The iMessage API for Business - Real Blue Bubbles from Your CRM
What is an iMessage API? It lets you send and receive real iMessages (blue bubbles) programmatically, instead of green-bubble SMS. Apple doesn't publish a public iMessage API, so Sendara provides one - a public REST API plus no-code CRM integrations, Zapier, n8n and webhooks - so you send real blue bubbles with no Mac, no hardware, and no Apple enrollment. Flat $249/mo.
Is there an official Apple iMessage API?
No - Apple does not expose a public iMessage API for businesses. That's why teams who want to send iMessages programmatically use a managed provider instead of building against Apple directly.
Sendara is that provider: a managed iMessage integration that connects to your CRM and sends real blue bubbles. You don't host anything, you don't run a Mac, and there's no Apple enrollment to maintain - Sendara handles delivery and you send from the tools you already use.
What the Sendara iMessage API does
Real blue-bubble iMessage
Send genuine iMessages that read as a message from a trusted contact - not a green-bubble "spam" look.
Message your leads first
Start the conversation with your own opted-in leads on every plan - not just reply to inbound texts.
Native CRM integration
Send straight from HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Close, Salesforce or Pipedrive - no paid add-on software.
Public REST API
Full REST API access for custom integrations and automation - documentation at sendara.apidocumentation.com.
Zapier, n8n & webhooks
Trigger iMessages from Zapier or n8n with no code, and receive real-time delivery and reply events via webhooks.
RCS + SMS fallback
Reach contacts who are not on iMessage too, with no A2P registration to wait on.
Number porting
Port your existing number or pick a custom area code so your line matches your market.
Fully managed
No Mac, no hardware, nothing to host - Sendara runs the delivery for you.
How do you send an iMessage with Sendara?
How much does the iMessage API cost?
- $249/mo for your first line
- $149/mo each additional line
- $99 one-time setup
- Month-to-month, no annual lock-in - price published, not quote-only
Sendara vs Sendblue
| Sendara | Sendblue | |
|---|---|---|
| Real iMessage (blue bubbles) | Yes | Yes |
| Message your leads first (outbound) | Yes - every plan | Enterprise only (quote) |
| Native GoHighLevel / agency mode | Yes | No |
| No Mac or hardware | Yes | Yes |
| Published flat price | Yes - $249/line | No - message-first is quote-only |
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iMessage API, answered
What is an iMessage API?
An iMessage API lets you send and receive real iMessages (blue bubbles) programmatically, instead of green-bubble SMS. Apple doesn't publish a public iMessage API, so Sendara provides a managed one: it connects to your CRM and sends real blue bubbles - no Mac, no Apple hardware, and no enrollment to manage.
Is there a free or public Apple iMessage API?
No. Apple does not expose a public iMessage API for businesses. To send iMessages programmatically you use a managed provider like Sendara, which handles the delivery and connects directly to your CRM.
How do I send iMessages from my CRM?
Connect your CRM (HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Close, Salesforce or Pipedrive) to Sendara, get a dedicated number, and send - real blue bubbles, straight from the tools you already use. Sendara is fully managed, so there is nothing to host and no Mac to keep running.
Does Sendara have a REST API?
Yes. Sendara offers a public REST API for custom integrations, automation and developers building on top of it - documentation is at sendara.apidocumentation.com. You can also trigger iMessages from Zapier or n8n with no code, and receive delivery and reply events via webhooks.
Do I need a Mac or Apple hardware?
No. Sendara is fully managed - there is nothing to host and no Mac to keep running. You send from your CRM or the Sendara web app.
Can I message people who have not texted me first?
Yes. Sendara lets you message your own leads first, on every plan - so you can follow up with the opted-in leads from your ads and forms, not just reply to inbound texts.
Does it support RCS and SMS fallback?
Yes. Sendara sends real iMessages with RCS and SMS fallback, so your message still reaches contacts who are not on iMessage - with no A2P registration to wait on.
How much does the Sendara iMessage API cost?
Sendara is a flat $249/mo for your first line, $149/mo for each additional line, and a one-time $99 setup. Month-to-month, no annual lock-in - and the price is published, not quote-only.
Which CRMs does the Sendara iMessage integration work with?
Sendara integrates natively with HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Close, Salesforce and Pipedrive - no paid add-on software. GoHighLevel agencies can run iMessage across multiple client accounts.
Send your first iMessage
Real blue bubbles, straight from your CRM. Flat $249/mo, month-to-month, no Mac required.