MessageBird provides omnichannel messaging. MessageBird is generally best suited to smb teams and buyers. MessageBird is founded in 2015 and headquartered in Global.
Integrations: Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google
Support: Email|Live Chat|Documentation
MessageBird is one of 91 Conversational Marketing tools we track and compare on this site. Our editors currently rate it 4.4 out of 5, versus a 4.4/5 average across the category. On balance, its strongest points are easy integration and strong support, while the main trade-off buyers report is higher tiers cost more. Its feature set centers on API Access, Analytics, Automation, among others.
MessageBird is rated 4.4/5 by our editors, above the 4.4/5 average across the 91 Conversational Marketing tools we track. Pricing starts at Custom on a custom model, with a free trial available to test it first. It integrates with tools including Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google. Support is offered via Email|Live Chat|Documentation.
If MessageBird isn't quite the right fit, these are the other Conversational Marketing tools we rate highest:
Intercom (rated 4.5/5) — Intercom provides conversational customer platform. Priced from $74/month, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly higher than MessageBird by our editors.
Drift (rated 4.4/5) — Drift provides conversational marketing. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated the same as MessageBird by our editors.
Qualified (rated 4.6/5) — Qualified provides pipeline cloud salesforce. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly higher than MessageBird by our editors.
Tidio (rated 4.5/5) — Tidio provides live chat and chatbot. Priced from $0/free, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly higher than MessageBird by our editors.
Freshchat (rated 4.4/5) — Freshchat provides modern messaging. Priced from $0/free, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated the same as MessageBird by our editors.
LiveChat (rated 4.5/5) — LiveChat provides customer service chat. Priced from $20/month, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly higher than MessageBird by our editors.
Zendesk Chat (rated 4.4/5) — Zendesk Chat provides live chat support. Priced from $19/month, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated the same as MessageBird by our editors.
HubSpot Chat (rated 4.5/5) — HubSpot Chat provides crm live chat. Priced from $0/free, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly higher than MessageBird by our editors.
Olark (rated 4.3/5) — Olark provides simple live chat. Priced from $29/month, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated slightly lower than MessageBird by our editors.
Chatra (rated 4.4/5) — Chatra provides live chat ecommerce. Priced from $0/free, versus Custom for MessageBird. Rated the same as MessageBird by our editors.
Does MessageBird offer a free tier?
MessageBird does not currently offer a permanent free tier. A free trial is available if you want to test it before committing.
How much does MessageBird cost?
Plans start at Custom on a custom pricing model.
What are MessageBird's standout features?
The features our editors flag most: API Access, Analytics, Automation, Integrations.
What do people like about MessageBird?
Reviewers most often point to: Easy integration; Strong support; Proven results.
What are the downsides of MessageBird?
The most commonly cited drawbacks are: Higher tiers cost more; Setup time.
What's a good MessageBird alternative?
For most buyers we'd point first to Intercom — see the full comparison above for how it stacks up on price and features.
MessageBird is worth considering if you're evaluating Conversational Marketing tools as a smb buyer. It's one of the higher-rated options we track in this category, so it's a reasonable starting point for a shortlist.Read the pros and cons above, and check the alternatives if you want a wider comparison before deciding.
If you're comparing more than one option in this space, it helps to write down the two or three requirements that actually matter for your team before you start reading reviews, since pricing pages and marketing copy tend to make every tool sound like the right fit on paper. Ask each vendor directly about contract length, cancellation terms, and what happens to your data if you switch providers later, and weigh that alongside the feature comparison above rather than the headline price alone. It's also worth checking recent user discussions on forums or review sites for anything that's changed since a vendor last updated their own marketing pages, since pricing, limits, and supported integrations can shift between major updates. A short trial period, where one is offered, is usually the fastest way to confirm a tool actually fits your workflow before you commit to a longer contract. It's also fine to start with whichever tool has the best free trial or lowest-commitment plan, use it for real work for a week or two, and only then decide whether to negotiate a longer contract — that's usually a better test than anything a comparison page, including this one, can tell you in advance.
