## TL;DR Blooio is the Linq Blue alternative with published pricing ($39/mo shared, $289/mo dedicated), no setup fees, a free trial, and modern Apple endpoints (FaceTime, FindMy). Migration from Linq takes most teams under a day. ## Blooio vs Linq at a glance | Feature | Blooio | Linq | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Published pricing | Every plan listed publicly | Quote-only, book a sales call | | Setup fees | $0 on Shared and Enterprise | $500+ reported setup fee | | Free trial | Free trial, no credit card | No public trial | | Shared plan tier | Shared from $39/mo | Not offered | | FaceTime (audio/video) | Supported | Not available | | FindMy endpoints | Supported (listLocationContacts) | Not available | | MCP server | Included — see /integrations/mcp | Not available | | Risk-tolerance monitoring | Real-time account-health dashboard | Not publicly documented | ## Blooio pricing $39/mo shared unlimited, $289/mo dedicated unlimited, and multi-line discounts up to 50% on dedicated plans. No setup fee, free trial with no credit card. ## Linq pricing Linq does not publish pricing — you must book a sales call. Customer reports describe setup fees of $500+ and annual contracts with custom quotes that scale by line count and channel. ## Why Blooio is the best Linq alternative - Transparent pricing — you don't need a sales call to see the real number - No setup fees on Shared or Enterprise plans - Free trial with no credit card - FaceTime and FindMy endpoints out of the box - Native GoHighLevel, n8n, Make, Zapier integrations - MCP server for AI agents - Near-instant support via messaging ## Switching from Linq to Blooio Most teams finish the migration in a single day. The Linq iMessage API and the Blooio REST API cover the same core primitives — send message, inbound webhook, contact capabilities — so swapping them is mostly a URL and auth header change. 1. **Start a Blooio free trial.** No sales call, no credit card. You'll get a dedicated iMessage-enabled number immediately. 2. **Swap REST endpoints.** Replace the Linq send call with `POST /v2/api/chats/{phone}/messages`. Our [docs](https://docs.blooio.com/) have the 1:1 field mapping. 3. **Point webhooks at Blooio.** Update your inbound webhook URL — you'll get delivery, read, reaction, and inbound events on one endpoint. 4. **Install the GHL app.** If you run GoHighLevel, install the Blooio integration and delete any Linq middleware — no code changes needed on your side. Want the full head-to-head? [Blooio vs Linq Blue comparison](/content/compare/blooio-vs-linq-blue/index.html). ## Linq alternative FAQ **How much is the Linq iMessage API?** Linq does not publish its iMessage API pricing. Customers typically quote setup fees of $500+ and annual contracts that scale by line count and channel. Blooio publishes every plan: $39/mo shared, $289/mo dedicated, with multi-line discounts up to 50%. **Is Blooio a good alternative to Linq Blue?** Yes. Blooio matches Linq's core iMessage API capabilities and adds FaceTime, FindMy, an MCP server, native GoHighLevel, risk-tolerance monitoring, and a free trial with no credit card. Most teams finish the migration in a single day. **Can I migrate from Linq without downtime?** Yes. Keep both APIs live in parallel for a week, shift a single workflow (like new-lead follow-ups) to Blooio, verify inbound and webhook behaviour, then flip the rest of the traffic. Number port from Linq to Blooio takes 3–5 business days. **Is Blooio affiliated with Linq?** No. Blooio is an independent iMessage API service. Linq and Linq Blue are trademarks of their respective owners. Any comparisons here are drawn from publicly available information. **Does Blooio have an MCP server like Linq?** Blooio has a first-party MCP (Model Context Protocol) server so AI agents can send iMessages, pull contact capabilities, and read inbound threads. Linq does not publicly offer an MCP server. ## Simple, transparent pricing Choose the plan that fits your volume and scale as you grow. ### Shared Cost-effective for small businesses $89/ month - Shared number - Standard email support - 15 new contacts/day - CRM integrations included - Full API access - Limited to 1 number - No hidden fees - Does not support custom area codes ### Dedicated Professional messaging at scale $289/ month each line - Dedicated number - Unlimited Messages - Inquire about FaceTime support - Custom area code ($75/number one-time fee) - Full API access - CRM integrations included - Number porting included - No activation fee - No hidden fees ### Free Trial Try Blooio with 20 free messages $0/ month - 20 free messages - Full API access - No credit card required - No commitment - Does not support custom area codes ### Starter For personal projects and testing $39/ month - Shared number - Support via tickets - 5 new contacts/day - Perfect for testing & personal use - Full API access - Limited to 1 number - No hidden fees - Does not support custom area codes ### Shared Enterprise High volume on shared infrastructure $149/ month - Shared enterprise number - 20 new contacts/day - Dedicated account manager - Advanced analytics dashboard - Full API access - Custom integrations - Limited to 1 number - No hidden fees - Does not support custom area codes ### Dedicated Maximum scale with tiered pricing $195 50% off/ month each line - All features from Commercial Dedicated, plus: - Inquire about FaceTime audio & video calling - Number pools - Auto-scaling (inquire to activate) - Auto-unbanning (inquire to activate) - Volume pricing discounts - Dedicated account manager - Priority incident response - Migration onboarding support - Multi-organization number discounts ### Concierge Need a hands-on implementation? 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