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Textwire vs Twilio

Twilio is a developer platform. Textwire is business text messaging with the number, compliance, and support included.

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A lot of our largest accounts are API-only. They moved because they needed a person on the phone when something broke, and a provider that explains a compliance hold instead of cutting traffic with no warning.

If that sounds familiar, Contact Sales and we'll map your current send path — including API — before you move anything.

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How they compare

Both send SMS at scale. The difference is how much you assemble yourself.

Who it's for
TextwireA dashboard for most teams — schools, cities, shops, and ops teams. An API is available, and some of our largest customers are API-only senders. Contact Sales.
TwilioA developer platform for teams building on messaging APIs.
Setup
TextwireWe provision the number and handle carrier registration for you.
TwilioYou assemble APIs, numbers, and compliance registration yourself.
Support
TextwireEmail and phone support included — a person you can reach when something breaks.
TwilioMostly docs and tickets, unless you buy a higher support tier.
Sending
TextwireSend SMS at scale with groups, an inbox, and a dashboard — plus an API if you want it.
TwilioSend SMS at scale through APIs you build your own interface on.
Pricing model
Textwire$25/month for the number and support, plus credit packs that do not expire.
TwilioUsage-based API pricing.
Short codes
TextwireWe provision them and will beat competing short-code messaging rates. Contact Sales.
TwilioOffers short codes as part of its platform.

Textwire isn't cheaper in every case, and doesn't offer every Twilio product. If you need something specific, ask us.

How to start with Textwire

  1. 1

    Choose your plan

    Pick a plan at pricing.textwire.com — $25/mo for your number and support, plus a credit pack.

  2. 2

    Pay

    Complete checkout to start your account.

  3. 3

    Get your login

    Your account is created and a password is texted to the phone number you entered.

  4. 4

    Complete the provisioning form

    Fill in the carrier packet we walk you through — the details carriers require to register your number.

  5. 5

    Send when it's live

    Your number is usually live in 3 to 5 business days, then you can start sending.

Frequently asked questions

Is Textwire an API like Twilio?

We have an API today, and most customers run everything from the dashboard — groups, an inbox, and mass sending — without writing code. A fuller metered API is on the roadmap.

Can developers use Textwire?

Yes. Some of our largest accounts are API-only. If you want to build on our API or map your current send path, Contact Sales and we'll get you set up.

How long does it take to go live?

For a new toll-free number, provisioning usually takes 3 to 5 business days after checkout and the provisioning form. You can start sending once the number is live.

The number, dashboard, and support in one place

Skip the assembly. Start business texting for $25/month plus credits that don't expire.

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