1. MSG91
Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
SMS, OTP, email and WhatsApp APIs built in Indore.
Pay as you go
Free trial
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Airtel IQ alternatives in India (2026)
Airtel IQ is a sms & otp platforms product from Airtel Business, New Delhi, 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, 18 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Airtel IQ are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Alerts by mTalkz (Pay as you go), Twilio (Pay as you go) and SMSINDIAHUB (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹9,999/month.
Why businesses look for a Airtel IQ alternative
A mobile app
Airtel IQ does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Airtel IQ alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Airtel IQ's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Airtel IQ (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Twilio | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  SMSINDIAHUB | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  MySmsMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Exotel | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Kaleyra | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  OneXtel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  SMSIdea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Route Mobile | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Msgclub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Bhashsms | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Voxbay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  SendOTP by MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Airtel IQ alternatives in detail
2. 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
3. Alerts by mTalkz
mTalkz · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Bulk SMS, OTP and WhatsApp for enterprises.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. Twilio
Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
5. SMSINDIAHUB
Cloud Wireless Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. · Bhopal · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
CPaaS provider for bulk SMS, OTP, voice, IVR and WhatsApp API, operating from Bhopal since 2008.
On request
Free trial
6. MySmsMantra
MySmsMantra · Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.1/5
Delhi-based bulk SMS provider that also offers OTP, RCS, voice calls and WhatsApp Business API.
On request
Free trial
7. Exotel
Exotel · Bengaluru · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Cloud telephony, SMS and customer conversation platform.
₹9,999/mo
Free trial
Key features
- Virtual numbers (Exophones)
- Multi-level IVR
- Agent seats per plan
- Call and SMS credits
- Transactional and promotional SMS
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
On request
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Indian alternatives to Airtel IQ
How to choose a Airtel IQ 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.
Airtel IQ alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Airtel IQ in 2026?+
The closest matches to Airtel IQ on App Advisor are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Alerts by mTalkz (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Airtel IQ, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Airtel IQ?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Airtel IQ has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Airtel IQ?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Exotel starts lowest at ₹9,999/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Airtel IQ?+
Yes. 18 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Alerts by mTalkz (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Airtel IQ vs MSG91: which is better?+
MSG91 is the closest match to Airtel IQ in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Airtel IQ alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Airtel IQ also covers, and Airtel Business'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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