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Dev tools · June 27, 2013

Outbound - A single events API for emails, push, sms, and voice

Empower your product manager. Let them decide what the messages to your users say, when those messages are triggered, as well as how they are sent (sms, email, etc.) while you focus on building product features. They'll be able to use trusted providers like sendgrid, twilio and apple so you don't have to worry about message delivery.

Outbound - A single events API for emails, push, sms, and voice launched on June 27, 2013 with 59 votes, #29 of 476 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

Outbound is a unified messaging platform that lets product managers create and trigger customer communications across email, SMS, push notifications, and voice without developer involvement. It integrates with established providers like SendGrid, Twilio, and Apple to handle message delivery. The service is designed for teams who want to separate messaging logic from product development, allowing engineers to focus on core features while non-technical stakeholders manage user-facing messages and their delivery channels.

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Connect with customers on web, mobile and social channels using a unified messaging platform. Automate replies, scale quickly and support conversations easily.

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