Made in India
Starts at
Pay as you go
Twilio
by Twilio · San Francisco, United States · Since 2008
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
- Starting price
- Pay as you go
- Free trial / plan
- Free trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is Twilio?
Twilio is sms & otp platforms from Twilio, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2008. Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
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. Beyond sms & otp platforms, Twilio also covers whatsapp automation.
What works well
- +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
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
Twilio at a glance
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Twilio features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Twilio 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
Twilio pricing
Entry price
Pay as you go
Published subscription pricing, taxes extra
How Twilio 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 twilio.com.
Specifications
- Category
- SMS & OTP platforms, WhatsApp automation
- Vendor
- Twilio
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2008
- 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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Twilio — frequently asked questions
What is Twilio?+
Twilio is sms & otp platforms by Twilio. Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
How much does Twilio cost?+
Twilio is a paid product. Check Twilio's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.
Does Twilio offer a free trial or free plan?+
App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Twilio. Confirm the current trial terms on Twilio's official site.
Is Twilio made in India?+
No. Twilio is developed by Twilio in San Francisco, United States.
Who is Twilio best suited for?+
Twilio suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for sms & otp platforms with whatsapp automation.
What are the best alternatives to Twilio?+
Popular alternatives in sms & otp platforms include Gupshup, MSG91, Exotel. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Twilio deployed?+
Twilio is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
Guides that mention Twilio
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About Twilio
Twilio · Denver, United States · Founded 2008 · 9 products in our catalogue
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