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 BulkGate
- Built in India (Indore)
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best BulkGate alternatives in India (2026)
BulkGate is a sms & otp platforms product from TOPefekt s.r.o., Sumperk, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to BulkGate are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Twilio (Pay as you go), Authkey (₹1,000/mo) and Airtel IQ (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Why businesses look for a BulkGate alternative
Indian support and GST
BulkGate is built in Czech Republic. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
BulkGate does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
BulkGate alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches BulkGate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | BulkGate (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 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 |  Twilio | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Authkey | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Airtel IQ | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Alerts by mTalkz | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  SMSINDIAHUB | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  D7 Networks | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSala | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Messente | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  MySmsMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  SMS.to | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Termii | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  Kaleyra | On request | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  SMS-Magic | ₹4,163/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Exotel | Business phone packs from ₹9,999 · SMS from ₹0.18 | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 BulkGate 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 BulkGate
- 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. Twilio
Twilio · San Francisco · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
Programmable SMS, voice, WhatsApp and email APIs.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. Authkey
Datagen Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.4/5
CPaaS platform offering SMS, voice, email, RCS and WhatsApp APIs with pay-as-you-go pricing.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with BulkGate
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. 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 BulkGate
- Built in India (New Delhi)
6. 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 BulkGate
- Built in India (New Delhi)
7. 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 BulkGate
- Built in India (Bhopal)
8. D7 Networks
Signtaper Technologies FZCO · Dubai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Messaging APIs for SMS, WhatsApp and number lookup with pay-for-what-you-use pricing.
On request
Free trial
9. SMSala
SMSala Technologies LLC · Dubai · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
CPaaS platform for SMS, WhatsApp, voice, RCS and email with direct operator routes and open APIs.
On request
Free trial
10. Messente
Messente Communications OU · Tallinn · SMS & OTP platforms · 4/5
Business messaging platform with API access for SMS, WhatsApp and Viber.
On request
Free trial
BulkGate alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
How to choose a BulkGate 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.
BulkGate alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to BulkGate in 2026?+
The closest matches to BulkGate on App Advisor are MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Twilio (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match BulkGate, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to BulkGate?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to BulkGate has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to BulkGate?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Authkey starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to BulkGate?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including MSG91 (Pay as you go), Gupshup (Pay as you go), Authkey (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
BulkGate vs MSG91: which is better?+
MSG91 is the closest match to BulkGate in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Indore). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these BulkGate alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category BulkGate also covers, and TOPefekt s.r.o.'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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