Reach Every Customer,
Every Channel.
Send SMS, WhatsApp, transactional email and USSD — all from one unified platform and API. No subscriptions, no lock-in. Pay as you grow.
Free on sign-up: 10 SMS + 10 WhatsApp + 20 Email credits. No card required.
One Platform, Every Channel
SMS, USSD, WhatsApp, Email, and OTP — all from one unified platform and API. Every channel your Malawi business needs, managed in a single dashboard.
SMS Gateway
Send bulk SMS, transactional messages, and OTPs across all Malawi networks — TNM and Airtel — with real-time delivery reports.
- All Malawi networks covered
- Bulk & single SMS support
- Real-time delivery reports
- Custom & global sender IDs
- Unicode & long SMS support
USSD Gateway
Build interactive USSD menus for any feature phone — ideal for mobile money, surveys, and data collection with zero data cost to the user.
- Works on any mobile phone
- No internet required for users
- Interactive menu sessions
- All Malawi network operators
- Real-time session analytics
WhatsApp Business
Connect your existing WhatsApp Business number via a QR scan — no new number needed. Link the line you already use and start sending through the API in minutes.
- Link your existing WA Business account
- Live via QR scan — no new number
- Multiple numbers per account
- Broadcast campaigns
- Delivery & read receipts
Email Delivery
Send transactional email from your own verified domain with high inbox rates — receipts, OTPs, order confirmations, and marketing campaigns.
- Send from your own domain
- SPF & DKIM authentication
- High inbox delivery rates
- HTML & plain-text support
- Open & click analytics
OTP Verification
Add secure one-time password flows to your app in minutes. Deliver codes via SMS, WhatsApp, or email — all from a single API with built-in retry and expiry logic.
- SMS, WhatsApp & email delivery
- Configurable expiry & attempts
- Idempotent request_id flow
- Multi-channel simultaneous send
- Built-in delivery reporting
Up and Running in 3 Steps
Whether you're a developer or a business owner, TumaSend makes it effortless to start communicating with your customers.
Create Your Account
Sign up in under 2 minutes with your email. Set up your business profile and receive free credits instantly — no card required.
Verify Your Business
Complete KYC by uploading your business registration certificate and a director ID. Verification is typically approved within 2 hours.
Start Sending
Purchase credits and go live. Use our dashboard for manual sends or integrate our REST API across SMS, WhatsApp, Email, and USSD.
A REST API You'll
Actually Love
One API key, clean endpoints, predictable responses — SMS, WhatsApp, and Email in the same style. No auth ceremony, no SDK required.
- API Key Auth— Pass x-api-key in the header — that's all you need
- Multi-Recipient— Send to thousands of recipients in a single request
- Webhook Support— Real-time delivery status callbacks to your endpoint
- Rate Limiting— Generous limits with clear headers & retry guidance
curl -X POST https://gateway.tumasend.com/api/v1/send/sms \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"from": "MyBrand",
"recipients": ["265XXXXXXXXX", "265YYYYYYYYY"],
"message": "Your order #1042 has been confirmed. Thank you!"
}'{
"success": true,
"batch_id": "bat_xk9m2p4q",
"status": "queued",
"recipients_count": 2,
"credits_used": 2,
"credits_remaining": 498
}Build Faster with TumaSend Dev Tools
Everything you need to integrate, test, and ship — from an interactive USSD emulator to complete API documentation.
USSD Emulator
Simulate subscriber sessions against your shortcode. Test every menu path before going live — no SIM card, no network fees.
USSD Drag & Drop Builder
Design your entire USSD menu tree visually. Drag, drop and connect screens — no code needed. Export directly to your callback handler.
API Reference
Interactive docs, request builders, and live response previews for every TumaSend endpoint.
SDKs & Code Samples
Ready-to-run examples in Node.js, Python, PHP and more — copy, paste, go.
Pay As You Grow
No monthly fees. No subscriptions. Buy credits when you need them and use them at your pace. Instant top-up via Paychangu.
Free credits on every new account
10 SMS credits + 10 WhatsApp credits + 20 email credits — start testing immediately, no card required.
Payments secured by Paychangu · Instant credit top-up · No hidden fees
Built for Scale
Sending millions of messages? We have custom plans with dedicated infrastructure, volume pricing, and a dedicated account manager.
Volume Pricing
Custom rates for high-volume senders
Dedicated Infrastructure
Isolated sending lanes & SLA guarantees
Priority Support
Dedicated account manager & 24/7 support
Advanced Analytics
In-depth reporting & custom dashboards
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