1. OneXtel
OneXtel Limited · Noida · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.1/5
Enterprise CPaaS for SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, email and voice messaging at very high volumes.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (Noida)
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Kaleyra alternatives in India (2026)
Kaleyra is a sms & otp platforms product from Kaleyra, Milan, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 16 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Kaleyra are OneXtel (On request), Route Mobile (On request), MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go) and Twilio (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹9,999/month.
Why businesses look for a Kaleyra alternative
The price isn't published
Kaleyra quotes Kaleyra per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Indian support and GST
Kaleyra is built in Italy. 16 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Kaleyra does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Kaleyra alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Kaleyra'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kaleyra (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | OneXtel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Route Mobile | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Twilio | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Airtel IQ | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Tanla | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSINDIAHUB | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  MySmsMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Sinch | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Infobip | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Bulk SMS by Pinnacle | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Jio Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Vi Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Attentive | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Netcore SMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Karix | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Exotel | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Kaleyra alternatives in detail
2. Route Mobile
Route Mobile · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.5/5
Omnichannel CPaaS with SMS, WhatsApp and RCS.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Kaleyra
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. 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 Kaleyra
- Built in India (Indore)
4. Gupshup
Gupshup · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Conversational messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and RCS.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (Mumbai)
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
5. Twilio
Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
6. 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
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (New Delhi)
7. Alerts by mTalkz
mTalkz · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Bulk SMS, OTP and WhatsApp for enterprises.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (New Delhi)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
9. 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.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (Bhopal)
10. 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.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Kaleyra
- Built in India (Delhi)
Kaleyra alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Kaleyra
How to choose a Kaleyra 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.
Kaleyra alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Kaleyra in 2026?+
The closest matches to Kaleyra on App Advisor are OneXtel (On request), Route Mobile (On request), MSG91 (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Kaleyra, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Kaleyra?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Kaleyra has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Kaleyra?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Exotel starts lowest at ₹9,999/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Kaleyra?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including OneXtel (On request), Route Mobile (On request), MSG91 (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Kaleyra vs OneXtel: which is better?+
OneXtel is the closest match to Kaleyra in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Kaleyra alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Kaleyra also covers, and Kaleyra'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.
Free shortlist
Not sure which Kaleyra alternative fits?
Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.
Related alternatives
OneXtel alternativesRoute Mobile alternativesMSG91 alternativesGupshup alternativesTwilio alternativesAirtel IQ alternativesAlerts by mTalkz alternativesTanla alternativesSMSINDIAHUB alternativesMySmsMantra alternativesSinch alternativesInfobip alternativesAll sms & otp platforms alternativesBrowse all alternatives