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# Compare SMSEdge vs Twilio

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> Detailed comparison between SMSEdge and Twilio. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SMSEdge | Twilio |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2 | 501 |
| **Starting Price** | US$100.00 | US$0.01 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SMSEdge

Those who use SMS marketing to generate new leads, retain current customers, and/or deepen loyalty with their current user base.

### Twilio

Twilio is used by developers, contact centers, customer service departments, marketing teams, healthcare providers, and real estate agents, in over 180 countries.

## Key features

### SMSEdge

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Contact Management
- Mass Texting
- Message Personalisation
- Mobile Coupons
- Polls/Voting
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Shortcodes
- Text-to-Win

### Twilio

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Automatic Call Distribution
- Call Tagging
- Call Tracking
- Call Tracking Metrics
- Computer Telephony Integration
- Contact Management
- Mass Texting
- Message Personalisation
- Mobile Coupons
- Natural Language Processing
- Performance Management
- Polls/Voting
- Recording
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Shortcodes
- Text-to-Win

## Links

- [View SMSEdge Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/176186/smsedge)
- [View Twilio Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/180158/twilio-communications-platform)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/176186/180158/smsedge/vs/twilio-communications-platform)

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