Twilio Alternatives

Twilio is described as 'Web-service API that lets you use your existing web languages and skills to build voice and SMS applications. We focus on building a simple, powerful, pay-as-you-go communications platform so that you can focus on what you do best' and is an website in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Twilio, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, Android, iPhone and Windows apps. The best Twilio alternative is UniStack. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wazo or Fonoster. Other great sites and apps similar to Twilio are Dexatel, Smarter Contact, Lead Sherpa and Textmagic.

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  1. UniStack icon
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    UniStack's algorithms protect your phone numbers from getting blocked and maximize text messaging conversion.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • UniStack is the most popular Web-based alternative to Twilio.

    • UniStack is the most popular commercial alternative to Twilio.

    • UniStack is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
    • UniStack is Privacy focusedTwilio is not according to our users
  2. Dexatel icon
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    Dexatel is an API-first, AI-powered CPaaS platform that enables enterprises to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient messaging across SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, RCS, Telegram, and Voice—ideal for OTP, customer engagement, and mission-critical communications.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Dexatel is the most popular SaaS alternative to Twilio.

    • Dexatel is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Dexatel is CustomizableTwilio is not according to our users
  3. Smarter Contact is an SMS Marketing Software that is undisputedly the market leader in skiptracing (number lookup) using the most advanced geolocation data. The highest hit rates ensure that you're getting in touch with your customers.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Smarter Contact is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Twilio.

    • Smarter Contact is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Lead Sherpa icon
     5 likes

    Lead Sherpa is a cloud-based marketing campaign management solution that enables organizations to create, run and manage personalized marketing campaigns.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  5. Textmagic icon
     6 likes

    Cloud-based SMS messaging service provides bulk text notifications, alerts, and campaigns. Features 2-way chat, contact management, API, mobile keywords, polling, analytics, toll-free and scheduled messaging, flexible pricing, and virtual numbers.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Textmagic is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Twilio.

    • Textmagic is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Plivo icon
     14 likes

    Plivo offers a simple, quick, and scalable way to modernize customer communications. Businesses of all sizes — from growing startups to public companies — rely on Plivo to deliver better customer experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Very easy migration and better quality

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    • Most users think Plivo is a great Twilio alternative.

    • Plivo is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Wazo icon
     9 likes

    Wazo is mainly an IPBX that provides communication services such audio, video, and instant messaging based on the use of standard network technologies such as the TCP/IP protocol. It is interoperable with most market telephony systems and gives users access to flexible and...

    38 Wazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Wazo is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Twilio.

    • Wazo is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Twilio.

    • Wazo is Free and Open SourceTwilio is Paid and Proprietary
  8. SMSAPI icon
     3 likes

    SMSAPI.com is browser platform for bulk SMS and other SMS marketing solutions. SMSAPI offers bulk SMS, MMS, voicemailing, HLR services, shortcode, SMS notifications, newsletter SMS, MMS coupons, mail2SMS, two-way SMS and other mobile services.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • SMSAPI is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Twilio.

    • SMSAPI is Paid and ProprietaryTwilio is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Fonoster icon
     1 like

    Engage with your customer with voice or messaging with a single easy-to-use platform. Create a smart voice applications that meets your business needs without the clutter of unneeded features or historically burdensome customizations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. With Amazon Connect, you can set up a contact center in minutes that can scale to support millions of customers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
     
  11. TextBee icon
     1 like

    TextBee is an open-source SMS gateway that enables users to send and receive SMS messages via a web dashboard or a REST API. Perfect for businesses, developers, and hobbyists who need a reliable and cost-effective way to automate SMS messaging.

    52 TextBee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Android
     
  12. Atomic SMS Sender supports 800 networks worldwide, enabling mass text ads, alerts, and notifications. Offers competitive pricing, dynamic sender IDs, free SMS testing, API integration, and a desktop or browser interface for seamless campaigns and delivery monitoring.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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