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Best Fast2SMS alternatives in India (2027)

Fast2SMS is a sms & otp platforms product from Fast2SMS, Mumbai, priced at Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volume. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Fast2SMS are SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Kutumb SMS by MyOperator (Pay as you go), Gupshup RCS (Pay as you go) and SMSIdea (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.

Why businesses look for a Fast2SMS alternative

Reported limitation

Pricing pages do not state whether GST is extra, which affects the real per-SMS cost

Reported limitation

Quick SMS without DLT needs manual approval of each message, so it is unfit for OTPs

Reported limitation

Higher recharge slabs expire after 6 to 24 months if the balance is not used

Fast2SMS alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Fast2SMS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Fast2SMS logoFast2SMS (current)Rs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volumeNoWebYes4.6/5—
1SMSGatewayHub logoSMSGatewayHubRs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GSTNoWebYes4.6/5
2SMSCountry logoSMSCountryPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
3Kutumb SMS by MyOperator logoKutumb SMS by MyOperatorPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
4Gupshup RCS logoGupshup RCSPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
5SMSIdea logoSMSIdeaPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
6Msgclub logoMsgclubPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
7Bhashsms logoBhashsmsPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
8Voxbay logoVoxbayPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
9SendOTP by MSG91 logoSendOTP by MSG91Pay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
10Vonage logoVonagePay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
11Plivo logoPlivoPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
12SMS Alert logoSMS AlertMinimum 5,000 creditsNoWebYes4.1/5
13Telnyx logoTelnyxPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
14TextGuru logoTextGuruPay-as-you-use credits, starter packs from 10,000 SMSNoWebYes4.2/5
15Clickatell logoClickatellPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
16ClickSend logoClickSendPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
17MessageBird (Bird) logoMessageBird (Bird)Pay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
18EZ Texting logoEZ Texting₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
19SimpleTexting logoSimpleTexting₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
20Textedly logoTextedly₹2,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5

Top 10 Fast2SMS alternatives in detail

SMSGatewayHub logo

1. SMSGatewayHub

SMSGatewayHub · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5

Bulk SMS and OTP gateway.

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
Voxbay logo

8. Voxbay

Voxbay Solutions · Kochi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.3/5

Cloud telephony and bulk SMS.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Vonage logo

10. Vonage

Vonage (Ericsson) · Holmdel · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5

Communication APIs and cloud telephony.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Fast2SMS alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Fast2SMS 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.

Fast2SMS alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Fast2SMS in 2027?+

The closest matches to Fast2SMS on App Advisor are SMSGatewayHub (Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Kutumb SMS by MyOperator (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Fast2SMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Fast2SMS?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Fast2SMS has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Fast2SMS?+

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 Fast2SMS?+

Yes. 11 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), Kutumb SMS by MyOperator (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Fast2SMS vs SMSGatewayHub: which is better?+

SMSGatewayHub is the closest match to Fast2SMS in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Fast2SMS alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Fast2SMS also covers, and Fast2SMS'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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