Alternative to Vonage

Vonage offers global communication, but for SMS in Brazil SMSGo delivers local advantages: USD pricing, direct routes to Brazilian carriers, English support, and a simple developer API.

Transactional SMS has a 98% read rate within 3 minutes

— data from Gartner.

SMSGo vs. Vonage

FeatureSMSGoVonage and enterprise
Price per SMSFrom US$0.0479, billed in USDBilled in USD/EUR
Routing in BrazilDirect with local carriersInternational routing
Monthly feeNonePlans may include fees
Getting started3 free SMS, no cardCard and verification
Official SDKsNode, Python, Go, PHPGeneric SDKs
SupportPortuguese, Chinese, and EnglishMostly English

How to migrate in 5 minutes

  1. Create your free account. Receive 3 SMS grátis in test credit with no credit card.
  2. Get your SMSGo-key. Copy it under Account → API and exchange it for a 48-hour Bearer token at GET /v1/auth/token.
  3. Point to the SMSGo endpoint. Use https://api.smsgo.com.br and POST /v1/sms/send/single with phone and message.
  4. Send a test and check the DLR. Send an SMS and follow its delivery status in the dashboard or by webhook.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose SMSGo over Vonage?

If your audience is in Brazil, SMSGo offers USD pricing, local routes, lower latency, and English support.

Is the API similar to Vonage?

It is REST/JSON and very simple. Adjust authentication to the SMSGo-key → Bearer token flow.

Can I use a short code?

SMSGo sends via long number. For short code, contact us to evaluate feasibility.

Do credits expire?

No. SMSGo prepaid credits never expire.

Is there a delivery webhook?

Yes, with HMAC-SHA256 signature for security.

Start now with 3 free SMS

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