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SMSala is a sms & otp platforms product from SMSala Technologies LLC, Dubai, priced at Paid plans. 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 SMSala are MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Twilio (Pay as you go), Authkey (₹1,000/mo) and Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Indian support and GST
SMSala is built in United Arab Emirates. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
SMSala does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Ranked by how closely each product matches SMSala'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SMSala (current) | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 |  MSG91 | Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Twilio | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Authkey | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Airtel IQ | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  SMSINDIAHUB | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  D7 Networks | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  BulkGate | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Messente | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  MySmsMantra | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  SMS.to | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Termii | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  Kaleyra | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  SMS-Magic | ₹4,163/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  SMSGatewayHub | Rs 0.165 / SMS · Bulk SMS at best volume slab, excl. 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  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 | |
| 19 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
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
Compared with SMSala
Key features
Gupshup · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Conversational messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and RCS.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with SMSala
Key features
Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
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
Compared with SMSala
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 SMSala
mTalkz · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Bulk SMS, OTP and WhatsApp for enterprises.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with SMSala
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
Compared with SMSala
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
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
Messente Communications OU · Tallinn · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Business messaging platform with API access for SMS, WhatsApp and Viber.
Paid plans
Free trial
The closest matches to SMSala on App Advisor are MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Twilio (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SMSala, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to SMSala has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Authkey starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Rs 0.25 per SMS · 5,000-SMS pack for Rs 1,250 + 18% GST), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Authkey (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MSG91 is the closest match to SMSala in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Indore). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category SMSala also covers, and SMSala Technologies LLC'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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