Plivo
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Browse Plivo's observed SMS API response time, error rates, and incident history over the last 90 days.
Performance benchmarks
We don't have enough message volume through Knock for Plivo to publish statistically meaningful benchmarks yet. As more customers integrate Plivo with Knock, performance data will appear here automatically.
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| Plan | Per message | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | $0.0077 | $770 |
Pay-as-you-go with no minimums or monthly fees. US outbound SMS costs $0.0077 per message. Inbound messages are $0.0055 each. Volume discounts available for high monthly usage. Carrier surcharges apply on top of the base rate.
US carrier surcharges
All US A2P SMS sent via 10DLC incurs mandatory carrier fees on top of the provider base rate. Most providers pass these through at cost.
| Carrier | Outbound SMS | Inbound SMS |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | $0.0045 | $0.0025 |
| AT&T | $0.003 | $0.003 |
| Verizon | $0.004 | $0.00 |
| US Cellular | $0.005 | $0.00 |
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About Plivo
Plivo is a cost-effective communications platform with direct carrier connections, a Twilio-compatible API design, and a 99.99% uptime SLA.
Pros
- Among the lowest per-message rates with automatic volume discounts
- Familiar API design modeled after Twilio, making migration straightforward
- 99.99% uptime SLA with direct carrier connections to 190+ countries
- Free inbound messages and no monthly minimums or base fees
Cons
- Narrower feature set with no native support for WhatsApp or other messaging channels
- Smaller community and fewer third-party tutorials compared to Twilio
- Web dashboard is functional but not polished for managing large number inventories
Frequently asked questions
What is Plivo?
Plivo is an SMS provider commonly used for high-volume transactional sms, two-factor authentication, appointment reminders and alerts. Plivo is a cost-effective communications platform with direct carrier connections, a Twilio-compatible API design, and a 99.99% uptime SLA.
How much does Plivo cost?
Pay-as-you-go with no minimums or monthly fees. US outbound SMS costs $0.0077 per message. Inbound messages are $0.0055 each. Volume discounts available for high monthly usage. Carrier surcharges apply on top of the base rate. Plivo does not offer a permanent free tier.
How fast is Plivo?
Plivo is generally known for cost-effective high-volume sms. Exact performance data depends on your sending volume and configuration.
How reliable is Plivo?
Plivo is generally considered a reliable provider for cost-effective high-volume sms.
What are the pros and cons of Plivo?
Key strengths include among the lowest per-message rates with automatic volume discounts and familiar api design modeled after twilio, making migration straightforward. On the other hand, narrower feature set with no native support for whatsapp or other messaging channels and smaller community and fewer third-party tutorials compared to twilio.
Does Plivo work with Knock?
Yes. Knock has a native Plivo integration that enables you to send SMS notifications through Plivo as part of a cross-channel workflow. You can combine Plivo with other channels like in-app feeds, push, email, and Slack from a single API call.
Use Plivo with Knock
Knock enables you to integrate Plivo alongside other notification channels, manage templates, and orchestrate cross-channel workflows from a single platform.