Transactional SMS has a 98% read rate within 3 minutes
— data from Gartner.
SMSGo vs. Twilio
| Feature | SMSGo | Twilio and enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Price per SMS | From US$0.0479, public USD pricing | US$0.0599 list price for Brazil, plus carrier fees |
| Routing | Local, with Brazilian carriers | International routing to Brazil |
| Monthly fee / commitment | None | May vary by contract |
| Getting started | 3 free SMS, no card, self-service | Card and account verification |
| Support | Portuguese, Chinese, and English | Mostly English |
| Official SDKs | Node, Python, Go, PHP | Generic SDKs and broad platform |
How to migrate in 5 minutes
- Create your free account. Receive 3 SMS grátis in test credit with no credit card.
- Get your SMSGo-key. Copy it under Account → API and exchange it for a 48-hour Bearer token at GET /v1/auth/token.
- Point to the SMSGo endpoint. Use https://api.smsgo.com.br and POST /v1/sms/send/single with phone and message.
- Send a test and check the DLR. Send an SMS and follow its delivery status in the dashboard or by webhook.
Frequently asked questions
Does SMSGo replace Twilio in Brazil?
For sending SMS to Brazilian numbers, yes. We offer an equivalent API, local Brazilian routing, and USD pricing — about 20% below the Twilio list price for Brazil (US$0.0599 per SMS).
Why migrate from Twilio to SMSGo?
If your base is in Brazil, you eliminate exchange fees, reduce latency, and gain local support — without losing API quality.
Do I need to refactor the entire integration?
Not necessarily. Adjust the base URL and payload fields; the authentication structure is similar.
Do credits expire?
No. SMSGo prepaid credits never expire.
Does SMSGo have a sandbox mode?
Yes. You receive 3 free SMS to test in production-equivalent mode, risk-free.
Start now with 3 free SMS
No credit card. No monthly fee. Credits never expire.
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