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CommentsBulkSMS vs Nexmo vs Plivo
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Plivo provides basic building block APIs in the form of Plivo XML and HTTP API, to create telephony apps, so developers can completely do away with learning the nitty-gritty of the telephony plumbing. | Nexmo connects your apps directly to carriers around the world. Integrate SMS and Voice messages using one simple API. Use Nexmo Verity to register users, verify transactions, and implement two factor authentication. | BulkSMS.com is a leading SMS messaging service provider offering two-way SMS communication services. The BulkSMS gateway reaches across borders and connects to over 800 mobile network operators world-wide. |
Phone- Global;Phone- Local and Tollfree Numbers;Phone- Call routing, call forwarding, caller ID, call waiting, 3-way calling, redial, speed dial, mute, hold, etc;Phone- Bulk Calling;Phone- Recording Calls;Phone- Caller ID;Phone- Call Routing;Phone- Real Time Call Control;Phone- Text to Speech;SMS- Inbound and Outbound;SMS- Message Queuing;SMS- Usage and Debug Logs;SMS- 24/7 Support;SMS- Volume Pricing;SIP- Bring your own carriers or use ours. You are not restricted to using Plivo's carriers.;SIP- Register SIP endpoints directly with Plivo and control them via our APIs.;SIP- Place and receive calls from via the PSTN, SIP URI, and WebRTC (coming soon!) | Inbound SMS; Outbound SMS; Outbound Text-To-Speech Calls; Outbound VoiceXML Calls; Inbound VoiceXML Calls; Outbound SIP;
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Number Insight | All submissions are made using simple query parameters.;Send and receive text messages globally – view our SMS coverage table.;Reliable, proven high-volume platform, running on redundant, high availability hardware.;Receive reply messages from phones (two-way SMS), without needing dedicated numbers or any extra effort on your part.;View detailed reports of all messages sent. Messages sent or received via APIs appear with the rest of your message history.;Mobile Originating (MO) reply messages and delivery reports (status reports) are pushed to a URL of your choice.;Language-neutral: being HTTP-based, integration is possible from almost any language (PHP, C#, Java, Perl, etc.);Unicode SMS support (70 characters in length).;Concatenated message support (messages longer than 160 characters).;Support for binary messages (WAP Push, vCards, etc.) |
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