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Twilio API

Send SMS, make voice calls, video calls, and build complete communication solutions with Twilio's programmable APIs for messaging and voice.

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2026-02-03

At a glance

Essential information

Authentication
basic
Free tier
Available
Starting fromPay as you go

About

Twilio is the leading cloud communications platform powering millions of applications. Send SMS, make voice calls, video calls, verify users, and build complete communication solutions with simple APIs trusted by Uber, Airbnb, and thousands more.

What you can build

  • SMS notification systems
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Voice call automation
  • IVR (interactive voice response) systems
  • Video conferencing platforms
  • Customer support phone systems
  • Appointment reminders
  • WhatsApp business messaging
Free tierYes
Starting fromPay as you go
NotesFree trial $15 credit. SMS from $0.0079, Voice from $0.0085 per minute, WhatsApp $0.005 per message. Pay-as-you-go pricing.

Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.

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Authentication & Limits

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Auth type
basic
Rate limits
10,000 requests per second per account (default). Higher limits available on request.

FAQ

Free trial with $15 credit. After that, pay-as-you-go pricing. No monthly fees, only pay for usage.
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