# Photon Pricing

Photon brings your agents to iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and beyond. Prices are in US dollars. This is the Markdown version of https://photon.codes/pricing.

## Plans

| Plan | iMessage price | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | Everything you need to get started. Powerful APIs, open-source tools, and zero cost |
| Pro | $25/mo | For growing teams that need more power, more channels, and priority support |
| Business | $250/line/mo | Unlimited scale, dedicated infrastructure, and full platform access for your business |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom-tailored for organizations that demand full control, dedicated support, and no limits |

### Free

Everything you need to get started. Powerful APIs, open-source tools, and zero cost.

- Ideal for individuals
- Community support
- Best-in-class stability and reliability

iMessage, $0:

- Unlimited daily messages with Auto Scale
- RCS and SMS fallback
- Full direct messaging iMessage API access
- iOS 26 features supported - polls, background customization, and more
- Up to 10 users

Channels on this plan: SMS/RCS (included), Telegram.

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### Pro (Most Popular)

For growing teams that need more power, more channels, and priority support.

- Ideal for individuals and early-stage startups
- Community support with fast-track ticketing
- Best-in-class stability and reliability

iMessage, $25/mo:

- Unlimited daily messages with Auto Scale
- RCS and SMS fallback
- Full direct messaging iMessage API access
- iOS 26 features supported - polls, background customization, and more
- Up to 100 users

Channels on this plan: SMS/RCS (included), Telegram.

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### Business

Unlimited scale, dedicated infrastructure, and full platform access for your business.

- Unlock the full power of Photon
- Dedicated Slack & Discord support channel
- Enterprise-grade stability and reliability

iMessage, $250/line/mo:

- Dedicated iMessage lines
- Unlimited daily messages
- RCS and SMS fallback
- Full direct messaging iMessage API access
- iOS 26 features supported - polls, background customization, and more
- Cold outreach supported - up to 50 new contacts per day
- Full group messaging iMessage API access
- Bring your own iMessage mini apps
- Unlimited users*

\* Auto Scale Required for unlimited users

Channels on this plan: Phone Call, WhatsApp, SMS/RCS (included), Telegram.

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### Enterprise

Custom-tailored for organizations that demand full control, dedicated support, and no limits.

- Everything in Business, plus custom configurations
- Priority support with a dedicated Slack & Discord channel
- Enterprise-grade contractual SLA, stability, and reliability

iMessage, Custom:

- Unlimited daily messages with lowest throttling
- Full direct and group messaging iMessage API access
- iOS 26 features supported - polls, background customization, and more
- Cold outreach supported - up to 50 new contacts per day
- Bring your own iMessage mini apps
- Dedicated iMessage lines - you own the numbers
- Unlimited users

Channels on this plan: Phone Call (custom), WhatsApp (custom), SMS/RCS (included), Telegram.

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## iMessage features by plan

| Feature | Open Source | Free | Pro | Business |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number Type | Your own number | Managed Shared | Managed Shared | Managed Dedicated |
| Daily Messages | Unlimited (note 4) | Unlimited (note 4) | Unlimited (note 4) | Unlimited (note 4) |
| RCS and SMS Fallback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Direct Messaging API (note 1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polls, Chat Background | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Location Sharing | No | No | No | Yes |
| Maximum Users | - | 10 | 100 | Unlimited (note 2) |
| Group Messaging API | Limited | No | No | Yes |
| Cold Outreach | No | No | No | 50 per lines/day |
| Contact Sharing (note 3) | No | No | No | Yes |
| iMessage Mini Apps | No | No | No | Yes |

Notes:

1. Supports plain text, rich text, file attachments, and audio messages
2. Auto Scale required for unlimited users
3. Automatically share your agent name and profile pic
4. Unlimited daily messages needs Auto Scale

Enterprise has no column in this table. It includes everything in Business, with higher limits (such as the lowest message throttling) and custom configurations.

## iMessage number types

### Open Source

Run Photon on your own Mac and it automatically uses your iCloud account as your agent's iMessage number. Perfect for exploring and building locally before going production.

### Managed Shared (Free / Pro)

Photon maintains a large pool of numbers and assigns each of your users a fresh one they have never received a message from before. Everything is handled for you with no infrastructure to worry about.

### Dedicated Number (Business)

Numbers allocated just for your project. All your users text the same number and get connected to your agent. Nothing is shared with other tenants, giving you full control over your messaging identity.

## Open source

Photon is built on a foundation of open source. The core system is fully open-sourced - you can self-host using first-party and community platform adaptors, no Spectrum Cloud service required. Choose our hosted service and we handle the rest, from configuration to scaling, so you can focus on building.

GitHub: https://github.com/photon-hq

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I self-host Photon?

Yes, you can self-host Photon and use your own phone number. However, we recommend using Photon Cloud, which is free for personal use with up to 10 users. With Photon Cloud, you'll receive a managed phone number at no additional cost, along with access to more advanced features and a fully managed experience.

### What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and can arrange invoice billing for Business and Enterprise customers.

### Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes will be reflected in your next billing cycle.

### What does "Auto Scale Required" mean for Business tier?

For unlimited users on the Business tier, auto scale ensures your account automatically adds credits when needed to maintain uninterrupted service as your usage scales.

### Do I need technical expertise to use Photon?

While Photon provides powerful APIs for developers, our hosted service handles all the complexity. If you choose to self-host, some technical knowledge is recommended.

## Next steps

- Sign up: https://app.photon.codes
- Documentation: https://photon.codes/docs (index for agents: https://photon.codes/docs/llms.txt)
- Talk to an expert: https://photon.codes/contact