# Transparent, scalable, usage-based pricing for Twilio SMS and RCS Only pay for what you use. Don't get stalled by contracts, capacity planning, and rigid price models. Start building with SMS and RCS quickly. No credit card required. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) [ Need help with a custom enterprise solution? ](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/help/sales) ![Smiling man in glasses using a tablet, speech bubble icon, text Monthly Outbound 200,000 Messages.](https://www.twilio.com/content/dam/twilio-com/global/en/products/messaging/sms/pricing/sms-rcs-pricing-hero.png/_jcr_content/renditions/compressed-original.webp) ![Smiling man in glasses using a tablet, speech bubble icon, text Monthly Outbound 200,000 Messages.](https://www.twilio.com/content/dam/twilio-com/global/en/products/messaging/sms/pricing/sms-rcs-pricing-hero.png/_jcr_content/renditions/compressed-original.webp) Send and receive messages in ![](https://www.twilio.com/content/dam/twilio-com/core-assets/icons/countries/flags/unitedstates-us@2x.png) Unites States ## Pricing summary * **SMS (U.S.) starts at $0.0083.** Price per outbound message sent to U.S. long codes. * **RCS Rich starts at $0.0083.** Price per outbound message in the U.S. * **Start for free.** New accounts get a free trial, and then pay as you go. * **Carrier fees and destination rates apply.** Pricing based on destination, message, number type. **See full details:**[_SMS/MMS_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#sms-mms-pricing) [ _RCS pricing_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#rcs-pricing) [ _Volume discounts_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#volume-discounts) [ _Carrier fees_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#carrier-fees) [ _Features_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#features) [ _Phone number pricing_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#phone-number-pricing) [](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#phone) United States ## 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, with discounts as you scale. **Phone number type** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS **Inbound* | **MMS **Outbound* | **MMS **Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- **Long codes **A 10-digit number for SMS and voice calls with localized identity. | $0.0083 | $0.0083 | $0.022 | $0.0165 **Toll-free **Business messaging phone number with a 3-digit prefix (Ex: 887) for high-throughput SMS and voice calls. | $0.0083 | $0.0083 | $0.022 | $0.02 **Short codes **A short number (5-6 digits) designed for high-throughput two-way SMS messaging. | $0.0083 | $0.0083 | $0.022 | $0.0165 * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [_character limits and message segments_](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.120963272.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice and additional carrier fees may apply. See the [_carrier fees section_](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/us#carrier-fees "http://twilio.com/sms/pricing") below for more detail. US A2P 10DLC are subject to registration [_onboarding fees_](https://help.twilio.com/articles/1260803965530-What-pricing-and-fees-are-associated-with-the-A2P-10DLC-service- "https://help.twilio.com/articles/1260803965530-What-pricing-and-fees-are-associated-with-the-A2P-10DLC-service-"). A [_failed message processing fee_](https://help.twilio.com/articles/27502337507483-Failed-Message-Processing-Fees "https://help.twilio.com/articles/27502337507483-Failed-Message-Processing-Fees") of $0.001 per message will be applied only to messages that terminate in a "Failed" status. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) [ Download SMS prices (.CSV) ](https://assets.cdn.prod.twilio.com/pricing-csv/SMSPricing.csv) United States ## RCS Pricing RCS pricing is based on the destination and type of message you’re sending, as well as the carrier to which the message is being sent. Our pay-as-you-go pricing gives you control over your messaging costs. No new API, no code changes, and all the reach of the Twilio platform. [Learn more](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/messaging/channels/rcs). **Sender type** | **RCS Rich **Outbound* | **RCS Rich **Inbound* | **RCS Rich Media **Outbound* | **RCS Rich Media **Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- **RCS Sender** Rich Communication Services (RCS) enables you to send branded, interactive text messages. | $0.0083 | $0.0083 | $0.022 | $0.0165 * **RCS Rich text messages are charged per segment and RCS Rich Media is charged per message.** Learn more about RCS character limits and message classification. Prices may change from time to time without notice and additional carrier fees may apply. See the carrier fees section below for more detail. RCS senders launching on US carriers are subject to carrier [onboarding fees](https://help.twilio.com/articles/29076535334043-RCS-Messaging-Best-Practices-and-FAQ#h_01K34T0MZ4N3C283NHZ0QD08RT). A failed message processing fee of $0.001 per message will be applied only to messages that terminate in a "Failed" status. [ Start for free ](https://login.twilio.com/u/signup) [ Log in to use RCS ](https://console.twilio.com/us1/develop/rcs/overview) 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. United States ## 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 code and toll-free volume pricing **SMS messages per month** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS**** ** Inbound* ---|---|--- First 150,000 messages 1 - 150,000 messages | $0.0083 | $0.0083 Next 150,000 messages 150,001 - 300,000 messages | $0.0081 | $0.0081 Next 200,000 messages 300,001 - 500,000 messages | $0.0079 | $0.0079 Next 250,000 messages 500,001 - 750,000 messages | $0.0077 | $0.0077 Next 250,000 messages 750,001 - 1,000,000 messages | $0.0075 | $0.0075 Above 1 million messages 1,000,001+ messages | $0.0073 | $0.0073 * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.120963272.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. Additional carrier fees may be charged in addition to the prices above. Please see the [carriers fees](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#carrier-fees) section below for more information. ### SMS short code volume pricing **SMS messages per month** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS**** ** Inbound* ---|---|--- First 150,000 messages 1 - 150,000 messages | $0.0083 | $0.0083 Next 150,000 messages 150,001 - 300,000 messages | $0.0081 | $0.0081 Next 200,000 messages 300,001 - 500,000 messages | $0.0079 | $0.0079 Next 250,000 messages 500,001 - 750,000 messages | $0.0077 | $0.0077 Next 250,000 messages 750,001 - 1,000,000 messages | $0.0075 | $0.0075 Above 1 million messages 1,000,001+ messages | $0.0073 | $0.0073 * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.120963272.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. Additional carrier fees may be charged in addition to the prices above. Please see the [carriers fees](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa#carrier-fees) section below for more information. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) ## Features Enhance your SMS messaging functionality with features for compliance, engagement, and better marketing performance. **Feature ** | **SMS** Outbound* | **SMS** Inbound* ---|---|--- **Engagement Suite** Link shortening/click tracking and message scheduling | $0.015 First 1,000 are free monthly | **Compliance Toolkit **Use AI to proactively address possible non-compliant SMS | $0.015 | * Prices may change from time to time without notice. United States ## Carrier fees There are additional carrier fees per message that are automatically applied based on the end-user's destination and carrier. ### RCS **Carrier** | **RCS Rich **Outbound* | **RCS Rich **Inbound* | **RCS Rich Media **Outbound* | **RCS Rich Media **Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- AT&T | $0.0045 | $0.0045 | $0.01 | $0.01 T-Mobile | $0.0062 | $0.0025 | $0.0125 | $0.0125 Verizon | $0.004 | $0 | $0.006 | $0 US Cellular | $0.0062 | $0.0025 | $0.0135 | $0.0135 All other carriers | $0.0045 | $0.0045 | $0.01 | $0.01 * **RCS Rich text messages are charged per segment and RCS Rich Media is charged per message.** Learn more about RCS character limits and message classification. ### Long code **Carrier** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS **Inbound* | **MMS**** ** Outbound* | **MMS**** ** Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- AT&T | $0.003 | $0.003 | $0.0075 | $0.0075 T-Mobile | $0.0045 | $0.0025 | $0.01 | $0.01 Verizon | $0.004 | | $0.0065 | US Cellular | $0.005 | $0.0025 | $0.01 | $0.01 All other carriers | $0.004 | | $0.01 | * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.79669332.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. ### Toll-free **Carrier** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS **Inbound* | **MMS**** ** Outbound* | **MMS**** ** Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- AT&T | $0.003 | $0.003 | $0.0075 | $0.0075 T-Mobile | $0.0045 | $0.0025 | $0.01 | $0.01 Verizon | $0.004 | | $0.0065 | US Cellular | $0.0045 | $0.0025 | $0.01 | $0.01 All other carriers | $0.004 | | $0.01 | * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.79669332.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. ### Short code **Carrier** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS **Inbound* | **MMS**** ** Outbound* | **MMS**** ** Inbound* ---|---|---|---|--- AT&T | $0.003 | | $0.0075 | T-Mobile | $0.0045 | $0.0025 | $0.01 | $0.01 Verizon | $0.004 | | $0.0065 | US Cellular | $0.0045 | | $0.01 | $0.01 Other - Group A | $0.0025 | | | Other - Group B | $0.0035 | | | **Group A** represents GoTextMe, Altice (CSC Wireless), Enflick (TextNow), Bandwidth, Aerialink, Zip Whip Non Toll-Free, Brightlink, Triangle, Pine Cellular Phones, United Tel Assn, Digital Comm Consulting (OTZ Telecom), Bluegrass Wireless, Chat Mobility, Commnet Wireless, Sagebrush Cellular, Indigo Wireless, Telnyx LLC, Chariton Valley Tel. Co., Uintah Basin Electronic Telecom, Panhandle Telecom, Appalachian Wireless, Pioneer Cellular, Cellularone NE Arizona **Group B** represents Dish Network, RINA (Rural Independent Network Association), Copper Valley Cellular, James Valley Wireless, Pine Belt Tel Co, Standing Rock Telecom, New Cell, Inland Tel Co, Cell One MTPCS LLC, Viaero Wireless, Panhandle Telecom, Northwest Missouri Cellular, GCI Communication, Illinois Valley Cellular, West Central Cellular, Carolina West Wireless, Nex-Tech Wireless, Thumb Cellular, RINA (Rural Independent Network Association), Crossville Tel Co, Union Telephone Company, NewCore Wireless, Alaska Wireless, ASTAC Wireless, Southern Communication Services * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.79669332.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. ### FTEU (free to the end user) short code **Carrier** | **SMS **Outbound* | **SMS **Inbound* ---|---|--- AT&T | $0.02 | T-Mobile | $0.02 | Verizon | $0.02 | US Cellular | | All other carriers | | * Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about [character limits and message segments](https://www.twilio.com/docs/glossary/what-sms-character-limit?_ga=2.79669332.1302977634.1677506553-732055303.1670338818). Prices may change from time to time without notice. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) United States ## 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 | **Bring your own number**** ** Cost per month ---|---|--- **Long codes **A 10-digit number for SMS and voice calls with localized identity. | $1.15 | $0.5 **Toll-free **Business messaging phone number with a 3-digit prefix (Ex: 887) for high-throughput SMS and voice calls. | $2.15 | $0.5 **Random short code **Lease a randomly selected short number (5-6 digits) designed for high-throughput two-way SMS messaging. | $1000 **Billed quarterly, requires one time setup fee | **Vanity short code **Lease a short number (5-6 digits) of your choosing designed for high-throughput two-way SMS messaging. | $1500 **Billed quarterly, requires one time setup fee | $500 **Billed quarterly, requires one time setup fee ** All MMS-enabled Short Codes have a $500 one-time fee charged at time of purchase. * Prices may change from time to time without notice. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) [ Download number prices (.CSV) ](https://assets.cdn.prod.twilio.com/pricing-csv/NumbersPricing.csv) United States ## Phone number volume discounts 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. ### Long code **Phone numbers per month** | **Cost per phone number*** ** ** per month ---|--- First 1,000 numbers 1 - 1,000 numbers | $1.15 Above 1,000 numbers 1,000+ numbers | $0.575 * Prices may change from time to time without notice. ### Toll-free **Phone numbers per month** | **Cost per phone number*** ** ** per month ---|--- First 1,000 numbers 1 - 1,000 numbers | $2.15 Above 1,000 numbers 1,000+ numbers | $1.63 * Prices may change from time to time without notice. [ Start for free ](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio) ## 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. [ Contact sales ](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/help/sales) Pricing as of 3/2/26 [View page markdown](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/sms/pricing/usa.md)