Twilio Programmable Messaging

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Spec sheet

Purpose: Programmable Messaging sends and receives SMS, MMS, RCS, and WhatsApp messages through one API.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Free plan: NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Integrations: Twilio lists integrations with Salesforce, Replit, and OpenAI, and its Salesforce integration supports SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and omnichannel engagement.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Founded: 2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
API security: Messaging APIs are served over HTTPS and support HTTP Basic authentication with an API key SID and secret.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Communication channels: The platform includes messaging, voice, email, and video communication options.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Compliance controls: The product includes advanced opt-out controls, A2P 10DLC and toll-free verification support, and message redaction.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Customer context: Twilio promotes contextual data, communication channels, and AI for personalization and efficiency.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Customer data products: Twilio lists Customer Data Platform and Customer Data Pipeline offerings.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Deliverability: Twilio describes real-time route optimization that automatically reroutes global traffic every 75 seconds to avoid outages and latency.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Developer resources: Developer resources include documentation, code samples, Developer Hub, and serverless tools.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Developer support: Twilio provides REST API documentation, SDKs, quickstarts, code samples, a developer community, and support resources.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Fallback: Message fallback can automatically use SMS when a message is not deliverable through WhatsApp or a short code.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Free trial: Twilio offers a free trial without requiring a credit card.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Gartner recognition: Twilio says it was named a Leader and positioned highest for Ability to Execute.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Gartner report: The page cites the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform as a Service.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Global reach: The API offers global senders to reach customers in more than 180 countries.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Inbound webhooks: YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Messaging channels: Programmable Messaging supports SMS/MMS, WhatsApp, and RCS generally available, plus Facebook Messenger in public beta.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Messaging Services: Messaging Services organize senders, features, configuration, and message logs for applications scaling from the first message to millions globally.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Messaging use cases: Listed use cases include alerts, reminders, lead alerts, mass texting, and SMS marketing.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
MMS support: YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Phone number types: Available phone-number categories include toll-free, 10DLC, and short codes.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Platform positioning: Twilio connects communication channels, customer context, and AI on one platform.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Privacy and security: Privacy and security is listed as one of Twilio's differentiators.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Rich messaging: RCS supports rich content such as cards and carousels, read receipts, and branded senders.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Scheduling: SMS, MMS, and WhatsApp messages can be scheduled for a future date and time with one API call.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
SDK languages: PHP,Node.js,C#/.NET,Java,Python,Ruby,GoRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Security and compliance: Twilio says its services are designed for secure communications and lists certifications and compliance programs including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.Read 28 Sep 2026 · security.twilio.com
Short code support: YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Support resources: Support resources include Help Center, Support Plans, partners, and professional services.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Target users: Twilio positions Programmable Messaging for transactional alerts and notifications, promotions, appointment reminders, authentication, order updates, customer support, and marketing use cases.Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Toll-free numbers: YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Transparent pricing: Pricing is presented as transparent, with discounts as usage scales.Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com
Two-way SMS: YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · twilio.com

Plans and prices

Pay as you go Priced on request Usage-based SMS/RCS (U.S.) from $0.0083 per outbound/inbound message plus carrier fees · WhatsApp from $0.005 plus Meta template fees · phone numbers from $1.15/month · volume discounts available Read 28 Sep 2026 · twilio.com

Free trial Free No credit card required Read 27 Sep 2026 · twilio.com

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