11 alternatives to Twilio
Twilio is a Communication product. The community recommends 11 alternatives: 11 open source, 11 self-hostable and 11 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Twilio highlighted.
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About Twilio
Cloud communications API platform for programmable SMS, voice calls, WhatsApp messaging, email and verification.
Quick picks
All alternatives
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Complete, modular and scalable SIP server, includes a push gateway, to deliver SIP incoming calls or text messages on mobile device platforms where push notifications are required to receive information when the app is not active in the foreground.
Open source Β· AGPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with Twilio
- + Open source (Twilio is not)
- + Self-hostable (Twilio is not)
- + Free to use (Twilio is paid)
- 0
Scalable open source cross-platform telephony platform.
Open source Β· MPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Twilio
- + Open source (Twilio is not)
- + Self-hostable (Twilio is not)
- + Free to use (Twilio is paid)
- 0
Push notifications to phone or desktop using HTTP PUT/POST, with Android app, CLI and web app, similar to Pushover and Gotify.
Open source Β· Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0Self-hostableCompared with Twilio
- + Open source (Twilio is not)
- + Self-hostable (Twilio is not)
- + Free to use (Twilio is paid)
Twilio vs. alternatives
| Service | Open source | Self-hosted | License | Pricing | Platforms | Rating | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twilio Current | No | No | proprietary | Usage-based | Web | β | β |
| Flexisip | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| Fonoster | Yes | Yes | MIT | β | β | β | 0 |
| FreeSWITCH | Yes | Yes | MPL-2.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| Janus | Yes | Yes | GPL-3.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| Kamailio | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| Notifo | Yes | Yes | MIT | β | β | β | 0 |
| Novu | Yes | Yes | MIT | β | β | β | 0 |
| ntfy | Yes | Yes | Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| openSIPS | Yes | Yes | GPL-2.0 | β | β | β | 0 |
| OpenWA | Yes | Yes | MIT | β | β | β | 0 |
| PushBits | Yes | Yes | ISC | β | β | β | 0 |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Twilio?
Community-recommended alternatives to Twilio include Flexisip, Fonoster, FreeSWITCH, Janus, Kamailio, and Notifo. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.
Is there a free alternative to Twilio?
Yes. Flexisip, Fonoster, FreeSWITCH, Janus, Kamailio, and Notifo can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.
Is there an open-source alternative to Twilio?
Yes. Open-source alternatives include Flexisip, Fonoster, FreeSWITCH, Janus, Kamailio, and Notifo.
Can I self-host an alternative to Twilio?
Yes. Flexisip, Fonoster, FreeSWITCH, Janus, Kamailio, and Notifo can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.
Other Communication services
Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Twilio alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.
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- ZZoom
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- IIntercom
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- MMailchimp
Intuit's email marketing platform for newsletters, audience management and automated campaigns.
- SSlack
Team messaging platform organized into channels, with direct messages, huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.
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