Pingram.io
Pingram.io (formerly NotificationAPI) is a combined email and SMS notification API with a monthly usage budget and a real free tier. · Pingram.io · Messaging
Overview
Pingram.io (formerly NotificationAPI) offers an always-free tier of 100 SMS or 3,000 emails per month, ideal for indie developers and startups needing a simple, no-cost start to transactional messaging.
Good fit
Use Pingram.io when you need a simple combined email and SMS API with a real, always-free starting tier.
- indie developers
- startups sending transactional email/SMS
- prototypes
Not a fit
Avoid if you need a dedicated IP, HIPAA compliance, or high-volume SMS without upgrading to a paid budget.
- need HIPAA or enterprise compliance
- need a dedicated IP
- high-volume SMS sending
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for a free Pingram.io account.
- Verify a sending domain.
- Generate an API key.
- Send a test email or SMS via the API.
- Monitor usage against your monthly budget.
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