On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Attentive alternatives in India (2026)
Attentive is a sms & otp platforms product from Attentive, New York, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Attentive are Tanla (On request), Sinch (On request), Infobip (On request), Bulk SMS by Pinnacle (On request) and Jio Business Messaging (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹9,999/month.
Why businesses look for a Attentive alternative
The price isn't published
Attentive quotes Attentive per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Indian support and GST
Attentive is built in United States. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Attentive does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Attentive alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Attentive'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Attentive (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Tanla | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Sinch | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Infobip | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Bulk SMS by Pinnacle | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Jio Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Vi Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Netcore SMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Karix | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Exotel | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Plivo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Telnyx | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Clickatell | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  ClickSend | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  MessageBird (Bird) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Attentive alternatives in detail
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
4. Bulk SMS by Pinnacle
Pinnacle Teleservices · Nagpur · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
Enterprise messaging and RCS aggregator.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Nagpur)
5. Jio Business Messaging
Reliance Jio · Navi Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
Enterprise messaging and RCS from Jio.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
6. Vi Business Messaging
Vodafone Idea · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.1/5
Bulk SMS and CPaaS from Vi Business.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Mumbai)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Mumbai)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Attentive
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Mumbai)
9. Exotel
Exotel · Bengaluru · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Cloud telephony, SMS and customer conversation platform.
₹9,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Attentive
- Publishes a price (₹9,999/mo); Attentive is quote-only
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
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
Compared with Attentive
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Attentive alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Attentive
How to choose a Attentive 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.
Attentive alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Attentive in 2026?+
The closest matches to Attentive on App Advisor are Tanla (On request), Sinch (On request), Infobip (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Attentive, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Attentive?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Attentive has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Attentive?+
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 Attentive?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Tanla (On request), Bulk SMS by Pinnacle (On request), Jio Business Messaging (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Attentive vs Tanla: which is better?+
Tanla is the closest match to Attentive in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Attentive alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Attentive also covers, and Attentive'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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