SMS API

Use our SMS gateway to connect with your favorite backend systems.

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What is our SMS Gateway API?

Sakari’s messaging API capabilities give you the opportunity to connect your own backend systems with ease. Quickly integrate your current business tools with our RESTful messaging gateway which is built to the latest OpenAPI 3.0 standards.

  • Send customized messages to all your contacts
  • Sync and manage your contact data
  • Manage SMS templates, campaigns, and more
  • Use web hooks for real-time notifications
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SMS API Features

Our API is packed with powerful, yet simple tools to maximize your integration.


Flexible Pricing

With multiple pricing plans, choose what works best for your business model.


Cloud Storage

All of your data is hosted safely and securely in cloud hosting data centers.


Reliable

99.99% uptime. Redundant data centers and network connections.


Quick & Easy

Get started quickly. Start sending text messages in less than 5 minutes.


Throughput

Quick processing of messages to ensure your SMS are sent in an instant.


Secure

Encrypted and protected to the latest security standards.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of API is it?

The Sakari SMS API is a RESTful API using JSON for requests and responses protected by OAuth V2. OAuth V2 is an industry standard for authenticating when using API's. Sakari provides you with a client ID and secret, which can be exchanged for a JWT, which can then be used to call our APIs.

What will I need to get started using the SMS API gateway?

We recommend you read our API quickstart guide, but the basics are:

  • A Sakari account. You can sign up for free here: https://hub.sakari.io/signup
  • A tool to make API calls such as curl or Postman
  • A mobile device that’s capable of receiving SMS messages

Can I send linked Rich Text Messages with the API?

Yes, the API has been configured to send personalized Rich Text Messages.

How quickly can I start sending messages?

Within minutes. With the Sakari SMS API, we've made it simple to get started. With a single API, you can send messages to an unlimited number of contacts.

Where is the SMS API documentation?

You can find the API documentation here.

Does Sakari integrate with other applications?

Yes. Sakari integrates with over 1,000 of your favorite business tools. Check out our integrations page.

How do the pricing plans work?

We offer monthly subscriptions which start at $16 USD per month and include one free dedicated US, Canada, United Kingdom or France phone number (other countries are available for an additional charge).

Each plan has an associated message segment per country, which can be found here. These plans are all month-to-month with no contract and you can upgrade or downgrade at any time. Any unused credits in a month will roll over for a period of 90 days.

All messaging plans can be shared across your entire team, with unlimited users and contacts. Each plan is on a month-to-month term, with no contract, no per user fees, no setup fees and any unused credit will roll over for a period of 90 days. 

At any point additional top-up credits can be purchased to supplement your credit - paying the same per message segment rate of your current plan.

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