The Twilio alternative that works out of the box.
Twilio gives you world-class building blocks and expects you to build the phone system. 2Chat gives you the finished system: buy a virtual number, receive the SMS or call in the app, verify your WhatsApp account, and automate it with an API. No servers, no webhooks required.
What teams value when they consider
2Chat over Twilio
Most teams that switch to 2Chat share a similar experience. These are the reasons they mention most often:
A number from Twilio is not a phone yet
When WhatsApp sends its verification code, someone has to receive it. On Twilio, inbound SMS and calls arrive as webhooks to software you have to write, host, and debug first. Twilio is tooling for building phone systems, not a phone system. A 2Chat number comes with an inbox and mobile apps, so the code just arrives.
Twilio cannot host a regular WhatsApp account
Twilio's WhatsApp product is the official Business API, built for template messaging at scale. If you want a normal WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business account running on a virtual number, with QR-based automation on top, that is not what it is built for. 2Chat covers both paths.
Weeks of plumbing for a minutes-long task
On Twilio, buying the number is the easy part. Receiving messages means a webhook server; answering calls means TwiML; an IVR means Studio; and support costs extra. On 2Chat the same journey is: buy the number, read the code in the inbox, connect WhatsApp with a QR scan, automate.
Virtual numbers
From $5/mo in 90+ countries, app included
From $1.15/mo, bring your own software
Receiving SMS and calls
They land in your inbox and mobile app
Webhooks and code you deploy
WhatsApp on your number
Verify and connect in minutes
Official API only, no app accounts
Developer tools
Numbers API, REST, Voice SDK, MCP
Code required for everything
What you get with 2Chat that Twilio does not give you
Numbers that work like phones from minute one
Buy virtual numbers in 90+ countries from the dashboard or programmatically through the Virtual Numbers API. SMS and inbound calls arrive in the web inbox and the iOS and Android apps immediately, with IVR and call recording included.
Built to put WhatsApp on virtual numbers
Receive WhatsApp's verification SMS or call on your 2Chat number, create the account, and connect it with a QR scan. Then automate it with flows, AI agents, and the REST API. When you need verified templates at scale, the official WhatsApp Business API is on the same platform.
Developer tools without the DIY tax
A REST API to search, buy, and manage numbers, send and receive messages, webhooks with execution logs, a Voice SDK to embed calls in your apps, and an MCP server for AI agents. You write code when you want to, not because you have to.
Bring your Twilio numbers with you
Already bought numbers on Twilio? Import them into 2Chat without porting: sync your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token and your numbers get the 2Chat inbox, IVR, and apps on top.
Get a number and put WhatsApp on it today
Buy the number, receive the code, connect with a QR scan. No webhooks, no servers, no credit card for the trial.
Practical feature comparison
| Feature | Twilio | 2Chat |
|---|---|---|
Virtual numbers | ||
Numbers in 90+ countries |  | |
Monthly number price | From $1.15/mo, plus what you build and host | From $5/mo, phone system included |
API to search and buy numbers | | |
Usable without writing code |  | |
Receiving messages and calls | ||
Which one is right for you?
A practical guide to evaluate why 2Chat is the right fit for you.
2Chat
2Chat is the better choice if you:
Need a virtual number that can receive WhatsApp's verification code today
Want to run WhatsApp on that number and automate it via QR or the official API
Prefer a working inbox, mobile apps, and IVR over building your own
Want a numbers API, Voice SDK, and MCP server without hosting glue code
Are a small team without infrastructure engineers on payroll
Twilio
Twilio is the better choice if you:
Are building your own communications product from low-level primitives
Have engineers to own webhooks, TwiML, and the hosting around them
Need carrier-grade scale, SIP trunking, or contact-center tooling like Flex
Want the lowest per-number and per-message rates and can build the rest
Switch to 2Chat without wasting time
No credit card required. Our team helps you migrate.
Start free trialBuy or import a number
Pick a virtual number in 90+ countries from the dashboard or through the API. Already have Twilio numbers? Import them by syncing your Account SID and Auth Token, no porting needed.
Verify WhatsApp on the number
Start the WhatsApp signup with your new number. The verification SMS or call arrives straight in your 2Chat inbox, so you can complete the registration in minutes.
Connect and automate
Connect the new WhatsApp account with a QR scan and automate it with flows, AI agents, the REST API, and webhooks. Move to the official WhatsApp Business API whenever you need it.
Add voice when you are ready
Build an IVR in the visual editor, record calls, route them to your team, or embed calling in your own product with the Voice SDK.
Real-life experiences
Companies that transformed
Creating chatbots was super easy with their flow builder. Just drag and drop the components and it's ready in seconds. The connection to WhatsApp was also great. We used our own number without changing it to WhatsApp Business API.
Mark M.
Founder & CEO
Excellent customer service! I had some difficulties, but the agents helped me resolve the issues. Very professional at all times. Thank you!!
Marcos E.
2Chat has become an essential component of our daily operations! It was so nice to set up bots with their canvas for WhatsApp, in ten minutes we had an entirely new way to respond to our creators. Great integrations with Slack and Zapier!
Oscar S.
Founder
We are using the HubSpot integration to log WhatsApp messages and calls on our CRM, and so far, it's been great both in terms of quality and prices.
Adriana
A 6-star implementation and support experience. They accompanied us in every inquiry and requirement we had.
Juan W.
Customer Support Manager
A Game-Changer for WhatsApp Business Management
Luciano T.
CTO
Very good, when we ran into any obstacles in our integration, their support always helped us quickly and directly in solving each of the problems. They even made custom functions for us! We are very happy.
Esteban T.
CEO
User-Friendly App with Outstanding Customer Support
Carlos H.
CEO
It's simple, well structured, has an API, but most of all, it has an amazing support team that helped us navigate the product, onboard and solve minor issues very quickly. Very happy to recommend 2Chat. Super solid!
Henrique S.
2Chat's integration with Make.com is incredibly smooth and reliable. I've been using it to sync WhatsApp messages into Slack channels, and it works perfectly to keep everyone aligned without switching tools.
Wil M.
This tool allows you to use normal WhatsApp Business like an API, which opens many doors for automation. Customer support is very friendly. They have native integration with Zapier and Make. What you can ask more!
Kaan O.
We use 2Chat for our Slack x WhatsApp integration as a marketing agency. It works perfectly. We had 1 small issue and this was resolved within 2 minutes. Fantastic service, highly recommend.
EDGEY
Marketing agency
4.7 stars on independent platforms
Highly rated across trusted review platforms
Explore the 2Chat WhatsApp API
Send your first message with a QR scan and a single HTTP call. Code samples in cURL, Python, PHP, and JavaScript, plus webhooks and full API docs.
Frequently asked questions
Isn't Twilio cheaper than 2Chat?
Per number, yes: a Twilio US local number starts around $1.15 per month versus $5 on 2Chat. But a Twilio number alone cannot show you a message: you also build and host the webhook server or app that receives SMS and calls, pay per message and per minute, and pay extra for support plans. 2Chat's price includes the inbox, mobile apps, IVR, and human support, so for most teams the total cost is lower.
Why can't I receive WhatsApp's verification code on a Twilio number out of the box?
Twilio delivers inbound SMS and calls to webhooks, software you have to build and host. There is no ready-made inbox or phone app to just read a message or answer a call, and WhatsApp's voice-call verification needs a call-handling app you would also have to build. That is by design: Twilio is a toolkit for building phone systems. 2Chat is the phone system, so the code simply shows up in your inbox.
Can I create a new WhatsApp account with a 2Chat virtual number?
Yes, that is one of the most common uses of 2Chat virtual numbers. Buy a number in one of 90+ countries, start the WhatsApp registration, receive the verification SMS or call in your 2Chat inbox, and finish the signup. Then connect the account to 2Chat with a QR scan to automate it.
I already have numbers on Twilio. Can I use them with 2Chat?
Yes. 2Chat can import your existing Twilio virtual numbers without porting: you sync your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token, and your numbers get 2Chat's inbox, IVR, call flows, and apps on top.
Does 2Chat replace Twilio for developers?
It depends on what you are building. If you are creating your own telecom product from primitives at carrier scale, Twilio is the right tool. If you need working numbers, WhatsApp, SMS, and calls with an API, webhooks, a Voice SDK, and an MCP server on top, 2Chat gives you that without the infrastructure work.
Does 2Chat support the official WhatsApp Business API too?
Yes. Beyond the QR-based connection for regular WhatsApp accounts, 2Chat supports verified WABA numbers through Meta Embedded Signup, with template campaigns, AI agents, and a shared inbox on every plan.
Ready for numbers that work out of the box?
Start a free 2Chat trial, get a virtual number, and have WhatsApp running on it in minutes.