Plivo API pricing
Developer-friendly pay-as-you-go SMS/voice with a 99.95% SLA, clean docs and the PHLO visual workflow builder.
Free tier or trialBilled per sms segment·Verified Jun 27, 2026
Free tier
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Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go (Long code SMS, US) | $0.0077 / SMS | Outbound and inbound on US long codes and short codes; toll-free is $0.0079/SMS. No monthly platform fee. |
| Phone numbers | $0.50 / month (long code) | Toll-free numbers $1.00/month; short codes from $500/month (billed quarterly) plus a $1,500 one-time setup fee, vanity short codes $1,000/month. |
| Volume / committed-spend | From ~$750/month commit | Committed-spend agreements unlock discounted per-message rates, guided onboarding, and dedicated support; volume discounts reported to kick in around 200K messages/month. |
What to watch for on the bill
- Effective US A2P cost often 40-60% above sticker once 10DLC fees, carrier surcharges, and number rental are added
- Trustpilot reviews skew very negative (~1/5) citing billing surprises and account suspensions
- Multiple users report being charged for messages returning unknown/undelivered status
The pricing page, as we saw it
Source: https://www.plivo.com/sms/pricing/. Prices change. Confirm on the vendor page before you commit.
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