Up to 40% savings compared to international gateways for the same volume in Brazil based on public SMS API prices in 2026
Why is SMSGo pricing more competitive?
- Billed in USD by card — no CNPJ, no Pix and no Brazilian invoice required.
- No monthly fee or minimum contract: pay only for the SMS you send.
- Prepaid credits that never expire: buy once and use at your own pace.
- Local routing with Brazilian carriers: better delivery and lower latency.
- 3 free SMS on signup to test the API with no credit card.
SMSGo pricing table
Per-SMS prices. The higher the volume, the lower the unit cost.
| Volume | Preço por SMS | Total do pacote |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | US$ 0.0479 | US$ 47.90 |
| 5,000 | US$ 0.0459 | US$ 229.50 |
| 10,000 | US$ 0.0439 | US$ 439.00 |
| 50,000 | US$ 0.0419 | US$ 2,095.00 |
| 100,000 | US$ 0.0387 | US$ 3,870.00 |
Provider price comparison
Approximate prices for sending SMS to Brazilian numbers. Competitor prices may vary by contract, exchange rate, and sales channel.
| Provider | SMSGo | Twilio | Zenvia | SMSDev | Infobip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | US$ 0.0479 | US$ 0.0599 | Quote-based | R$ 0.11 | Quote-based |
| Volume price | From US$ 0.0387 | Enterprise quote | Quote-based | R$ 0.07 above 250k | Enterprise quote |
| Currency | USD | USD | BRL | BRL | USD/EUR |
| Monthly fee | No | May vary | Common in enterprise | Not on prepaid | Common in enterprise |
| Minimum contract | No | May require | May require | No | May require |
| Free test | 3 free SMS, no card | Card and verification | Sales onboarding | Test mode | Sales onboarding |
| Note | Prepaid credits that never expire; no CNPJ or Brazilian entity required. | Official list price for Brazil; sender ID is overwritten on international routes. | Non-public pricing; usually requires a contract. | Entry package R$ 110 (R$ 0.11/SMS); lowest public price is R$ 0.07 above 250k. | Enterprise model with minimum contract. |
How to buy SMSGo credits in 3 steps
- Create your free account. Sign up in under a minute and receive 3 free SMS with no card.
- Choose a package. In the billing area, select the volume tier that fits your use case.
- Pay and start sending. Pay by international card in USD. Credits are released instantly and you can use POST /v1/sms/send/single right away.
Frequently asked questions about SMS API pricing
What is the minimum price per SMS at SMSGo?
The lowest public price is US$0.0387 per SMS in the 100,000 package. US$0.0479 is the entry price in the 1,000 SMS package — about 20% below Twilio’s Brazil list price of US$0.0599.
Is there a monthly fee or setup fee?
No. SMSGo is prepaid: you buy credits and pay only for what you send. There is no monthly fee, setup fee, or commitment.
Do credits expire?
No. SMSGo prepaid credits never expire.
Do I need a card to test?
No. When you create an account you receive 3 free SMS, with no credit card, to test the API in production-equivalent mode.
Is the price the same for OTP, marketing, and transactional SMS?
Credit packages are flexible and can be used for any SMS type. For very large volumes or specific cases, contact our sales team.
Calculate your SMS API cost
Use the interactive calculator to simulate the exact investment for the volume you need.