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Photon
by Photon · Messaging channels for agents (iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS, voice)
What it does on its own
Puts your own agent on iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS/RCS, email and voice through one API, so customers can text or call it like a person.
Photon 2.0 beta announced 2026-10-15 with $100 credits for people building messaging agents (https://x.com/PhotonHQ/status/2110789854242218066). Developer tool: you bring the agent.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Let customers text your agent on iMessage or WhatsApp
- Answer enquiries by SMS
- Give your agent a phone line
How to start
- Apply for Photon 2.0 early access at photon.codes/beta (claim the $100 credit).
- Connect your agent's endpoint to Photon's messaging API.
- Pick channels: iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS, email or voice.
- Test with your own number before giving it to customers.
Based on the official docs: photon.codes/beta. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
FAQ
- What does Photon do?
- Photon by Photon Puts your own agent on iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS/RCS, email and voice through one API, so customers can text or call it like a person.
- What does Photon cost?
- Photon costs Free; Pro $25/mo (up to 100 users); Business $250/line/mo (dedicated iMessage lines) (checked on the vendor pricing page, 2026-10-16). See the vendor pricing page for the latest.
- Does Photon have a free plan?
- Yes. Photon has a free plan or free tier (checked 2026-10-16). Pricing: Free; Pro $25/mo (up to 100 users); Business $250/line/mo (dedicated iMessage lines).
- How do I start with Photon?
- Apply for Photon 2.0 early access at photon.codes/beta (claim the $100 credit). Connect your agent's endpoint to Photon's messaging API. Pick channels: iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS, email or voice.
- What jobs can I hire Photon for?
- On Hire the Bot you can hire it for: Message customers on WhatsApp, iMessage and SMS.
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