Twilio Alternative for Shopify SMS
Stop overpaying for SMS. Alintro supports 100+ gateways including Plivo, Vonage, MSG91 and more. Use your preferred provider and cut messaging costs by up to 70%.
Why Look for Twilio Alternatives?
Twilio is expensive. While they offer excellent reliability and features, you're paying a premium for their brand. For most Shopify stores sending order notifications, you don't need enterprise-grade features - you need affordable, reliable delivery.
Most Shopify SMS apps lock you into their own messaging infrastructure or a single provider like Twilio. This means you have no control over costs and can't optimize for your specific market.
Alintro is different. We're a Shopify app that lets you connect ANY SMS gateway. Use Twilio if you want, or switch to Plivo, Vonage, MSG91, or any of 100+ other providers. You control the costs, and you're never locked in.
Twilio vs Alternatives: Real Pricing
See how much you could save by switching to a more affordable SMS provider.
| Region | Twilio | Plivo | MSG91 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.0079 | $0.0045 | N/A | Up to 43% |
| UK | $0.0420 | $0.0280 | N/A | Up to 33% |
| India | $0.0400 | $0.0180 | $0.0015 | Up to 96% |
| Australia | $0.0550 | $0.0320 | N/A | Up to 42% |
| Germany | $0.0700 | $0.0450 | N/A | Up to 36% |
Prices are per SMS segment. Actual rates may vary. Data as of 2024.
100+ SMS Gateway Integrations
Choose the provider that works best for your market and budget.
Plivo
Save 40-50%Enterprise-grade SMS API with excellent deliverability
Vonage (Nexmo)
Save 30-40%Strong international coverage and competitive pricing
MessageBird
Save 35-45%European-based with great EU compliance features
Sinch
Save 30-40%Reliable delivery with good API documentation
MSG91
Save 70-80%Best rates for India and Southeast Asia
Textlocal
Save 60-70%Affordable rates for UK and India markets
Clickatell
Save 35-45%Strong African and emerging market coverage
AWS SNS
Save 50-60%Pay-as-you-go with AWS infrastructure reliability
Plus 90+ more regional and specialized providers
Why Merchants Choose Alintro Over Twilio-Only Apps
100+ Gateway Support
Connect any SMS gateway - Twilio, Plivo, Vonage, or regional providers. No vendor lock-in.
Automatic Failover
Set up multiple gateways with automatic failover. If one fails, messages route through backup.
Smart Routing
Route messages through the cheapest or fastest gateway based on destination country.
Same Day Setup
Migrate from Twilio in minutes. Just add your new gateway credentials and you're live.
Cost Analytics
Track spending across all gateways. See exactly where your money goes.
Enterprise Security
Credentials stored encrypted. SOC2 compliant infrastructure. GDPR ready.
Switch from Twilio in 10 Minutes
Install Alintro
Add our app from Shopify App Store
Add New Gateway
Enter your Plivo/Vonage/etc credentials
Test Messages
Send a test to verify delivery
Go Live
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Twilio Alternative Questions Answered
What are the best Twilio alternatives for Shopify?
The best Twilio alternatives for Shopify include Plivo (40-50% cheaper), Vonage/Nexmo (30-40% cheaper), MessageBird, Sinch, and regional providers like MSG91 (up to 80% cheaper for India). Alintro supports all of these, letting you choose the best option for your market.
How much can I save by switching from Twilio?
Savings depend on your messaging volume and destination countries. For US messages, expect 40-50% savings with Plivo. For India, you can save up to 96% using MSG91 instead of Twilio. On average, merchants save 50-70% by switching to a more affordable provider.
Can I use multiple SMS gateways with Alintro?
Yes! Alintro supports multiple simultaneous gateways. You can use Twilio for US messages, MSG91 for India, and Plivo for Europe - all from the same Shopify app. Smart routing sends each message through the optimal gateway.
Is it hard to switch from Twilio to another provider?
Not at all. With Alintro, you just add your new gateway's API credentials in the settings. Your message templates, automation rules, and everything else stays the same. Most merchants complete the switch in under 10 minutes.
Will message delivery be affected if I switch from Twilio?
Delivery quality depends on the gateway, not our app. We recommend Plivo or Vonage for similar enterprise-grade delivery as Twilio. For high-volume senders, we suggest testing with a small percentage of traffic first before fully switching.
Why are some SMS providers cheaper than Twilio?
Twilio is a premium provider with high marketing costs built into their pricing. Regional providers like MSG91 have lower overhead. Others like Plivo focus on developers and have leaner operations. All can deliver quality SMS - you're mainly paying for brand and support with Twilio.
Can I keep Twilio as a backup while using cheaper providers?
Absolutely! Many merchants use Twilio as a failover gateway while routing primary traffic through cheaper alternatives. Alintro's automatic failover feature handles this seamlessly - if your primary gateway fails, messages automatically route through Twilio.
Do you support WhatsApp alternatives to Twilio?
Yes! For WhatsApp, you can use our WhatsApp Web integration (free, no API needed) or connect providers like 360dialog, Gupshup, or MessageBird's WhatsApp API. These are often cheaper than Twilio's WhatsApp pricing.
Stop Overpaying for Shopify SMS
Switch to a more affordable SMS provider today. Most merchants save 50-70% on their messaging costs.