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Spec score 8.6 #11 of 76 in Transactional SMS Software

What it is

MoceanAPI provides APIs for business messaging and phone services, including SMS, WhatsApp, voice, number lookup, and verification. Its SMS API supports programmatic sending and receiving, with webhooks for delivery receipts and inbound messages. The company says its services connect to more than 1,000 mobile networks in over 190 countries and that its infrastructure can handle millions of messages. WhatsApp messages can include text, images, rich media, reactions, interactive buttons, lists, and product content. The Voice API can make, retrieve, and monitor calls; Number Lookup checks numbers; Verify sends generated codes through SMS, Telegram, or voice. API and web access are listed, with SDKs for Ruby, PHP, Python, C#, JavaScript, Java, and Go. Integrations include WordPress, Shopify, Salesforce, Slack, Zapier, Make, and n8n, among others. Billing is usage-based and varies by service and destination. The pricing note says plans start from $3/mo; there is no free plan, but a free trial is available. US and Canadian customers must purchase a number to send and receive SMS.

Spec sheet

Free plan
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Paid from
3Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include WordPress, Monday.com, Dolibarr, Odoo, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, and n8n.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Support
Mocean advertises 24/7 support through email, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and website live chat.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Headquarters
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Founded
2003Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Canada SMS requirements
Canada customers must purchase a number for sending and receiving SMS.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Company history
MOCEAN says it was founded in 2003 and began as an SMS API and mobile messaging solutions company.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Core service
MoceanAPI provides SMS, WhatsApp, Voice, Number Lookup, and Verification APIs for business communications.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Customer support
Customers can use a contact form or email [email protected].Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Free trial
A free trial is offered and no credit card is required.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Global availability
Services are available globally, with country-specific landing pages.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Global coverage
Its APIs connect businesses to more than 1,000 mobile networks in over 190 countries.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Inbound webhooks
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Messaging channels
The platform supports SMS, WhatsApp, and voice messaging worldwide.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Messaging features
The platform describes adaptive routing, a global compliance engine, real-time delivery monitoring, automation, and personalization tools.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Messaging restrictions
Public URL shorteners such as bit.ly and TinyURL are not allowed, and certain message categories are prohibited.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Number Lookup API
Number Lookup verifies phone numbers and helps reduce message failures.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Scale
The company says its infrastructure can handle millions of messages.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SDK languages
Developer support is listed for Python, Ruby, NodeJS, PHP, and Java.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SDK languages
Official SDKs and libraries are listed for Ruby, PHP, Python, C#/.NET, Node.js, Java, Go, and Node CLI.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Security and privacy
Mocean says it implements security policies and technical measures to protect personal data under applicable laws, including Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Short code support
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SMS API
The SMS API delivers messages instantly across global carriers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SMS capabilities
The SMS API supports programmatic sending and receiving of high-volume SMS worldwide, with webhooks for delivery receipts and inbound SMS.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Target customers
The company says it serves organizations of all sizes, from multinational corporations to small businesses.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Toll-free numbers
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Trial billing
During the trial period, each SMS is charged one credit; after an account goes live, top-ups are charged in euros according to displayed prices.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Two-way SMS
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
US SMS requirements
US customers must purchase a number for sending and receiving SMS.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Usage-based billing
Customers pay only for what they use, with no hidden costs stated.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Verify API
Verify sends generated codes through SMS, Telegram, or voice calls.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Voice API
The Voice API can make, retrieve, and monitor calls.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Volume discounts
Volume discounts are available by contacting the sales team.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
WhatsApp API
The WhatsApp API supports rich media and interactive customer messages.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
WhatsApp support
The WhatsApp API supports text, images, rich media, reactions, interactive buttons, lists, products, and product lists.Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com

Plans and prices

SMS pay-as-you-go Priced on request Send and receive SMS · Destination-dependent rates Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SMS pay-as-you-go Price not published Send and receive SMS · Destination-dependent rates Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
US/Canada toll-free number $3 a month billed monthly Toll-free number for SMS sending and receiving Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
US 10DLC campaign $15 a month billed monthly 10DLC campaign monthly fee Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
US 10DLC setup $20, paid once 10DLC brand/campaign setup Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
US 10DLC setup $20 a month 10DLC brand/campaign setup Read 24 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
United States Toll Free Number $3 a month monthly fee Required for United States SMS sending and receiving Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
United States 10DLC $15 a month monthly fee per campaign Setup fee: USD 20 per brand/campaign · external vetting: USD 45 optional · sender monthly fee: USD 3 per number Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
WhatsApp number $20 a month monthly fee per number One-time setup fee: USD 100 · client must provide the WhatsApp number · free-form message: USD 0.0050 Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Number Lookup Price not published per lookup Real-time number validation · mobile operator details · number status and validity Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
Outbound/Inbound Voice Price not published per minute Outbound voice: per minute · inbound voice: per minute Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com
SMS Price not published per SMS Local sending: per SMS · international sending: per SMS · local receiving: contact us · international receiving: per SMS Read 28 Sep 2026 · moceanapi.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Covers SMS, WhatsApp, voice, lookup, and verification APIs
  • Webhooks support delivery receipts and inbound SMS
  • SDKs are listed for seven programming languages
  • Services connect to networks in over 190 countries
  • Free trial is available

Limits

  • No free plan is listed
  • US and Canadian SMS requires purchasing a number
  • Public URL shorteners and certain message categories are prohibited

Who it suits

MoceanAPI suits organizations that need programmable SMS, WhatsApp, voice, number lookup, or verification services. Its API, SDKs, webhooks, and listed integrations may suit teams connecting messaging to existing applications.

Verdict

MoceanAPI offers several communication APIs with usage-based billing and broad stated network coverage. Review service-specific rates and number requirements, particularly for US and Canadian SMS.

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