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Best Gupshup alternatives in India (2027)

Gupshup is a sms & otp platforms product from Gupshup, Mumbai, priced at Pay as you go. 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 Gupshup are MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Authkey (₹1,000/mo), 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 ₹1,000/month.

Why businesses look for a Gupshup alternative

A mobile app

Gupshup does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

Reported limitation

Prices published in USD only, not INR

Reported limitation

WhatsApp (Meta) message charges are extra and billed at actuals

Reported limitation

Enterprise and SMS pricing not published; contact sales

Gupshup alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Gupshup logoGupshup (current)Pay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5—
1MSG91 logoMSG91Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GSTNoWebYes4.7/5vs Gupshup
2Authkey logoAuthkey₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
3Airtel IQ logoAirtel IQPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
4Alerts by mTalkz logoAlerts by mTalkzPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
5Twilio logoTwilioPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
6SMSINDIAHUB logoSMSINDIAHUBPaid plansNoWebYes4.2/5
7MySmsMantra logoMySmsMantraPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
8D7 Networks logoD7 NetworksPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
9BulkGate logoBulkGatePaid plansNoWebNo4/5
10SMSala logoSMSalaPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
11Messente logoMessentePaid plansNoWebNo4/5
12SMS.to logoSMS.toPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
13Termii logoTermiiPaid plansNoWebNo3.9/5
14SMSGatewayHub logoSMSGatewayHubRs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GSTNoWebYes4.6/5vs Gupshup
15SMSCountry logoSMSCountryPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5vs Gupshup
16Kaleyra logoKaleyraOn requestNoWebNo4.5/5
17Fast2SMS logoFast2SMSRs 0.25/SMS · Prepaid wallet from Rs 100; as low as Rs 0.11 at high volumeNoWebYes4.6/5
18Kutumb SMS by MyOperator logoKutumb SMS by MyOperatorPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
19SMS-Magic logoSMS-Magic₹4,163/moNoWeb, Android, iOSNo4.2/5
20OneXtel logoOneXtelOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5

Top 10 Gupshup alternatives in detail

MSG91 logo

1. 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
  • Email
  • WhatsApp
  • Voice
Authkey logo

2. Authkey

Datagen Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5

CPaaS platform offering SMS, voice, email, RCS and WhatsApp APIs with pay-as-you-go pricing.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Airtel IQ logo

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

Twilio logo

5. Twilio

Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5

Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.

Pay as you go

Free trial

SMSINDIAHUB logo

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.

Paid plans

Free trial

MySmsMantra logo

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.

Paid plans

Free trial

D7 Networks logo

8. 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.

Paid plans

Free trial

BulkGate logo

9. 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.

Paid plans

Free trial

SMSala logo

10. SMSala

SMSala Technologies LLC · Dubai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5

CPaaS platform for SMS, WhatsApp, voice, RCS and email with direct operator routes and open APIs.

Paid plans

Free trial

Gupshup alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Gupshup 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.

Gupshup alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Gupshup in 2027?+

The closest matches to Gupshup on App Advisor are MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Authkey (₹1,000/mo), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Gupshup, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Gupshup?+

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

What is the cheapest alternative to Gupshup?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Authkey starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Gupshup?+

Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Authkey (₹1,000/mo), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Gupshup vs MSG91: which is better?+

MSG91 is the closest match to Gupshup in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Gupshup alternatives chosen?+

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