Two SMS providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.
Bandwidth wins price and compliancePlivo wins developer experience and channel coverage
Updated August 2026
At a glanceBandwidthPlivo
Price per message$0.004$0.0077
G2 rating4.44.5
THE VERDICT
Bandwidth wins on price and compliance. Plivo wins on developer experience and channel coverage.
Bandwidth starts at $0.004 versus Plivo's $0.0077. Plivo rates higher with developers (4.5 vs 4.4 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.
Which should you choose?
Pick Bandwidth
✓You need direct Tier-1 carrier connectivity rather than an aggregator
✓High-volume A2P 10DLC, short code, or toll-free SMS/MMS in the US
✓You also need bundled voice and emergency/911 services
✓You want broad SDK coverage and accept enterprise compliance onboarding
Pick Plivo
✓When integrating SMS and call features into your applications, Plivo is a suitable product for you.