₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Exotel
- Starts ₹6,999/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹9,999/mo)
SMS & OTP platforms · Alternatives
Best Exotel alternatives in India (2026)
Exotel is a sms & otp platforms product from Exotel, Bengaluru, priced at ₹9,999/mo. 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, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Exotel are SimpleTexting (₹3,000/mo), SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Pay as you go) and EZ Texting (₹2,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Exotel alternative
Cost
Exotel starts at ₹9,999/mo. 3 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
Plans are prepaid credit packs with validity limits, not simple monthly subscriptions
Reported limitation
Only the 100,000+ volume SMS rate is published; lower-volume SMS rates need a sales quote
Reported limitation
Indian SMS carries an extra DLT charge of 2.5 paise per SMS
Exotel alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Exotel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Exotel (current) | ₹9,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | SimpleTexting | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  SMSGatewayHub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Exotel |
| 3 |  SMSCountry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Exotel |
| 4 |  Fast2SMS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  EZ Texting | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Kutumb SMS by MyOperator | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Textedly | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Gupshup RCS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  SMSIdea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Msgclub | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Bhashsms | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Voxbay | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  SendOTP by MSG91 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Vonage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Plivo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  SMS Alert | Minimum 5,000 credits | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Telnyx | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  TextGuru | Pay-as-you-use credits, starter packs from 10,000 SMS | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Clickatell | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  ClickSend | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Exotel alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
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Pay as you go
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₹2,000/mo
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Compared with Exotel
- Starts ₹7,999/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹9,999/mo)
6. Kutumb SMS by MyOperator
MyOperator · Noida · SMS & OTP platforms · 4.6/5
SMS campaigns inside MyOperator.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Exotel
- Starts ₹7,999/mo cheaper (₹2,000/mo vs ₹9,999/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
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Exotel alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Exotel 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.
Exotel alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Exotel in 2026?+
The closest matches to Exotel on App Advisor are SimpleTexting (₹3,000/mo), SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go), SMSCountry (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Exotel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Exotel?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Exotel has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Exotel?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, EZ Texting starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo, compared with ₹9,999/mo for Exotel. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Exotel?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including SMSGatewayHub (Pay as you go), SMSCountry (Pay as you go), Fast2SMS (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Exotel vs SimpleTexting: which is better?+
SimpleTexting is the closest match to Exotel in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹6,999/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹9,999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Exotel alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in sms & otp platforms or a category Exotel also covers, and Exotel'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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