Business messaging that scales
SMS, WhatsApp, and multi-channel messaging powered by Tanzania's 4 mobile networks. One platform, every channel.
Your order #1234 has been shipped!
Asante! When will it arrive?
Every channel, one platform
Reach customers on their preferred channel with a single unified API.
Reach customers across all Tanzanian networks for alerts, OTPs, and marketing.
Customer care, delivery notifications, and promotions on the world's most popular app.
Send rich media -- images, documents, and receipts -- alongside your messages.
Engage customers with an integrated, real-time chat widget on your website.
Connect with customers via rich messaging, cross-channel support, and click-to-message ads.
Deliver branded rich content with carousels, buttons, and verified sender. Coming soon.
Messaging at just the right moment
Creating meaningful engagements through trusted messaging
Transactional alerts your customers trust
Deliver time-sensitive messages that your customers expect and rely on. From payment confirmations to delivery updates, ensure critical information reaches every handset across all Tanzanian networks within seconds.
Learn about alertsCoopBank migrated their entire transactional notification system to Sakura SMS, replacing an unreliable legacy provider. With direct MNO connections and real-time delivery reports, they achieved faster delivery times and complete visibility into every message.
CoopBank
Tanzania's leading cooperative bank serving 2M+ customers
CoopBank migrated their entire transactional notification system to Sakura SMS, replacing an unreliable legacy provider. With direct MNO connections and real-time delivery reports, they achieved faster delivery times and complete visibility into every message.
Ready, set, code
Sign up, grab your API key, and send your first message in minutes.
import { SakuraSMS } from "@sakura-sms/sdk";
const client = new SakuraSMS("YOUR_API_KEY");
const message = await client.messages.send({
to: "+255712345678",
from: "SAKURA",
body: "Your order #1234 has been shipped.",
dlrUrl: "https://yourapp.com/webhooks/dlr",
});
console.log(message.sid); // msg_abc123...Frequently asked questions
Alphanumeric (your brand name, up to 11 characters), numeric (dedicated phone numbers), and shared short codes. All must be registered through our Trust Hub to comply with TCRA regulations. Registration takes 1-3 business days.
All bulk SMS senders in Tanzania must register sender IDs with TCRA. Sakura SMS handles this through our Trust Hub -- sender registration, opt-out lists, quiet hours, and consent records. We comply with EPOCA and data protection regulations.
Most messages are delivered within 1-3 seconds via our direct MNO connections to Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel, and Halotel. We maintain 99.9% monthly API uptime with automatic failover routing.
Direct MNO connections, delivery speed, real-time reporting, compliance tooling, transparent pricing, multi-channel support, developer-friendly APIs, and local support. Sakura SMS checks every box.
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