TL;DR

Blooio starts at $39/mo with unlimited iMessages, RCS since launch, and a free trial with no credit card. If you're paying per-message overages on SendBlue, a switch usually pays for itself in the first invoice.

Blooio vs SendBlue at a glance

Feature Blooio SendBlue
Pricing model Flat-rate from $39/mo, unlimited iMessages Tiered plans with monthly message caps + overage fees
Free trial Yes — no credit card Not advertised
RCS support Since launch Added later, coverage varies
Native GoHighLevel Native GHL integration Requires bridge / plugin
Desktop experience Web app, no plugin Chrome plugin for full features
Reactions / tapbacks Tapbacks + emoji reactions Tapbacks only
Native iMessage polls Yes (sendPoll endpoint) Not supported
Company Bootstrapped, independent VC-backed

Blooio pricing

$39/mo shared, $289/mo dedicated — unlimited messages on every plan, no per-message fees, and multi-line discounts up to 50%. Free trial, no credit card.

SendBlue pricing

Starter plans begin around $49/mo with included message caps; exceeding the cap triggers per-message overage charges. Scaling to 6+ numbers requires contacting sales.

Why Blooio is the best SendBlue alternative

  • Flat-rate plans — no metered messaging, no overage surprises
  • RCS since day one, not bolted on
  • Native GoHighLevel, n8n, Make, and Zapier integrations
  • FaceTime, FindMy, polls, and link-preview control
  • Bootstrapped — pricing isn't subsidised by VC growth
  • Free trial with no credit card — see the product before buying

How teams migrate from SendBlue

  1. Start a Blooio free trial. Sign up at app.blooio.com/signup — you get an iMessage-enabled number immediately, no credit card required.
  2. Swap the send endpoint. Replace the SendBlue message-send call with Blooio's REST API. The field names are similar, and our docs have examples for every language.
  3. Re-point your webhooks. Update your inbound webhook URL to the Blooio inbound endpoint. The payload is JSON, signed, and contains everything SendBlue sent plus reaction and delivery-detail events.
  4. Port your number. For most teams, porting a US number from SendBlue to Blooio takes 3–5 business days. We handle the carrier paperwork.

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SendBlue alternative FAQ

How much is SendBlue?

SendBlue's AI Agent plan is $100/mo with a monthly message cap; larger plans scale by included volume and number of iMessage-enabled phone numbers. Exceeding the cap incurs per-message overage fees. Blooio, by contrast, is flat-rate from $39/mo with unlimited messages (limit on conversations started per day).

Is Blooio cheaper than SendBlue?

Almost always. Blooio's flat $39/mo shared plan beats SendBlue's inbound only AI Agent plan, and because Blooio includes unlimited iMessages, you don't pay overage fees at volume. Multi-line discounts apply up to 50% off on dedicated plans.

Does Blooio have feature parity with SendBlue?

Blooio matches SendBlue on core sending, inbound, reactions, attachments, and group messaging — and exceeds it on RCS (since launch vs added later), GoHighLevel/n8n/Zapier native integrations, iMessage polls, FaceTime, FindMy, custom link previews, and native contact-card sharing.

Do I need to switch my phone number?

No. You can port your existing US iMessage-enabled number from SendBlue to Blooio in 3–5 business days, or spin up a new Blooio number for testing without touching your existing one.

Is there a free trial of Blooio?

Yes — no credit card required. You get an iMessage-enabled number and full API access immediately, for as long as it takes to evaluate.

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

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