OTPRun vs Twilio Verify
A Twilio Verify alternativewithout a fee for every code.
Twilio Verify charges for each successful verification plus a fee for the channel. OTPRun sends codes through your own WhatsApp number and Telegram for a flat monthly price, and checks them for you in the same way.
Create a free accountThe free plan includes one WhatsApp number. No card required.
Side by side
| Feature | OTPRun | Twilio Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan with one number, from $9 a month for unlimited messages | Pay per use |
| Cost of one code | No per-message fee | $0.05 per successful verification plus the channel fee, for example $0.0083 per SMS in the US |
| Who sends | Your own WhatsApp number, linked in a minute by QR or pairing code | SMS numbers and WhatsApp business senders |
| Verification codes | Generates, sends and checks codes, with expiry and attempt limits | Generates, sends and checks codes |
| If a message does not arrive | Automatic fallback to Telegram and tap-to-verify links | Several channels; your app chooses the channel for each request |
| Replies | Inbox, conversations and signed webhooks | Through the separate Twilio Messaging API |
| Assistants and MCP | Remote MCP server with OAuth sign-in, OpenAPI actions and /llms.txt | Not part of Verify |
Twilio prices as published on twilio.com in August 2026.
Where Twilio is the better choice
Your users have no messenger and you need SMS or voice calls in almost every country.
You need an official business sender and an enterprise contract today.
Questions
How much cheaper is OTPRun than Twilio Verify?
With Twilio Verify, 10,000 successful verifications cost at least $500 before channel fees. With OTPRun they are included in a flat plan from $9 a month.
Is the API similar?
Yes. You create a verification with a phone number and then check the code the user entered. Moving over usually means changing two calls.
Can I keep SMS as a backup?
Yes. Keep your SMS provider for users without WhatsApp or Telegram and send most codes through OTPRun.