Twilio

Twilio

Cloud communications platform for building SMS, voice, and messaging applications

By Twilio Inc.

Communications Platform Cloud Communications SMS Voice

Product Overview

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to programmatically send and receive text messages, make and receive phone calls, and embed messaging across web, mobile, and IoT applications. Twilio provides APIs for SMS, voice, video, WhatsApp, email, and other communication channels to build scalable, reliable communication services.

Twilio empowers businesses with a comprehensive suite of communication APIs that integrate voice, SMS, video, and email into applications to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Its platform supports global reach and programmable workflows enabling enterprises across industries such as retail, healthcare, finance, and technology to create personalized communication experiences and automate critical business processes seamlessly.

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Secure Two-Factor Authentication

Add secure, scalable two-factor authentication to applications with SMS and voice.

Omnichannel Customer Support Contact Center

Deliver seamless customer support via voice, messaging, and chat from a unified platform.

Automated Appointment Reminders

Automate sending SMS and voice reminders for appointments.

Real-Time Video Consultation

Enable video consultations integrated in applications for remote interaction.

Multi-Channel Marketing Campaigns

Run coordinated marketing campaigns through SMS, email, and WhatsApp.

Interactive IVR Systems

Build custom IVR menus for automated call handling.

Phone Number Management and Porting

Manage and port phone numbers worldwide programmatically.

Call Recording and Transcription

Capture and transcribe voice calls for compliance and analytics.

IoT Device Connectivity

Manage cellular connectivity for IoT deployments worldwide.

High-Volume Messaging Campaigns

Scale SMS and WhatsApp messaging for large customer bases.

Key Features

Explore the core capabilities that make Twilio stand out.

Programmable SMS

Send and receive SMS messages globally via API.

Messaging

Programmable Voice

Make, receive, and control voice calls through APIs.

Voice

Video API

Build and scale real-time video applications.

Video

WhatsApp Business API

Integrate WhatsApp messaging to engage customers.

Messaging

Email API

Send and track transactional and marketing emails.

Email

Two-Factor Authentication

Add SMS or voice-based second-factor authentication.

Security

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

Create custom automated call menus and workflows.

Voice

Phone Number Provisioning

Easily provision local, toll-free, and mobile phone numbers worldwide.

Telephony

Messaging Services

Manage sender IDs, scaling, and message delivery optimization.

Messaging

Programmable Fax

Send and receive faxes programmatically.

Telephony

Twilio Flex

Cloud contact center platform customizable via APIs.

Customer Support

Chat APIs

Embed chat capabilities into web and mobile apps.

Messaging

Twilio Studio

Visual application builder for communications workflows.

Workflow Automation

Call Recording

Record inbound and outbound calls programmatically.

Voice

SMS Delivery Insights

Advanced analytics and reporting on SMS delivery.

Analytics

Global Reach and Compliance

Ensure compliant messaging and voice in multiple countries.

Compliance

Number Masking

Protect user privacy by masking phone numbers.

Security

Call Control with TwiML

Use Twilio Markup Language to control call flows programmatically.

Voice

Messaging Queues

Manage high volume messaging with queues and fallback.

Messaging

API-Driven Phone Number Porting

Seamlessly port existing numbers into Twilio platform.

Telephony

Group Messaging

Enable multi-recipient messaging with group chat features.

Messaging

Call Transcription

Convert voice call audio to text for analysis.

Voice

Global SMS Delivery Optimization

Optimize message routing for highest deliverability worldwide.

Messaging

Programmable Wireless SIM

Manage IoT and embedded cellular connectivity.

Iot

Contextual Integrations

Not just "integrates with" – here's the specific value each integration delivers:

Salesforce

Delivers: Integration with leading CRM platform.

Zendesk

Zendesk

Delivers: Customer service platform integration.

Shopify

Delivers: E-commerce platform integration.

Slack

Slack

Delivers: Team collaboration platform integration.

Shopmonkey

Delivers: Auto repair shop management software integration.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Delivers: Enterprise CRM and ERP platform integration.

Resources

Latest insights, guides, and templates to accelerate your decisions.

Blog Posts

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Customer Stories

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Downloads

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Case Studies

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How Lyft Uses Twilio for Driver Communication

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Zendesk Improves Support With Twilio Flex

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Platform Updates

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Videos

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Twilio Product Overview

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Building with Twilio APIs

Building with Twilio APIs

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Pricing & Plans

Pricing information available upon request. Contact our sales team for custom pricing tailored to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Twilio:

Twilio supports SMS, voice calls, video, WhatsApp, email, and programmable chat channels via APIs, enabling multi-channel communication solutions.

Yes, Twilio Verify simplifies adding two-factor authentication using SMS, voice, or email OTP verification to enhance application security.

Twilio provides global phone number provisioning allowing local, toll-free, and mobile numbers across many countries with telephony and messaging capabilities.

Developers can build customer engagement apps, contact centers, appointment reminders, authentication flows, marketing campaigns, realtime video apps, and IoT connectivity solutions.

Yes, Twilio adheres to global compliance requirements including opt-in rules, data privacy laws, and carrier regulations for secure and legal communications.

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