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Best 2Factor alternatives in India (2027)

2Factor is a sms & otp platforms product from 2Factor, Bengaluru, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.

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The closest alternatives to 2Factor are SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume), Kutumb SMS by MyOperator (Pay as you go) and MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST).

2Factor alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches 2Factor's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—2Factor logo2Factor (current)Pay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5—
1SMSGatewayHub logoSMSGatewayHubRs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GSTNoWebYes4.6/5
2SMSCountry logoSMSCountryPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
3Fast2SMS logoFast2SMSRs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volumeNoWebYes4.6/5
4Kutumb SMS by MyOperator logoKutumb SMS by MyOperatorPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
5MSG91 logoMSG91Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GSTNoWebYes4.7/5
6Gupshup logoGupshupPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
7Gupshup RCS logoGupshup RCSPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
8Exotel logoExotelBusiness phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18NoWebYes4.7/5
9SMSIdea logoSMSIdeaPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
10Msgclub logoMsgclubPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
11Bhashsms logoBhashsmsPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
12Voxbay logoVoxbayPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
13SendOTP by MSG91 logoSendOTP by MSG91Pay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
14Vonage logoVonagePay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
15Plivo logoPlivoPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
16SMS Alert logoSMS AlertMinimum 5,000 creditsNoWebYes4.1/5
17Telnyx logoTelnyxPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
18TextGuru logoTextGuruPay-as-you-use credits, starter packs from 10,000 SMSNoWebYes4.2/5
19Clickatell logoClickatellPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
20ClickSend logoClickSendPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5

Top 10 2Factor alternatives in detail

SMSGatewayHub logo

1. SMSGatewayHub

SMSGatewayHub · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5

Bulk SMS and OTP gateway.

Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST

Free trial

Key features

  • Transactional, service and promotional routes
  • DLT-registered sender IDs and templates
  • Live delivery reports
  • 2-way messaging, long code and short code
  • Dedicated OTP route reaching DND numbers
Fast2SMS logo

3. Fast2SMS

Fast2SMS · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5

Bulk SMS with quick DLT setup.

Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume

Free trial

Key features

  • DLT bulk SMS with approved sender IDs and templates
  • Quick SMS without DLT (manually approved)
  • OTP SMS API
  • Scheduled campaigns
  • Delivery reports
MSG91 logo

5. MSG91

Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5

SMS, OTP, email and WhatsApp APIs built in Indore.

Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST

Free trial

Key features

  • SMS
  • RCS
  • Email
  • WhatsApp
  • Voice
Gupshup logo

6. Gupshup

Gupshup · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5

Conversational messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and RCS.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Key features

  • Template and session messaging
  • Media messaging
  • WhatsApp Business calling (business- and user-initiated)
  • Click-to-WhatsApp ads support
  • Official Meta Business Solution Provider
Exotel logo

8. Exotel

Exotel · Bengaluru · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5

Cloud telephony, SMS and customer conversation platform.

Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18

Free trial

Key features

  • Virtual numbers (Exophones)
  • Multi-level IVR
  • Agent seats per plan
  • Call and SMS credits
  • Transactional and promotional SMS

2Factor alternatives by what you need

How to choose a 2Factor alternative

  • Confirm the vendor helps with DLT registration and template approval; that is the operational bottleneck.
  • Ask for delivery rate reports on your target circles before you buy volume.
  • For OTPs, check latency and fallback options — a slow OTP costs sign-ups.

2Factor alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to 2Factor in 2027?+

The closest matches to 2Factor on App Advisor are SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match 2Factor, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to 2Factor?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to 2Factor has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

Is there an Indian alternative to 2Factor?+

Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

2Factor vs SMSGatewayHub: which is better?+

SMSGatewayHub is the closest match to 2Factor in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these 2Factor alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category 2Factor also covers, and 2Factor's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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