1. SignalWire
SignalWire, Inc. · Palo Alto · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Programmable communications platform for AI voice agents, contact centers and messaging.
On request
Free trial
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Callr alternatives in India (2026)
Callr is a sms & otp platforms product from TCLR SAS, Paris, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Callr are SignalWire (On request), Exotel (Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18), SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go), SMSCountry (Pay as you go) and Fast2SMS (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Callr alternative
Indian support and GST
Callr is built in France. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Callr alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Callr'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Callr (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | SignalWire | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Exotel | Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Plivo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Telnyx | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Clickatell | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  ClickSend | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  MessageBird (Bird) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  EZ Texting | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  SimpleTexting | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  SMSIdea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Textedly | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Msgclub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Callr alternatives in detail
2. 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
Compared with Callr
- 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 Callr
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Callr
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Callr
- Built in India (Mumbai)
6. Kutumb SMS by MyOperator
MyOperator · Noida · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5
SMS campaigns inside MyOperator.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Callr
- Built in India (Noida)
7. Vonage
Vonage (Ericsson) · Holmdel · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Communication APIs and cloud telephony.
Pay as you go
Free trial
8. Plivo
Plivo · Austin · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
SMS and voice APIs founded by Indian entrepreneurs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
10. 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
Compared with Callr
- Built in India (Indore)
Callr alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Callr 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.
Callr alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Callr in 2026?+
The closest matches to Callr on App Advisor are SignalWire (On request), Exotel (Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18), SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Callr, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Callr?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Callr has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Callr?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, EZ Texting starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Callr?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Exotel (Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18), SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go), SMSCountry (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Callr vs SignalWire: which is better?+
SignalWire is the closest match to Callr in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Callr alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Callr also covers, and TCLR SAS'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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