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messages.dev vs TextAlley
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
The iMessage API for AI agents.
Send real iMessages from your CRM.
Primary task
Agents
iMessage CRM
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $99/mo
Paid · from $79/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $99/mo
from $79/mo
Billing cycle
Monthly
Monthly
API access
Listed as available
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Webhooks
Not documented
Source rating
No rating recorded
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Catalog views
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302
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- REST API
- TypeScript SDK
- Managed infrastructure
- Unified messaging over iMessage/SMS/RCS
- Tapback reactions support
- iMessage integration
- Real phone number usage
- High open rate
- Delivery receipts
- Contact management
Listed limitations
- Limited Sandbox environment
- Only supports REST API
- No SDK for other languages
- Limited free messages per day
- No granularity in webhook notifications
- Requires Mac compatibility
- Limited CRM Integrations
- Requires personal phone number
- May compromise professional boundaries
- No mobile dashboard