Bandwidth
Communications API platform with high-volume SMS and voice capabilities
Bandwidth provides carrier-grade SMS APIs and voice communications infrastructure. Serves developers and enterprises requiring reliable, high-volume messaging with direct access to carrier networks.
| Pricing from | $0.005 per SMS |
| Best for | Developers and enterprises needing direct carrier access for high-volume SMS |
| Website | www.bandwidth.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, USA |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, YouTube |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Direct carrier ownership provides superior reliability and message quality
- Highly competitive pricing at scale for large-volume senders
- API-first approach requires developer expertise
- Best value at very high volumes; less suitable for small businesses
Appears in
Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms
1
Twilio95.02
Braze92.73
Mailchimp90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 SMS Marketing Software
1Twilio95.02
Klaviyo92.73
Salesmsg90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Bandwidth
| Twilio API-first communications platform trusted by enterprises worldwide | #1 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 95.0 |
| Braze | #2 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 92.7 |
| Mailchimp | #3 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 90.3 |
 SinchCloud communications platform for messaging and voice | #4 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 88.0 |
 SegmentThe customer data platform for developers | #5 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 85.7 |
| Klaviyo | #6 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms | 83.3 |
Questions about Bandwidth
How much does Bandwidth cost?
Lister lists Bandwidth's pricing as: $0.005 per SMS.
Is Bandwidth free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: $0.005 per SMS.
Who is Bandwidth best for?
Bandwidth is best for developers and enterprises needing direct carrier access for high-volume SMS.
Where does Bandwidth rank?
Bandwidth is ranked #7 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms (Lister Score 81.0) and #8 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Software (Lister Score 78.7).
What are the best alternatives to Bandwidth?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Twilio (#1 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms), Braze (#2 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms) and Mailchimp (#3 in Top 10 SMS Marketing Platforms).
Where is Bandwidth based?
Bandwidth is headquartered in Raleigh, USA, and was founded in 1999.
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