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At a Glance
Twilio
Twilio
Star Rating
(482)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
Star Rating
(387)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Vonage Communications APIs
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Twilio excels in API Call Speed with a score of 8.3, while Vonage Communications APIs outshine in Communication Varieties, scoring 9.0. Reviewers mention that this variety allows for more flexible communication options, which is crucial for businesses needing diverse interaction methods.
  • Reviewers say that Vonage's Live Chat feature is rated higher at 8.5 compared to Twilio's 8.0. Users on G2 highlight that the enhanced Live Chat capabilities of Vonage lead to better customer engagement and support experiences.
  • Users report that Twilio has a slight edge in Ease of Integration with a score of 8.2, while Vonage scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that Vonage's integration process is more straightforward, making it easier for small businesses to implement quickly.
  • G2 users indicate that Twilio's Product Direction is rated positively at 8.5, suggesting a strong roadmap for future enhancements, whereas Vonage's score of 7.2 raises concerns about its long-term development plans. Reviewers say this could impact future feature availability.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Vonage's Community Support is rated significantly higher at 8.1 compared to Twilio's 6.8. Reviewers mention that a robust community can provide valuable resources and assistance, which is essential for troubleshooting and maximizing software use.
  • Reviewers mention that Twilio's HIPAA Compliance score of 8.5 is impressive, but Vonage's score of 8.8 indicates a slightly stronger commitment to security and compliance, which is critical for businesses in healthcare and sensitive data sectors.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Twilio
No pricing available
Vonage Communications APIs
No pricing available
Free Trial
Twilio
Free Trial is available
Vonage Communications APIs
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
350
8.7
311
Ease of Use
8.4
353
8.7
315
Ease of Setup
8.0
192
8.7
227
Ease of Admin
8.0
188
8.4
223
Quality of Support
7.9
316
8.1
291
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
179
8.4
213
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
339
7.2
309
Features by Category
Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.1
103
8.6
34
Functionality
8.2
97
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Verified
8.7
29
|
Verified
8.4
94
|
Verified
8.8
29
|
Verified
8.5
95
|
Verified
9.0
29
|
Verified
Support
7.8
95
|
Verified
8.4
30
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
26
|
Verified
7.3
94
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.1
13
8.3
8
API Features
8.0
10
8.5
8
8.0
10
8.6
7
7.9
11
7.1
7
8.0
10
8.1
8
7.7
10
8.5
8
Security and Compliance
8.0
9
8.3
8
8.1
9
8.3
8
8.5
11
8.8
8
8.7
9
8.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basic Communication - Cloud PBX
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Features - Cloud PBX
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
5
Platform Basics - Phone Verification
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Additional Features - Phone Verification
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Agentic AI - Phone Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
WhatsApp Messaging - WhatsApp Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
WhatsApp Business Platform - WhatsApp Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Twilio
Twilio
Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
Twilio and Vonage Communications APIs are categorized as Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) and Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Unique Categories
Twilio
Twilio is categorized as Cloud PBX Platforms and WhatsApp Marketing
Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs is categorized as Phone Verification
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Twilio
Twilio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.4%
Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Twilio
Twilio
Computer Software
17.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Internet
5.1%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
54.5%
Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
Computer Software
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Financial Services
5.1%
Other
54.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Twilio
Twilio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arthur F.
AF
Arthur F.
Verified User in Design

Twilio is simply amazing. In a matter of a few minutes you can integrate a complete SMS & Phone solution into your app. The documentation is very complete, the guides goes from the very basic to advanced setups and the community around Twilio are very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Eli A.
EA
Eli A.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

We've been a Twilio customer for 7 years, but recently, our messages have been filtered by carriers, and we're not sure why. Unfortunately, Twilio's customer support has gone radio silent, and we've been waiting for over 2 months for a resolution to the...

Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike A.
MA
Mike A.
Verified User in Consumer Services

-The fact that they are not afraid to change and move away from there old self to shine even more amongst their competition. -the customer support from what i have heard has been amazing and quick, -it being easily implemented and used among any age...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

After using Nexmo for a number of years, they have now introduced a fee for each inbound message we receive. The information on their website doesn't match what they actually do. "Always free" should mean that inbound messages are always free, but this...

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Twilio
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Vonage Communications APIs
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Discussions
Twilio
Twilio Discussions
Yes, it is possible to automate Skype messages using Twilio, but it requires integration with Skype's API and Twilio's messaging services. You would need to set up a system that connects both platforms and handles the message sending process programmatically.
2 comments
Partha R.
PR
Right now Twilio doesn't support any integration with Skype as such. However you can use external services like integromat to integrate them. Read more
What is the use of twilio?
1 comment
Dick Y.
DY
using Twilio as one of my cloud pabx alternatives.Read more
Is twilio reliable?
1 comment
Lorenzo R.
LR
Never had an issue in more than 3 years using it that impacted my business in a significative wayRead more
Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs Discussions
How do I set up automatic payments using PayPal or credit card?
1 comment
Official Response from Vonage Communications APIs
You can set up an automatic payment (auto-reload) if you have had it enabled on your account. Requests to have it enabled for your account can be created by...Read more
Can I sign up for Nexmo from any country?
1 comment
Official Response from Vonage Communications APIs
For the majority of countries in the world, you can sign-up to use Nexmo's services in a few clicks. However, there are some countries where we are unable...Read more
I am unable to provide current pricing information for Nexmo's services as my training data only goes up to October 2023. Please visit Nexmo's official website or contact their sales team for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing details.
1 comment
Official Response from Vonage Communications APIs
You can see our global default pricing on www.nexmo.com/pricing. We are a prepaid pay as you use the platform. You top up your account and we will charge...Read more