Can I still buy MessageBird?

MessageBird changed its name to Bird in February 2024. Bird currently offers messaging products to new customers; existing MessageBird accounts remain separate from accounts created on Bird's newer platforms.

Which should I choose for RCS?

Infobip lists RCS as an available programmable channel with pricing. Bird lists RCS in private beta, with access limited.

Which has cheaper SMS?

A general price winner cannot be established from the published rates. Bird lists $0.0035 per US outbound long-code segment before carrier fees; Infobip provides destination-based pricing that varies with factors including network and discounts.

Do I need a monthly plan?

Infobip offers pay-as-you-go communication channels and monthly subscriptions for additional products. Bird offers pay-as-you-go SMS without a monthly plan, alongside optional plans with higher limits or other benefits.

Can I try either platform before paying?

Infobip offers a 60-day self-signup trial with channel credits and restrictions on trial recipients. Bird publishes free tiers for some products and pay-as-you-go options; free software can still incur channel usage charges.

What are the SMS API sending limits?

Infobip says its message-sending APIs have no upper limit, although external providers can constrain throughput. Bird publishes a limit of 60 SMS send requests per minute on pay-as-you-go, with higher limits on paid plans.

Which integrates with my existing tools?

Infobip documents integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot, and WooCommerce. Bird lists integrations including Zapier, n8n, Attio, and Customer.io. Check the specific integration and actions you need before choosing.

Infobip vs MessageBird

Choose Infobip if you need RCS available now or a broader set of communication channels; choose MessageBird, now called Bird, if published US SMS rates and plan-specific API limits are central to your decision. Both sell business messaging services today, so this comparison is worth publishing. MessageBird changed its name to Bird in February 2024, and its former website now leads to Bird.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Infobip compared with MessageBird, one row per dimension
Dimension	Infobip	MessageBird
RCS availability	RCS API and pricing offered	RCS in private beta
Other messaging channels	Viber, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, LINE, and more	Apple Messages; SMS and WhatsApp
US SMS price	Destination-based pricing calculator; no fixed US rate stated	$0.0035 per outbound long-code segment, plus carrier fees
Billing and plans	Pay-as-you-go channels; monthly subscriptions for added products	Pay-as-you-go usage; optional product-specific plans
Getting started	60-day self-signup trial with channel credits	Free product tiers and pay-as-you-go options
SMS API sending limits	No upper limit stated for message-sending APIs; provider constraints apply	60 send requests per minute on pay-as-you-go; higher plan limits
Integrations	Salesforce, HubSpot, and WooCommerce integrations	Zapier, n8n, Attio, and Customer.io integrations
Messaging interfaces	API and no-code Broadcast interface	APIs and free shared Inbox; channel usage charged
Automation	Journey orchestration and chatbot builder	Automations charged per workflow invocation
Support	Email and in-product tickets; response times depend on package	Email and workspace-specific support options

Scroll the table sideways to compare each row.

Which should you choose?

Choose Infobip if

Teams that need RCS without waiting for private-beta access
Businesses using Viber or a wider range of messaging apps
Teams that want messaging alongside journey orchestration and a cloud contact center

See Infobip

Choose MessageBird if

Teams that want a published US SMS starting rate
Developers who want published SMS API limits by plan
Teams connecting messaging to Zapier, n8n, or Attio

See MessageBird

The verdict

Pick Infobip when your channel mix includes RCS, Viber, or other messaging apps beyond the core SMS, email, WhatsApp, and voice options. Pick Bird when you want to evaluate a published US SMS segment rate and compare sending limits before choosing a plan. For either product, calculate costs using your actual destinations, sender types, and expected traffic rather than comparing headline rates alone.