Cloud communications APIs for SMS, voice, and video
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Twilio offers robust, programmable communication APIs with global reach. Its pay-as-you-go model is cost-effective for low-volume users, but the complexity may be daunting for non-technical teams.
Best for: Engineering teams needing scalable, programmable communication
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Cloud communications platform providing APIs for SMS, voice, video, and email. Build programmable communication workflows into any application.
Programmable SMS and MMS messaging
Voice call API for inbound and outbound calls
Video conferencing API for real-time video communication
Email API for sending and receiving emails
Two-factor authentication for enhanced security
Category
communication
Department
Engineering
Pricing
Usage_based (from $0.0075 per SMS)
Website
twilio.com
Use cases
Send automated SMS notifications to customers for order confirmations, shipping updates, and appointment reminders.
Implement a two-way SMS chatbot to handle customer inquiries and support requests efficiently.
Enable voice calls and video conferencing within web and mobile applications using Twilio's programmable communication APIs.
Develop a virtual phone system with call forwarding, voicemail, and call recording capabilities for remote teams.
Create a secure and compliant messaging platform for healthcare providers to communicate with patients and share sensitive information.
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Pricing
Twilio starts at $0.0075 per SMS
Starting at $0.0075 per SMS
Ecosystem
MCP servers, AI skills, and integrations that work with Twilio
Use Twilio with AI agents via these MCP servers
voice call
Empower AI assistants to make and manage voice calls effortlessly.
openapi-mcp-server
Model Context Protocol server to expose OpenAPI specs.
FAQs
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Twilio pricing starts at $0.0075 per SMS. Contact Twilio for enterprise pricing and volume discounts.
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