We have compared two internet SMS provider, Clickatell vs Twilio, to find out which one works best. Learn here which internet SMS provider won and why.
#1 Clickatell
Clickatell is an online SMS provider that gives users instant access to efficient and reliable service when it comes to two-way SMS messaging. It provides Instant Online SMS for quick messaging and Advanced SMS Integration to gain access to APIs that you can easily integrate to almost any software environment.
Pros:
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Has message templates that you can quickly use
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Allows easy management of contacts
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Provides a cost-effective means to contact people especially suppliers and other business entities
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Provides flexible APIs that are easy to integrate
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· Script libraries are available in many languages such as PHP, VB.Net, VBScript, Cold Fusion, C#, Oracle
Cons:
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Paid messaging system
#2 Twilio
Twilio provides you with the service that lets your web application make and receive SMS messages using a simple web service API and basic web programming knowledge.
Pros
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Scalable SMS service provider
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Offers simple APIs
Cons
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Paid messaging system
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May require knowledge in web programming
And the Winner is – Clickatell
Clickatell is simpler to use compared to Twilio. With its message template and easy contact management, Clickatell is designed for instant use. Moreover, Twilio might need you to have experience in web programming to correctly integrate it to your system.