1. Bulk SMS by Pinnacle
Pinnacle Teleservices · Nagpur · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
Enterprise messaging and RCS aggregator.
On request
Quote-based
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Tanla alternatives in India (2026)
Tanla is a sms & otp platforms product from Tanla Platforms, Hyderabad, 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 Tanla are Bulk SMS by Pinnacle (On request), Jio Business Messaging (On request), Vi Business Messaging (On request), Netcore SMS (On request) and Sinch (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹9,999/month.
Why businesses look for a Tanla alternative
The price isn't published
Tanla Platforms quotes Tanla per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
A mobile app
Tanla does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Tanla alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Tanla'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tanla (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Bulk SMS by Pinnacle | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Jio Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Vi Business Messaging | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Netcore SMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Sinch | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Infobip | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Karix | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Exotel | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Attentive | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  SMSIdea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Msgclub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Bhashsms | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Voxbay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  SendOTP by MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Tanla alternatives in detail
2. Jio Business Messaging
Reliance Jio · Navi Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.2/5
Enterprise messaging and RCS from Jio.
On request
Quote-based
3. Vi Business Messaging
Vodafone Idea · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.1/5
Bulk SMS and CPaaS from Vi Business.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Tanla
- Also available on Android, iOS
8. Exotel
Exotel · Bengaluru · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Cloud telephony, SMS and customer conversation platform.
₹9,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tanla
- Publishes a price (₹9,999/mo); Tanla is quote-only
Key features
- Virtual numbers (Exophones)
- Multi-level IVR
- Agent seats per plan
- Call and SMS credits
- Transactional and promotional SMS
On request
Quote-based
Pay as you go
Free trial
Tanla alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Tanla
How to choose a Tanla 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.
Tanla alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Tanla in 2026?+
The closest matches to Tanla on App Advisor are Bulk SMS by Pinnacle (On request), Jio Business Messaging (On request), Vi Business Messaging (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Tanla, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Tanla?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Tanla has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tanla?+
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 Tanla?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including Bulk SMS by Pinnacle (On request), Jio Business Messaging (On request), Vi Business Messaging (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Tanla vs Bulk SMS by Pinnacle: which is better?+
Bulk SMS by Pinnacle is the closest match to Tanla in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Tanla alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Tanla also covers, and Tanla Platforms'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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