The messaging platform built for Tanzania
Direct connections to every Tanzanian MNO, TCRA compliance out of the box, and APIs that developers actually enjoy using. Everything you need to reach your customers -- in one platform.
Everything you need in one platform
Stop stitching together multiple vendors. Sakura SMS gives you SMS, WhatsApp, verification, campaigns, and analytics -- all from a single dashboard and API.
SMS API
Send transactional and promotional messages across all Tanzanian MNOs with a single API call.
WhatsApp API
Reach customers on WhatsApp Business with rich media, templates, and interactive messages.
Verify
One-time passwords with automatic channel fallback from SMS to WhatsApp to voice.
Inbox
Unified inbox for two-way conversations across SMS and WhatsApp in a single dashboard.
Campaigns
Bulk messaging with audience segmentation, scheduling, personalization, and opt-out management.
Analytics
Real-time delivery reports, engagement metrics, conversion tracking, and cost breakdowns.
Six reasons businesses choose Sakura SMS
We built the platform we wished existed when we were integrating with Tanzanian MNOs ourselves.
Local MNO Connections
Direct SMPP connections to Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel, and Halotel. No international routing, no middlemen, no added latency.
TCRA Compliance Built-In
Sender ID registration, time-of-day restrictions, opt-out handling, and content filtering are all handled automatically.
Pay-As-You-Go
No monthly minimums or long-term contracts. Pay only for the messages you send, with volume discounts that grow with you.
Developer-First
RESTful APIs, SDKs for every major language, comprehensive docs, and code samples. Send your first message in under five minutes.
Real-Time Analytics
Track delivery, engagement, and costs in real time. Export reports, set alerts, and monitor performance from your dashboard.
24/7 Support
Local support team based in Dar es Salaam. Reach us via WhatsApp, email, or phone any time of day or night.
Trusted by leading Tanzanian businesses
See how companies across industries use Sakura SMS to reach their customers.
“Sakura SMS transformed our customer communication. We moved from manual processes to fully automated transaction alerts and OTP delivery. Delivery rates went from 89% to 99.2%.”
“Our order confirmation and delivery notification SMS messages have a 98% open rate. Customers trust SMS more than email, and Sakura SMS makes it effortless to send at scale.”
“Appointment reminders via SMS reduced our no-show rate by 40%. The API was straightforward to integrate with our management system in just two days.”
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