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Dial

by Genway · , United States

Phone numbers, SMS, WhatsApp and voice for AI agents through one API and MCP server

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Starting price
$3
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
3.9
transparency & India fit

What is Dial?

Dial gives an AI agent its own phone identity: a number it controls to place and receive voice calls, send and receive SMS, and message over WhatsApp, through one REST API, MCP server, CLI or SDK. The site also lists iMessage with automatic RCS/SMS fallback, and every channel arrives on a single unified webhook. It is aimed at teams building AI agents. Setup can be done by pasting a prompt into an AI coding tool or by installing the SDK for Node.js or Python.

Numbers can be provisioned through the API in seconds, including US, Canadian and international numbers. Voice calls run inbound and outbound with real-time transcription and text-to-speech replies. Calls come in two modes: self-hosted, where you bring your own LLM over a WebSocket, and managed, which runs end-to-end on a Dial-hosted model, with Context MCPs available for managed calls. For high-volume US SMS, 10DLC or A2P registration is supported for an additional one-time fee and takes 3-5 business days. Regional SMS covers 200+ countries at tiered rates.

Pay-as-you-go pricing starts at $3 per number per month plus metered calls and messages, with no base fee and no minimums. Every account starts with $5 of free credit and no credit card is required. Calls start from $0.13 per minute self-hosted and $0.22 per minute managed, and US SMS is $0.02 per message. Regional SMS runs from $0.02 to $1.00 per message depending on the tier. An iMessage number plan is listed at $250.00 per month. Enterprise pricing is custom, set to your volume under an annual agreement.

Check a few points before buying. All prices are published in USD only. The uptime SLA, white-glove onboarding and dedicated account manager are listed as included on Enterprise and not included on pay-as-you-go. Dial shows SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA badges. Dial is built by Genway Inc (Delaware, USA) and Genway Israel Ltd, and the terms are governed by the laws of the State of Israel. Support is by email with a stated aim of replying within one business day.

What works well

  • +Voice, SMS, iMessage and WhatsApp on one number with a single unified webhook
  • +Pay-as-you-go with no base fee and no minimums, plus $5 of free credit without a credit card
  • +Self-hosted calls let you bring your own LLM over a WebSocket
  • +Works with MCP clients such as Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf, and has SDKs for Node.js and Python
  • +Numbers are provisioned through the API in seconds
  • +SOC 2 listed as certified, with GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA badges shown

What to watch out for

  • −All prices are in USD
  • −Uptime SLA and white-glove onboarding are not included on pay-as-you-go, only on Enterprise
  • −High-volume US SMS needs 10DLC or A2P registration, which carries an additional one-time fee and takes 3-5 business days
  • −Regional SMS is tiered, up to $1.00 per message in the highest tier

Best suited for: Teams building AI agents that need to place calls and send SMS, iMessage or WhatsApp messages

Dial at a glance

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Dial features

Researched from Dial's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Channels

  • Real phone numbers provisioned via API
  • iMessage and WhatsApp on the same line
  • Two-way SMS through the same number
  • Inbound and outbound voice calls with real-time transcription and TTS replies
  • Regional SMS to 200+ countries

Developer tools

  • Unified webhook for all channels
  • MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and Grok
  • SDKs for Node.js and Python, LangChain and REST API
  • Self-hosted mode with your own LLM over WebSocket
  • Context MCPs for managed calls

Messaging compliance

  • 10DLC / A2P registration for high-volume US SMS

Enterprise

  • Volume rates across numbers, calls and messages
  • Custom invoicing and terms
  • Uptime SLA and dedicated account manager

Dial pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: $5 free credit with no credit card required. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Dial pricing breakdown

Pay-as-you-go

$3

per number per month, plus metered calls and messages; no base fee, no minimums

  • $5 free credit, no credit card required
  • Calls from $0.13/min self-hosted, $0.22/min managed
  • US SMS at $0.02/message
  • Regional SMS to 200+ countries at tiered rates

Enterprise

Custom

priced to your volume, annual agreement

  • Volume rates across numbers, calls and messages
  • White-glove onboarding
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Uptime SLA with committed response times
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Integrations

  • Claude Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • LangChain

Security & compliance

  • Acts as a processor for customer data under a Data Processing Addendum

For Indian businesses

  • All prices are published in USD

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

  • Email support with a stated aim to reply within one business day
  • Documentation with REST API reference, CLI commands, SDK guides and quickstart
  • Dedicated account manager and uptime SLA on Enterprise

Trust, compliance & who uses Dial

Certifications & compliance

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Customers named by the vendor

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Is Dial the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

  • Teams building AI agents that need to place calls and send SMS, iMessage or WhatsApp messages

Look elsewhere if you are…

  • Buyers who need pricing in a currency other than USD
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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs, SMS & OTP platforms, WhatsApp automation, AI tools, AI voice agents, AI infrastructure tools
Vendor
Genway
Headquarters
United States
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Paid plans
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Dial — frequently asked questions

What does Dial do?+

Dial gives an AI agent its own phone number to place and receive voice calls, send and receive SMS, and message over WhatsApp, through one REST API, MCP server, CLI or SDK. iMessage is also listed.

How is Dial priced?+

Pay-as-you-go starts at $3 per number per month plus metered calls and messages, with no base fee and no minimums. Calls start from $0.13 per minute self-hosted and $0.22 per minute managed, and US SMS is $0.02 per message. Enterprise is custom, priced to your volume.

Is there a free trial?+

Every account starts with $5 of free credit, and no credit card is required.

What currency are the prices in?+

The pricing page states that all prices are in USD.

What does the iMessage number cost?+

The pricing table lists a phone number with iMessage at $250.00 per month on pay-as-you-go. A plain phone number is $3 per month.

What is the difference between self-hosted and managed calls?+

Self-hosted mode lets you bring your own LLM over a WebSocket and costs from $0.13 per minute. Managed calls use Dial-hosted models and cost $0.22 per minute.

Which certifications does Dial show?+

The site shows SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA badges and a SOC 2 Certified label in the footer.

Who is behind Dial?+

Dial is built by Genway Inc (Delaware, USA) and Genway Israel Ltd. The terms are governed by the laws of the State of Israel.

What is Dial?+

Dial is developer tools & apis by Genway. Phone numbers, SMS, WhatsApp and voice for AI agents through one API and MCP server

How much does Dial cost?+

Dial is a paid product. Check Genway's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Dial offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Dial. Confirm the current trial terms on Genway's official site.

Is Dial made in India?+

No. Dial is developed by Genway in , United States.

Who is Dial best suited for?+

Dial suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for developer tools & apis with sms & otp platforms and whatsapp automation and ai tools and ai voice agents and ai infrastructure tools.

What are the best alternatives to Dial?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Dial deployed?+

Dial is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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