Two SMS providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.
Bandwidth wins owning its carrier networkTelnyx wins developer experience and channel coverage
Updated August 2026
At a glanceBandwidthTelnyx
Price per message$0.004$0.004
G2 rating4.44.8
THE VERDICT
Bandwidth wins on owning its carrier network. Telnyx wins on developer experience and channel coverage.
Bandwidth starts at $0.004 versus Telnyx's $0.004. Telnyx rates higher with developers (4.8 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 Telnyx
✓You want carrier-grade SMS and voice over Telnyx's own private IP network
✓You need programmable messaging and voice with granular control and competitive pricing
✓You want to self-serve number provisioning plus 10DLC and short codes
✓You are building real-time communications and value low latency and reliability