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Bird SMS vs ClickSend SMS API
Both stand on customer service text messaging software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit Bird SMS 
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+3
ClickSend combines business SMS, two-way replies, API tools, and integrations for recurring workflows. It has a 14-day trial but no free plan, and carrier fees and message-part charges can apply.
Visit ClickSend SMS APIThe facts
| Bird SMS | ClickSend SMS API | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Dedicated Number: $3.46 a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bird.com | clicksend.com |
| On customer service text messaging software | #6 of 10 | #2 of 10 |
Bird SMS: what it does well
ClickSend SMS API: what it does well
- API supports message management and cost checks.
- Supports two-way messaging and free inbound replies.
- SDKs are available for ten programming languages.
- Advertises 24/7 human-staffed chat support.
- Offers a 14-day trial.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Additional carrier fees apply.
- Messages over 160 characters incur multiple parts.
- New customers need support approval for SMS containing URLs.
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