8x8 Communications APIs provide programmable messaging, voice, and video for applications. Supported channels include SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Viber, LINE, and Zalo, as well as voice and video. Phone number support is available. The service is listed for Android, iOS, and web, with SDK platforms for iOS and Android. Pricing includes a Developer plan at no cost for 25 users, plus monthly Basic, Standard, and Business plans. Basic costs 99.00 USD per month for 300 users, Standard costs 499.00 USD per month for 1.5K users, and Business costs 999.00 USD per month for 3K users. Video Interaction plans use seat-based pricing: Basic is 99.00 USD per month, Pro is 109.00 USD per month, and Enterprise is 119.00 USD per month; each is listed for 100 to 249 users. Other options include pay-as-you-go, which charges for usage without commitments or contracts, and subscription plans with customized pricing and discounted rates as usage grows. The Enterprise option offers tailored pricing and a customizable solution. 8x8 Communications APIs has a free plan, with paid plans from $99/mo.
Who it is for
These APIs suit developers who want to add programmable messaging, voice, or video across the listed channels. The free Developer plan is listed for 25 users, while paid plans cover larger user counts or seat-based Video Interaction pricing.
What is good
- Programmable messaging, voice, and video are supported.
- Supports SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Viber, LINE, and Zalo.
- A free Developer plan is listed for 25 users.
- SDK platforms include iOS and Android.
- Pay-as-you-go has no commitments or contracts.
What to know first
- The free Developer plan is limited to 25 users.
- Listed paid monthly plans start at 99.00 USD per month.
- Subscription and Enterprise pricing is customized.
Verdict
Choose 8x8 Communications APIs if you need programmable messaging, voice, or video across its supported channels and platforms. The Developer plan covers 25 users; look at paid plans for larger listed user counts or Video Interaction seats.
Get started with 8x8 Communications APIs
- Visit the 8x8 Communications APIs website.
- Choose the free Developer plan to sign up for 25 users, or select a listed paid pricing option.
- Use the iOS or Android SDK platform, or the listed Android, iOS, or web platform.
What the free plan stops at
The Developer plan is listed for 25 users. Basic is 99.00 USD per month for 300 users; other monthly and seat-based plan limits are listed separately.
Questions about 8x8 Communications APIs
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Developer plan is free and is listed for 25 users.
How much do the monthly plans cost?
Basic is 99.00 USD per month, Standard is 499.00 USD per month, and Business is 999.00 USD per month.
What channels are supported?
Supported channels include SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Viber, LINE, Zalo, voice, and video.
Which platforms and SDKs are listed?
The service is listed for Android, iOS, and web. SDK platforms are iOS and Android.
What are the Video Interaction plan prices?
Basic is 99.00 USD per month, Pro is 109.00 USD per month, and Enterprise is 119.00 USD per month. Each uses seat-based pricing and is listed for 100 to 249 users.
Are pay-as-you-go and customized plans available?
Yes. Pay-as-you-go charges for usage with no commitments or contracts. Subscription and Enterprise options have customized pricing.
8x8 Communications APIs plans and pricing
All plansCompared on communications platforms as a service
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $99/mo
- Channels supported
- SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, Viber, LINE, Zalo, voice, video
- Pricing model
- payg
- Programmable voice
- Yes
- Programmable messaging
- Yes
- Programmable video
- Yes
- SDK platforms
- iOS, Android
- Phone number support
- Yes
