September 6, 2026 · 4 min read

How much does it cost to text from an AI agent?

Self-serve costs $5 to $50 monthly. Pick by total inbound and outbound messages, not by texts sent alone.

Choose a plan
Self-serve$5–$50
1 outbound+1 inbound2 messages
A two-way exchange uses the allowance in both directions.
Self-serve prices

Start at $5. Add capacity only when you need it.

01

Base

$5/month
250 messages

One controlled agent thread

02

Growth

$15/month
2,000 messages

A small multi-contact agent

03

Plus

$25/month
6,000 messages

A growing support or workflow agent

04

Pro

$50/month
15,000 messages

The highest-volume self-serve agent

Every inbound and outbound text counts toward the monthly total. Reactions, typing indicators, and read receipts do not.

Estimate your bill

Count both sides of each conversation.

Outbound textsMessages your agent sends
Inbound textsReplies your agent receives
Monthly useChoose the next plan above it

For example, 20 conversations with 25 outbound and 25 inbound texts each use 1,000 messages. Growth includes 2,000 messages, so that pattern fits with room for another 1,000.

Separate client workspaces

Agency pricing starts where self-serve stops.

$199per provisioned subtenant each month
$250
one-time parent onboarding
1,000
messages included
$0.005
per additional message

Agency fits teams that need separate client or team subtenants. Each provisioned subtenant has its own visible number, routing, recipients, and usage. Agency is request-only. We review only your use case before acceptance.

Quick answers

What changes the final cost?

Does the channel change the price?

No. iMessage, RCS, and SMS use the same plan allowance when Claw Messenger selects the available route.

Can I use self-serve for cold outreach?

No. Self-serve supports controlled, consent-based conversations. New-recipient safeguards apply separately from monthly usage.

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