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Plivo

by Plivo · Austin, United States · Since 2011

SMS and voice APIs founded by Indian entrepreneurs.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Plivo?

Plivo is sms & otp platforms from Plivo, based in Austin, United States and has been building software since 2011. SMS and voice APIs founded by Indian entrepreneurs.

SMS platforms send promotional and transactional messages, OTPs and RCS rich messages through Indian telecom routes. DLT registration, template approval and delivery rates matter more than the interface.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +15 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Plivo features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Plivo adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • DLT header and template management
  • Transactional and promotional routes
  • OTP APIs with fallback to voice
  • RCS business messaging
  • Delivery reports and analytics
  • Unicode and vernacular support
  • Scheduling and personalisation
  • CRM and ERP integrations

Plivo pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Plivo charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on plivo.com.

Specifications

Category
SMS & OTP platforms
Vendor
Plivo
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Founded
2011
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Plivo — frequently asked questions

What is Plivo?+

Plivo is sms & otp platforms by Plivo. SMS and voice APIs founded by Indian entrepreneurs.

How much does Plivo cost?+

Plivo does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Plivo offer a free trial or free plan?+

Plivo typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Plivo made in India?+

No. Plivo is developed by Plivo in Austin, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Plivo best suited for?+

Plivo suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for sms & otp platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Plivo?+

Popular alternatives in sms & otp platforms include Gupshup, MSG91, Exotel. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Plivo deployed?+

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

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