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Plivo Verify

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What it is

Plivo Verify is an API for sending and validating one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. Its documentation supports SMS and voice delivery, and the pricing page also lists WhatsApp channel charges. Applications can configure OTP length from 4 to 8 digits, expiry, delivery attempts, message templates, and Android AppHash. Fraud Shield monitors traffic in real time and blocks suspicious messages to help guard against SMS pumping. Quick-start examples cover Python, Node.js, Ruby, and cURL for creating and validating OTP sessions; delivery status and webhooks are also listed. Plivo charges priced on request for verification and Fraud Shield, but applicable SMS, voice, or WhatsApp channel charges still apply. The service is not enabled by default and is provisioned to direct brands subject to minimum monthly commitments: USD 1,000/month for the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India (ILDO), or USD 10,000/month for additional pre-registration countries. Customers do not need sender registration or KYC because Plivo uses its own registered Sender IDs. Plivo says it encrypts data in transit with TLS 1.2 or greater and at rest with AES-256, and states that it is SOC 2 certified and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The Verify API sends and validates one-time passwords for two-factor authentication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Security
Plivo says data in transit is encrypted with TLS 1.2 or greater and data at rest with AES-256.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Compliance
Plivo states that it is SOC 2 certified and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, with annual independent audits.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Support
The Verify page advertises 24/7 support via Slack and phone calls with a guaranteed same-day response.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · plivo.com
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · plivo.com
Company
Plivo was founded in 2011 and lists its headquarters in Austin, Texas.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Availability
Verify is not enabled by default and is provisioned to direct brands subject to minimum monthly commitments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Configurable OTP
Verify applications can configure OTP length from 4 to 8 digits, expiry, delivery attempts, message template, and Android AppHash.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Delivery channels
The API documentation supports SMS and voice OTP delivery; the Verify pricing page also lists WhatsApp channel pricing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Fraud protection
Fraud Shield monitors traffic in real time and blocks suspicious messages to help protect against SMS pumping.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Geographic coverage
The documentation says a USD 1,000 monthly commitment covers the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India (ILDO), while USD 10,000 adds pre-registration countries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
No sender registration
The documentation says customers do not need to complete sender registration or KYC because Plivo delivers OTPs through its own registered Sender IDs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
Pricing
Plivo charges no OTP verification or Fraud Shield fee; customers pay the applicable SMS, voice, or WhatsApp channel charges.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com
SDKs and API
The quick start shows Python, Node.js, Ruby, and cURL examples for creating and validating OTP sessions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com

Plans and prices

Verify API Priced on request Verification and Fraud Shield are free; channel charges apply. Verify is provisioned to direct brands with a minimum monthly commitment: USD 1,000/month for the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India (ILDO), or USD 10,000/month for additional pre-registration countries. SMS, voice, or WhatsApp channel fees vary by destination · Direct brands only · Minimum monthly commitment applies Read 8 Oct 2026 · plivo.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Configurable OTP length, expiry, and delivery attempts
  • Fraud Shield blocks suspicious messages
  • Examples provided for four programming options
  • Delivery status and webhooks are listed

Limits

  • Not enabled by default
  • Minimum monthly commitment is required
  • Channel charges apply
  • Provisioning is limited to direct brands

Who it suits

Plivo Verify suits direct brands building OTP-based two-factor authentication through an API. Teams should account for the required monthly commitment and channel charges before seeking provisioning.

Verdict

Plivo Verify offers configurable OTP delivery and fraud monitoring, with no per-contact verification fee. Access requires provisioning and a monthly commitment, while delivery-channel charges remain payable.

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