SMS pricing

SMS API and Messaging Service software with one simple price.

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Kenya
Pay-as-you-go

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 a fair price no matter what you build.

Pay-as-you-go SMS pricing
Number used
Text messages
To send
To receive
Picture messages
To send
To receive
Messaging Service features
Local numbers
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Included
International numbers
$ 0.0498
N/A
N/A
N/A
Included
†Text messages are charged per segment. Learn more about character limits and message segments.
‡Price may vary based on the carrier to which the SMS is being sent. See the "In Depth" section below for details.
*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.

Whether you need 1 or 100,000 numbers, Twilio keeps a deep inventory in stock so local numbers are always there when you need them.

Pay-as-you-go Phone Number pricing
International numbers
Send and receive SMS using non-domestic phone numbers. View the list of international numbers and capabilities.
International prefix
$ 1.00
/ month
Up to ten (10) SMS per second
Kenya
In depth

The tables below contain all SMS pricing for the country. The price to send an SMS may vary based on the carrier to which the SMS is being sent. Twilio is also able to make phone calls to this country.

All SMS pricing for Kenya
Carrier
Price
yu Mobile
$ 0.0498
/ message
Orange
$ 0.0498
/ message
Airtel
$ 0.0650
/ message
Safaricom
$ 0.0650
/ message
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Kenya
Outbound

Twilio is connected to mobile carriers globally so that you can send SMS to your users wherever they are. Use the search box below to find the price to send a message anywhere in the world.

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Kenya
Committed-use discounts

Commit to a monthly volume and receive a significant discount beyond standard volume discounts. Contact our sales team to learn more.*

* If you're a domestic customer and expect committed volume above 1-million messages per month, contact sales to learn about cheaper domestic routes.

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