iMessage API for business: pricing and Agency options
Compare one AI agent with separate client workspaces. Claw Messenger supports iMessage, RCS, and SMS without a Mac.
per subtenant
Agency is request-only. We review the use case before acceptance. Payment does not reserve a number or start provisioning. It does not start the monthly plan.
The short answer
An iMessage API for business can serve one AI agent or separate client workspaces. One agent starts at $5 monthly. Agency costs $199 monthly per provisioned subtenant, plus $250 one-time parent onboarding.
- Best for
- Self-serve fits one agent. Agency fits separate client or team workspaces under one parent account.
- Not for
- Neither path is for high-volume cold outreach. Agency also requires a use-case review.
One agent and many client workspaces need different plans.
Self-serve
One AI agent can start at $5 monthly. Base includes 250 messages and 1 registered number.
| Plan | Monthly | Messages |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $5 | 250 |
| Growth | $15 | 2,000 |
| Plus | $25 | 6,000 |
| Pro | $50 | 15,000 |
The seven-day trial requires a card. Inbound and outbound messages both count toward your monthly allowance.
See self-serve limitsAgency
Use Agency when each client or team needs isolated access, recipients, usage, routing, and a separate visible line under one parent account.
Each provisioned subtenant gets one dedicated visible number. Creating a subtenant is a separate step: it assigns an available line and immediately charges the $199 monthly plan. Failed payment or exhausted capacity blocks creation.
Read the Agency modelManaged services charge by line, contacts, or messages.
Apple does not provide a public server API for iMessage. Managed services handle the infrastructure. Self-hosted tools run on a Mac that you own.
| Service | Public entry | Price unit | Setup | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claw Messenger | $5/month | Messages | Managed | One AI agent |
| Claw Messenger Agency | $199/subtenant + $250 onboarding | Messages + overage | Managed | Client workspaces |
| Blooio | From $39/month | Flat monthly | Managed | Dedicated API line |
| LoopMessage | From $20/month | Active contacts | Managed | Contact-based use |
| Sendblue | $100/line/month | Flat monthly | Managed | Inbound-first teams |
| Linq | Quote required | Contract | Managed | Larger deployments |
| BlueBubbles | Free software + Mac | Hardware and upkeep | Self-hosted | DIY control |
| AirMessage | Free software + Mac | Hardware and upkeep | Self-hosted | Personal use |
Compare the operating boundary, not only the monthly price.
Check whether clients share keys, recipients, usage, or routing.
Model the bill by line, active contact, included message, and overage.
Confirm how replies return to your AI agents before rollout.
Review the use case before acceptance or any service promise.
Claw Messenger supports AI agents built with common frameworks or custom HTTP code.
Free software still carries hardware and maintenance costs.
BlueBubbles and AirMessage are free software. Both need a Mac that stays awake. Include hardware, electricity, setup, remote access, macOS permissions, updates, and recovery time in your estimate.
iMessage API pricing FAQ
How much does Claw Messenger Agency cost?
Agency costs $199 monthly per provisioned subtenant. Parent onboarding costs $250 once. Each subtenant includes 1,000 inbound and outbound messages. Additional messages cost $0.005 each.
Does Apple offer an iMessage API for business?
No public Apple iMessage API exists for server applications. Apple Messages for Business is a separate customer-support channel. Business builders use managed infrastructure or Mac-based software.
Can I start for $5 monthly?
Yes. Base costs $5 monthly and includes 250 messages and 1 registered number.