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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated November 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Twilio Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BB Bonnie B Digital Systems ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We do appreciate the ability to send mass texts out to our constituents and the ability to provide what they need quickly.“ June 24, 2026 Muhammed A Technical Project ManagerTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “However, our experience with the verification and compliance process was disappointing. Despite submitting the required business documents multiple times, our verification requests were repeatedly rejected without clear guidance on how to resolve the issue.“ July 21, 2026 Furkan A FounderDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The API is flexible, the documentation is generally good, and there are enough examples to get an OTP flow working without spending too much development time on it.“ September 15, 2026 SB Stacey B CFOTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Hidden process, blocked cancellation, late replies, charged without consent, refused refund.“ August 7, 2026 SS Shane S CEOInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Twilio enabled quick and easy integration with my WordPress site to enable the notification of lead capture and form submissions.“ June 12, 2025 BW Benedikt W CEOInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It won't help if you have features if you cannot properly access them due to bugs in the UI.“ September 14, 2026 DS David S Vice PresidentFacilities Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Twilio is very powerful and allows me to not only send bulk emails but also text.“ January 7, 2026 SB Stacey B CFOTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Misleading charges, no clear cancellation option, slow support, and software that doesn’t work.“ August 7, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 576 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Hèlmi A. Projects Managers ### "Easy-to-Use APIs, but Deliverability and Costs Need Work" November 11, 2026 4.5 I use Twilio to handle outbound email delivery because building my own email infrastructure is difficult and challenging, and Twilio is very helpful in that area. Pros I find Twilio’s API integration easy. I can monitor emails and analytics, create dynamic email templates, and personalize them. I also like being able to expand to SMS, WhatsApp, and verification workflows without needing another communications provider. I find Twilio easy to use and more reliable, and I appreciate programmable voice for automated calls, call routing, and interactive voice menus, along with its external integrations. The documentation was good, and we didn’t face any particular setup challenges. Cons Sometimes I can't count on deliverability, and some emails land in spam. Sending SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and high volumes of email can also become expensive. Email reputation matters because poor email practices negatively affect deliverability. Review Source HEMANTH M. Startup ### "Reliable, Scalable Messaging APIs—Though Pricing and Setup Could Improve" November 9, 2026 5.0 I use Twilio to add reliable communication features to my applications, including automated SMS notifications, OTP verification, and messaging. Its APIs make communication integration simple and easy to scale, without building complex infrastructure from scratch. Pros I like that Twilio makes communication integration simple, reliable, and easy to scale. Its APIs let me add SMS, voice, and messaging features without building everything from scratch. The initial setup was fairly easy, and I found the documentation and APIs helpful. Cons I find Twilio’s pricing a little expensive as usage grows, and I’d like more pricing transparency. The documentation and initial setup can sometimes be confusing for beginners, and configuring some integrations and understanding the settings took me a little extra time. Review Source אייל ר. VP R&D Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Easy SMS Service for Staying Connected with Customers" November 6, 2026 4.0 SMS verification to customers Pros An SMS service that makes it easy to maintain communication with customers. Cons Configuration may be challenging and time-consuming. Review Source Umang P. Software Engineer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Good API Service for SMS and OTP Integration in Applications" November 5, 2026 4.5 Twilio helps solve the problem of sending automated messages and verifying users without having to build the complete messaging system from scratch. For applications where users need to receive OTPs, account notifications or other important updates we can handle these things using Twilio APIs. This saves development time because we don't need to manage the messaging infrastructure ourselves. It also makes it easier to track message status and identify delivery issues. The main benefit for me is that I can focus more on developing the actual application features instead of spending too much time handling communication-related functionality. Pros What I like most about Twilio is that it makes adding SMS and OTP functionality to an application quite simple. As a developer I find the API documentation and SDKs really helpful because I can integrate messaging features into my Node backend without much difficulty. The dashboard is also useful for checking message delivery status and finding issues when something goes wrong. Another good thing is that Twilio provides different communication services in one platform so we don't need to depend on separate providers for every feature. Overall it's quite convenient for building applications that need automated messaging and user verification. Cons One thing I don't like about Twilio is that the pricing can become a bit expensive when the number of messages increases. For small projects or testing it's manageable but for applications with a large number of users the cost needs to be considered properly. Also the initial setup can be a little confusing because of phone number requirements and country specific restrictions. Sometimes troubleshooting failed or undelivered messages also takes extra effort. Apart from these things I feel Twilio provides good functionality but simpler setup instructions for different countries would make it better. Review Source Pradeep B. Partner Solution Architect Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Very good SMS platform for providing a great omni channel experience" November 2, 2026 5.0 Quite impressed with its features and integration capabilities. It is a one stop shop for all our orchestration and channel shift support features Pros It has very good integration capabilities. We use it for orchestration of our sms channels for CCM software. It is quite useful delivery mechanism for our customers Cons Whatsapp support is currently limited. Also there are challenges when you need to do bulk sms and at a very high volume it can choke Review Source CEO Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Terrible and likely fake. " October 13, 2026 1.0 Terrible. This is one of the worst-run companies I've ever seen. No one should bother trying to use their services. Pros I couldn't even sign up. I have a legitimate business and they kept inactivating my account, then asking for more and more information. When I gave them the information - after four emails back and forth - they said they couldn't reactivate my account. Cons Everything. The customer service is terrible and the functionality of the website is not unique. It's impossible to sign up. Review Source Associate Attorney Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The programmable SMS hook that finally works with our case management system." October 7, 2026 5.0 For a small firm that can't justify enterprise legal software, this fills a real gap. I'm not a developer, and I still got client communication running exactly how we needed it. The cost scales with actual use, so we're not locked into monthly minimums. It's become part of how we operate, and I'd set it up again tomorrow. Pros We needed automated client appointment reminders without paying for another practice management add-on. Twilio's API let me set up text confirmations that pull straight from our calendar database. The documentation was clear enough that I had it running in just an afternoon. No more missed consultations because someone didn't bother to check their email. Cons The console interface feels like it was built for engineers, not attorneys trying to troubleshoot why a message didn't send. I had to dig through logs to figure out carrier filtering blocked one client's number. A plain-language error summary would save time when I'm already buried in discovery. Review Source dm Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Reliable and Flexible Communication Platform" September 23, 2026 5.0 Overall, I’ve had a positive experience with Twilio. It is reliable, flexible, and provides useful tools for SMS, calls, and customer communication. The platform has plenty of features and integrations, although it can take some time to get familiar with everything. Once set up, it works well and is a useful solution for business communication. Pros Twilio is easy to use and reliable for sending SMS, making calls, and managing customer communications. I also like that it offers a wide range of integrations and automation options, making it useful for connecting communication tools with other business systems. Cons The pricing can be a little confusing, especially when using multiple services, and costs can add up as usage increases. It can also take some time to understand all the features and set everything up properly. Review Source Ekpono A. Software Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Developer friend platform and good APIs" September 22, 2026 5.0 Twilio is developer friendly, they put a lot of thought into making their SDK and documentation developer friendly for their SMS, voices calls integrations. The pricing remains the biggest issue for me Pros Sending SMS globally and a very good rate and voice calls. Their SDK and documentation is really easy to use and integrate into your application and I have had any security issues so far once you have provided required documents for each country to deliver SMS to. Cons The most annoying part of using Twilio is providing country specific regulatory complaince for SMS sender IDs and keeping up with changes globally base on country. Another issue is the UI is unnecessarily complex and SMS cost is high once you support different countries and region. Review Source Furkan A. Founder Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Reliable OTP solution for our SaaS projects" September 17, 2026 5.0 Overall, our experience with Twilio has been positive. We use it mainly as the OTP layer in SaaS applications, including projects we develop for clients and our own rapidly developed products. It saves us from having to build the messaging and phone verification infrastructure ourselves, which is especially valuable during early product development. Pros We mainly use Twilio for OTP verification in SaaS products, both for client projects and some of our own products. What I like most is that once the initial setup is done, adding phone verification to a new project is quite straightforward. The API is flexible, the documentation is generally good, and there are enough examples to get an OTP flow working without spending too much development time on it. For us, this is especially useful when we are building and testing new SaaS ideas quickly. Message delivery has also been reliable for our use cases, so we don’t have to build or maintain this infrastructure ourselves. Cons The biggest downside for me is that the dashboard and pricing can feel more complicated than they need to be. Twilio has a lot of products and configuration options, so even when you only need something relatively simple like OTP, it can take some time to understand which settings and services you actually need. Costs are reasonable for smaller projects, but they become something you need to monitor more carefully as usage grows. Some of the verification and compliance steps can also make the initial setup slower than expected. Review Source Director of Sales Used the software for: 1-3 years 4.5 November 12, 2026 AI summary based on a full review The ability to integrate smoothly with other applications provides significant benefits for communication within the organization. On the downside, the pricing is higher than what the reviewer would like. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons MEAN stack developer Used the software for: Less than 1 year 5.0 November 11, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Twilio simplifies the integration of communication features, saving development time and reducing complexity. The main limitation is its pricing, which can escalate with increased usage and message volumes, along with some features requiring additional configuration. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Account Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years 5.0 November 10, 2026 AI summary based on a full review This platform is highly regarded for its SMS capabilities, making it the best choice for users needing reliable messaging. A limitation is the elevated cost for sending messages to numbers outside the US. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Linux Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years 4.5 November 10, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Twilio enhances business communication by providing reliable APIs for voice and messaging, which can improve customer support and connectivity. However, users may encounter higher pricing and may need more technical support for troubleshooting issues. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons worker 5.0 November 6, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Twilio helps businesses save time and money by eliminating the need for custom telecom solutions, improving customer engagement through automated reminders and verifications. However, scaling can lead to higher costs due to carrier fees and additional features. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons CEO Used the software for: 1-3 years 4.0 November 6, 2026 AI summary based on a full review The extensive range of features offered by Twilio supports diverse communication methods, including SMS, which was beneficial for the reviewer’s needs. On the downside, the customer service team can take a long time to respond. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Development Manager Used the software for: 5+ years 4.0 November 5, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Twilio provides a straightforward integration experience with Juvonno, allowing for effective management of patient communications. However, the recent introduction of charges for failed emails raises concerns about the overall cost of the service. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons SDE Intern Used the software for: Less than 1 year 3.5 November 5, 2026 AI summary based on a full review Twilio simplifies telephony integration for AI applications, providing useful trial credits for developers to test their projects. The main drawback is the limited availability of trial phone numbers, which can restrict developers in countries like India from effectively testing international calling features. Log in to unlock the full review, detailed ratings, and pros & cons Jonathan A. Attorney-at-Law Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "My Brave Experience" April 6, 2022 5.0 Love Brave. It's my default browser. Would highly recommend. Pros \- Does not use up a lot of RAM - Does not cause my laptop's fan to ramp up excessively - No Google integration - Love the award of BAT crypto for browsing - Based on Chromium, can install Google extensions without all the additional Google integrations as previously mentioned. Cons Would love to see the user give more control over the arranging of icons on the UI. Some form of decentralized back up for bookmarks and settings. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Chrome eats up too much RAM; memory hog. Causes laptop fan to rev up constantly. Google is known for their data harvesting practices, so as Chrome is heavily integrated with Google services, they have access to a lot of your data. Review Source Muhammed A. Technical Project Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful Platform, Frustrating Business Verification Process" July 22, 2026 4.0 Our overall experience with Twilio was mixed. The platform itself is powerful, well documented, and offers a wide range of communication APIs that are easy to integrate. However, our experience with the verification and compliance process was disappointing. Despite submitting the required business documents multiple times, our verification requests were repeatedly rejected without clear guidance on how to resolve the issue. The slow support response caused unnecessary delays to our project and prevented us from using the platform as planned. While Twilio has excellent technology, the onboarding experience needs significant improvement for business customers. Pros Twilio offers a comprehensive set of communication APIs with excellent documentation and a developer-friendly platform. The integration process is well designed, and the available SDKs make it easy to build SMS, voice, and WhatsApp features into applications. The platform is reliable and supports a wide range of use cases. Cons The account verification and compliance process was the most frustrating part of our experience. Our business verification was rejected multiple times despite providing the requested documents, and support was slow to resolve the issue. This significantly delayed our project and made the onboarding process much more difficult than expected. Alternatives considered [Infobip](https://www.capterra.com/p/127997/Infobip/) Reasons for choosing Twilio We chose Twilio because of its strong developer ecosystem, comprehensive API documentation, global reputation, and extensive integration options. It appeared to offer a faster implementation process and the flexibility we needed for our communication platform. Review Source Senior Data Scientist Senior Data Scientist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Good Alternative" March 29, 2023 5.0 Happy with it in General, good alternative to authenticatiors which are only available on your mobile, if you loose your cell phone, you are in huge trouble getting back access to your accounts, it is not the case here at least, Pros What I really like about it is, you can access your MFA from different devices, so for example in case you loose your cell phone, you won't loose your access to your accounts, online Google Authenticator for example Cons a bit confusing terms for different passwords Switched from [Google Authenticator](https://www.capterra.com/p/253108/Google-Authenticator/)[Microsoft Authenticator](https://www.capterra.com/p/219694/Microsoft-Authenticator/)[Cisco Duo](https://www.capterra.com/p/228827/Duo-Security/) as mentioned above, if you loose your phone you are in big trouble, Reasons for choosing Twilio for mobile and desktop access, Review Source CEO Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Buggy, customer service non-existent. Do not use." September 16, 2026 2.0 Poor experience, due to the factors mentioned above. It won't help if you have features if you cannot properly access them due to bugs in the UI. Pros Feature rich. Quick to set up many features via an LLM, but the bureaucracy, waiting times, and couldn't-care-less attitude when dealing with THEIR BUGS spoils it. Cons Buggy, customer service non-existent. They don't care about you until you are big enough; not an attitude a startup, or likely anyone, will want to work with. If you want reliability and uptime, look elsewhere. Your problems don't matter. Alternatives considered [Telnyx Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/173804/Telnyx/) Reasons for choosing Twilio It is supposed to be feature rich and well established Review Source Islam R. Founder Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great software with major setback!" May 31, 2022 3.0 Pros I like that Authy is available for desktops unlike other more popular solution. Cons One major setback for Authy is that it forces obsolete SMS verification, this is a severe security weakness and should be abandoned ASAP. Review Source Matt K. Director of IT Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Works great for our needs!" October 1, 2025 5.0 Overall it has been a very good experience. We use this with our CHMS system to text the congregation. It works well, and is relatively inexpensive. Pros It is very comprehensive. It can do lots of things. We don't use all the features, but love knowing it can do so much when and if we do need it. Cons The interface can sometimes be a bit confusing. but they have a very good help file. Every time I've tried to find something and could not, checking the help file has given me step-by-step instructions. Only once did I ever need to contact support, and they resolved my issues quickly. Alternatives considered [Powered By Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/10029642/Powered-By-Text/) Reasons for choosing Twilio Quick and easy to implement with built-in integration. Review Source Basil (Bruce) S. Recruitment professional Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Best in the Market for multiple functions" August 16, 2022 5.0 It has been a great experience overall with easy-to-access and easy-to-use features Pros It is easy to use and manage your details with simple steps with no problems and great security Cons There are backend issues that result in delays and take time to get resolved. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.