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24 alternatives to Messaging APIs
A mono repo which collects APIs needed for bot development.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Messaging APIs launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Connect with your customers through different messaging apps
2016 · bird.com · its alternatives →
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The easiest way to build an FB bot. No coding required!
2016 · its alternatives →
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Conversation API▲275Build chatbots with memory using just an API
Jan 2026 · amarsia.com · its alternatives →
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BotList 2.0▲406The best bots for Messenger, Slack, Alexa, Discord and more
2017 · views4you.com · its alternatives →
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Helping developers make bots great again
2016 · medium.com · its alternatives →
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Abstract APIs▲341Simple, powerful APIs for everyday dev tasks
2020 · abstractapi.com · its alternatives →
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Layer Client API▲239Messaging, built for developers - now for web and desktop
2015 · its alternatives →
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Build your bot and reach 900 million people around the world
2016 · developers.facebook.com · its alternatives →
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Your bots — wherever your users are talking
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Courier▲257API, designer, and metrics for messaging & notifications
2021 · courier.com · its alternatives →
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Develop for multiple messengers using JavaScript
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A Postman collection for working with the Messenger Platform
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Your automated API support with a slack bot
2016 · apiassistant.com · its alternatives →
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