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Linq Alternatives with FaceTime calls

4 providers support FaceTime calls: FaceTime audio or video calls.

Providers with FaceTime calls

Blooio

One API for iMessage, WhatsApp and Apple Messages
Starting price
$39/month (Starter, shared number)
Free plan
Free trial: 20 messages total on a shared number, no credit card
PartialOn request for dedicated lines. Docs say the FaceTime API is disabled for now (returns 501).
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Sendblue

iMessage API and CRM texting for sales and agents
Starting price
$100/month per line
Free plan
Free sandbox: shared number, up to 10 verified contacts, no webhooks
PartialOutbound FaceTime audio over WebRTC (Agora). Needs a purchased FaceTime line.
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Chert

iMessage and FaceTime numbers for AI agents
Starting price
$25/month (Shared)
Free plan
24-hour trial: 10 messages and 10 FaceTime minutes on a shared line
SupportedInbound audio and video, outbound audio only, bridged to your LiveKit agent.
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BlueBubbles

Free, open-source iMessage bridge you host on a Mac
Starting price
Free
Free plan
Free and open source (Apache-2.0)
SupportedStart, answer and leave calls via FaceTime links; Private API. Pricing page moves it to 2.x Pro
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Not supported or not listed

  • Photon
    Not listed
  • Linq
    Not supportedDocs say the API does not place or answer calls.
  • LoopMessage
    Not supportedFaceTime API is in progress on the roadmap; today only an inbound FaceTime call webhook.
  • messages.dev
    Not listed
  • MessageBlue
    Not listedInbox video call button is marked coming soon; voice calls need the team to enable.
  • Claw Messenger
    Not supportedFAQ: no voice calls; text and media only
  • Texting Blue
    Not supportedCalls are listed only for the Business plan, marked coming soon
  • Apple Messages for Business
    Not listed
  • Twilio
    Not supportedNo iMessage support
  • Sinch
    Not supportedNo iMessage support
  • Telnyx
    Not supportedNo iMessage support
  • Vonage
    Not supportedNo iMessage support
  • Bird
    Not supportedNo iMessage support
  • Infobip
    Not supportedNo iMessage support

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