1. 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 Twilio
- Built in India (Indore)
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Twilio alternatives in India (2026)
Twilio is a sms & otp platforms product from Twilio, San Francisco, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Twilio are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go), Alerts by mTalkz (Pay as you go) and SMSINDIAHUB (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹9,999/month.
Why businesses look for a Twilio alternative
Indian support and GST
Twilio is built in United States. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Twilio alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Twilio'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Twilio (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Gupshup | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Airtel IQ | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  SMSINDIAHUB | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  MySmsMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Kaleyra | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Exotel | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Plivo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Telnyx | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Clickatell | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  ClickSend | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  MessageBird (Bird) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  OneXtel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Twilio alternatives in detail
2. Gupshup
Gupshup · Mumbai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Conversational messaging across SMS, WhatsApp and RCS.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Twilio
- 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
3. 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 Twilio
- Built in India (New Delhi)
4. 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 Twilio
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. 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 Twilio
- Built in India (Bhopal)
6. 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 Twilio
- Built in India (Delhi)
On request
Quote-based
8. Exotel
Exotel · Bengaluru · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Cloud telephony, SMS and customer conversation platform.
₹9,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Twilio
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Virtual numbers (Exophones)
- Multi-level IVR
- Agent seats per plan
- Call and SMS credits
- Transactional and promotional SMS
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Twilio
- Built in India (Mumbai)
10. SMSCountry
SMSCountry · Hyderabad · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.7/5
Bulk SMS and voice for businesses.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Twilio
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Twilio alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
How to choose a Twilio 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.
Twilio alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Twilio in 2026?+
The closest matches to Twilio on App Advisor are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Twilio, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Twilio?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Twilio has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Twilio?+
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 Twilio?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Twilio vs MSG91: which is better?+
MSG91 is the closest match to Twilio in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Indore). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Twilio alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Twilio also covers, and Twilio'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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