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 Authkey alternatives in India (2026)
Authkey is a sms & otp platforms product from Datagen Internet Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, priced at ₹1,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Authkey are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go), Alerts by mTalkz (Pay as you go) and Twilio (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Authkey alternative
A mobile app
Authkey does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Authkey alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Authkey'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Authkey (current) | ₹1,000/mo | 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 |  Airtel IQ | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Twilio | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  SMSINDIAHUB | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  MySmsMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  SMS-Magic | ₹4,163/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  D7 Networks | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  BulkGate | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  EZ Texting | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  SMSala | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Messente | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  SMS.to | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Textedly | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Termii | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  SimpleTexting | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Exotel | Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Authkey 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. Airtel IQ
Airtel Business · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
CPaaS from Airtel for SMS, voice and WhatsApp.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. 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
5. Twilio
Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
6. 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
7. 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
8. SMS-Magic
Screen-Magic Mobile Media Pvt. Ltd. · Henderson · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
Conversational messaging app for Salesforce and Zoho CRM covering SMS and WhatsApp.
₹4,163/mo
Free trial
Compared with Authkey
- Starts ₹3,163/mo higher (₹4,163/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
9. D7 Networks
Signtaper Technologies FZCO · Dubai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Messaging APIs for SMS, WhatsApp and number lookup with pay-for-what-you-use pricing.
On request
Free trial
10. BulkGate
TOPefekt s.r.o. · Sumperk · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Business messaging platform and API for bulk SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Viber and voice messages.
On request
Free trial
Authkey alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Authkey 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.
Authkey alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Authkey in 2026?+
The closest matches to Authkey on App Advisor are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Authkey, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Authkey?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Authkey has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Authkey?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, EZ Texting starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo, compared with ₹1,000/mo for Authkey. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Authkey?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Authkey vs MSG91: which is better?+
MSG91 is the closest match to Authkey in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Authkey alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Authkey also covers, and Datagen Internet Services Pvt. Ltd.'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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