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SMS/MMS Pricing

SMS pricing is based on the destination and type of message you’re sending, as well as the carrier to which the SMS is being sent. Our pay-as-you-go pricing gives you control over your messaging costs.

Phone number type

SMS
Outbound*

SMS
Inbound*

MMS
Outbound*

MMS
Inbound*

Long Code
A 10-digit number for SMS, MMS and voice calls with localized identity.

$0.0463

$0.0075

Mobile Numbers
Phone numbers with mobile prefixes, validated as spam-free with a 120 day seven point inspection.

$0.0463

$0.0075

Short Codes
A short number (5-6 digits) designed for high-throughput two-way SMS messaging.

$0.0400

$0.0075

Alphanumeric Sender IDs
A Sender ID that represents your company name for one-way SMS messages (Ex: TWILIO).

$0.0463

* Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about character limits and message segments. Prices may change from time to time without notice and additional carrier fees may apply. See the carrier fees section below for more detail. A failed message processing fee of $0.001 per message will be applied only to messages that terminate in a "Failed" status.

Twilio handles queuing, carrier nuances in every country, and formatting issues so you don’t have to write custom code. Also includes opt-out protection and delivery insights.

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Automatic SMS Volume Discounts

Volume discounts are automatically applied so you can save money as you scale your use case. Volumes are calculated by phone number type across messages received and sent— they cannot be combined to qualify for discounts. 

SMS long codes, mobile numbers, and alphanumeric sender IDs

SMS messages per month

SMS
Outbound*

SMS
Inbound*

First 25,000 messages
1 - 25,000 messages

$0.0463

Next 65,000 messages
25,001 - 90,000 messages

$0.0454

Next 95,000 messages
90,001 - 185,000 messages

$0.0435

Above 185,000 messages
185,001+ messages

$0.0425

* Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about character limits and message segments. Prices may change from time to time without notice. Please see the support article for more information on tiered pricing.

Features

Enhance your SMS messaging functionality with features for better engagement and marketing performance with your customers.

Feature

SMS
Outbound*

SMS
Inbound*

Engagement Suite
Link shortening/click tracking and message scheduling

$0.0150
First 1,000 are free monthly

SMS pumping protection
Detect and block SMS pumping fraud

$0.0250

* Prices may change from time to time without notice.

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Phone number pricing

Choose from a deep inventory of phone numbers to select the right number type for your use case. Phone number charges are added to your message volume and carrier costs for your total price.

Phone number type

Twilio Leased
Cost per month*

Clean Local Numbers
Local phone numbers validated as spam-free with a 120-day seven-point inspection.

$1.15

Clean Mobile Numbers
Phone numbers with mobile prefixes, validated as spam‑free with a 120‑day seven‑point inspection.

$1.15

High-volume Short Code
100+ messages per second. Lease a short code or migrate your existing one. Twilio manages the process for you.

$1667

Alphanumeric Sender ID
Use a custom name as the sender ID instead of a phone number for your outbound messages in 150 locales. (Can only be used to send SMS)

Free

* Prices may change from time to time without notice.

Committed-Use Discounts

Enterprise pricing is available to customers with use cases that exceed our volume discounts. Commit to annual message volumes and receive a discount beyond standard volume tiers. Contact our sales team to learn more.