API provides a unified interface for managing omnichannel
      messaging across platforms such as SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and more. It consolidates
      messages from multiple channels into a single conversation thread per contact, enabling consistent
      customer communication. The API supports sending and receiving messages, managing conversation state,
      and handling webhooks for real-time event processing.
  - aid: messagebird:whatsapp-api
    name: MessageBird WhatsApp API
    tags:
      - Communications
      - Messaging
      - Notifications
      - WhatsApp
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://conversations.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/whatsapp
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/whatsapp
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-whatsapp-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird WhatsApp API allows developers to send and receive WhatsApp messages
      for alerts, notifications, customer support, and two-factor authentication. It provides access to
      all WhatsApp Business features through a single API, including template messages, media messages,
      and interactive message types. The API supports rich media content and provides delivery and read
      receipts for message tracking.
  - aid: messagebird:verify-api
    name: MessageBird Verify API
    tags:
      - OTP
      - Security
      - Two-Factor Authentication
      - Verification
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/verify/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/verify/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-verify-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Verify API provides a simple way to implement two-factor authentication
      and phone number verification. It generates and validates one-time passwords delivered via SMS or
      voice call, handling token generation, delivery, and verification in a single workflow. The API
      supports configurable token length, expiration time, and delivery channel selection for flexible
      integration into sign-up and login flows.
  - aid: messagebird:lookup-api
    name: MessageBird Lookup API
    tags:
      - HLR
      - Number Intelligence
      - Phone Numbers
      - Validation
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/lookup/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/lookup/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-lookup-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Lookup API enables developers to validate and look up mobile phone numbers.
      It performs HLR lookups on the mobile network to identify number format, country, operator, and
      availability in real-time. The API is useful for cleaning contact lists, validating user-provided
      phone numbers, and determining the correct format before sending messages.
  - aid: messagebird:hlr-api
    name: MessageBird HLR API
    tags:
      - HLR
      - Mobile Network
      - Network Query
      - Phone Numbers
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/hlr/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/hlr/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-hlr-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird HLR API provides a way to send Home Location Register network queries
      to any mobile number globally. It allows developers to determine which operator a mobile number
      belongs to in real-time and check whether the number is currently active on the network. This API
      is commonly used for number portability checks, fraud prevention, and optimizing message routing.
  - aid: messagebird:contacts-api
    name: MessageBird Contacts API
    tags:
      - Address Book
      - Contacts
      - Customer Data
      - Groups
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/contacts/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/contacts/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-contacts-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Contacts API allows developers to manage contact information for end-users
      and customers across messaging platforms. It supports creating, reading, updating, and deleting
      contacts, as well as organizing them into groups for targeted messaging campaigns. A single contact
      can be associated with multiple communication channels such as SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
  - aid: messagebird:numbers-api
    name: MessageBird Numbers API
    tags:
      - Number Management
      - Phone Numbers
      - Provisioning
      - Telecommunications
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://numbers.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/numbers/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/numbers/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-numbers-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Numbers API enables developers to search for, purchase, and manage phone
      numbers programmatically. It supports local, toll-free, and mobile number types across multiple
      countries, with the ability to filter by pattern, type, and region. Purchased numbers can be configured
      for SMS and voice capabilities and assigned to specific messaging or calling workflows.
  - aid: messagebird:balance-api
    name: MessageBird Balance API
    tags:
      - Account
      - Balance
      - Billing
      - Credits
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://rest.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/balance/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/balance/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-balance-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Balance API provides developers with access to their account balance
      information. It returns the current payment type, available amount, and currency for the account
      associated with the API key. This API is useful for monitoring credit usage, building billing dashboards,
      and setting up automated alerts when account balances fall below a threshold.
  - aid: messagebird:integrations-api
    name: MessageBird Integrations API
    tags:
      - Integrations
      - Message Templates
      - Templates
      - WhatsApp
    image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
    baseURL: https://integrations.messagebird.com
    humanURL: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/integrations/
    properties:
      - url: https://developers.messagebird.com/api/integrations/
        type: Documentation
      - url: openapi/messagebird-integrations-openapi.yml
        type: OpenAPI
    description: The MessageBird Integrations API allows developers to create, fetch, and delete message
      templates for supported platforms. It currently supports template management for the WhatsApp platform,
      enabling developers to programmatically manage the templates required for sending WhatsApp Business
      notifications and messages. The API handles template submission, approval status tracking, and lifecycle
      management.
common:
  - type: JSON-LD
    url: json-ld/messagebird-context.jsonld
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/messagebird-message-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/messagebird-conversation-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/messagebird-contact-schema.json
  - type: Features
    data:
      - 'Email: starts $1.50 per 1,000 messages'
      - 'SMS: per-country rates with Bundle discounts'
      - 'WhatsApp: $0.005/msg + Meta passthrough'
      - 'Push: $0.0005/notification'
      - 'RCS: $0.005/msg + carrier passthrough'
      - 'Voice API: custom pricing'
      - REST API at api.bird.com
      - Default 50 req/sec/workspace
      - OAuth 2.0 + API keys
      - Webhooks for delivery, status, inbound events
      - 200+ countries supported
      - Inbox for omnichannel customer messaging
      - Flow Builder for no-code journey orchestration
      - Conversations API
      - Numbers (rental for phone numbers)
      - Verify API for OTP
    sources:
      - https://bird.com/en/pricing
    updated: '2026-05-04'
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