1. Voximplant
Voximplant Inc. · New York · SMS & OTP platforms · 3.9/5
CPaaS for voice, video and messaging with APIs, SDKs and cloud contact center tools.
Paid plans
Free trial
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Exotel alternatives in India (2027)
Exotel is a sms & otp platforms product from Exotel, Bengaluru, priced at Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Exotel are Voximplant (Paid plans), SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume) and Kutumb SMS by MyOperator (Pay as you go).
Why businesses look for a Exotel alternative
Reported limitation
Plans are prepaid credit packs with validity limits, not simple monthly subscriptions
Reported limitation
Only the 100,000+ volume SMS rate is published; lower-volume SMS rates need a sales quote
Reported limitation
Indian SMS carries an extra DLT charge of 2.5 paise per SMS
Exotel alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Exotel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Exotel (current) | Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Voximplant | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  SMSGatewayHub | Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Exotel |
| 3 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Exotel |
| 4 |  Fast2SMS | Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  MSG91 | Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Exotel |
| 7 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Exotel |
| 8 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSIdea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Msgclub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Bhashsms | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Voxbay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  SendOTP by MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  2Factor | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Plivo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  SMS Alert | Minimum 5,000 credits | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Telnyx | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  TextGuru | Pay-as-you-use credits, starter packs from 10,000 SMS | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Clickatell | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Exotel alternatives in detail
Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST
Free trial
Key features
- Transactional, service and promotional routes
- DLT-registered sender IDs and templates
- Live delivery reports
- 2-way messaging, long code and short code
- Dedicated OTP route reaching DND numbers
Pay as you go
Free trial
Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume
Free trial
Key features
- DLT bulk SMS with approved sender IDs and templates
- Quick SMS without DLT (manually approved)
- OTP SMS API
- Scheduled campaigns
- Delivery reports
5. Kutumb SMS by MyOperator
MyOperator · Noida · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5
SMS campaigns inside MyOperator.
Pay as you go
Free trial
6. MSG91
Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
SMS, OTP, email and WhatsApp APIs built in Indore.
Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST
Free trial
Key features
- SMS
- RCS
- Voice
7. 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
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
Exotel alternatives by what you need
Indian alternatives to Exotel
How to choose a Exotel 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.
Exotel alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Exotel in 2027?+
The closest matches to Exotel on App Advisor are Voximplant (Paid plans), SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Exotel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Exotel?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Exotel has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to Exotel?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Exotel vs Voximplant: which is better?+
Voximplant is the closest match to Exotel in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Exotel alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Exotel also covers, and Exotel'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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