## 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](https://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](https://docs.blooio.com/) 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.

Prefer to read the full head-to-head? [Blooio vs SendBlue comparison](/content/compare/blooio-vs-sendblue/index.html).

## 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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