{"id":32014,"date":"2024-02-06T18:21:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T12:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?p=32014"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:07:32","slug":"twilio-programmable-video-shut-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/twilio-programmable-video-shut-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Twilio Video Shutdown: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Twilio is discontinuing its Programmable Video. What should you do next to switch to another provider without disturbing your services and user experiences?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twilio is officially terminating its Video API and has announced the shutdown date as December 5, 2024. For businesses using Twilio\u2019s video solution, this might be both shocking and challenging. The provider has released its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twilio.com\/docs\/video\/api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">End of Life (EOL) notice for its Programmable Video service<\/a>. Twilio has stopped onboarding new customers and has announced the cessation of new releases. However, existing customers can continue using the Twilio Programmable Video until the official shut down date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/twilio-programmable-video-end-of-life.webp\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"twilio shutdown\" class=\"wp-image-21015\" width=\"800\" height=\"141\">\n\n\n\n<p>However, existing users can make use of the time until December 5, 2024 to lookout for other vendors. <strong>It\u2019s not as easy as it sounds!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need more clarity of this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to assess the shortcomings of Twilio\u2019s video API, so it does not repeat with the new vendor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to prepare yourself for the upcoming <strong>cost of migration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, you need help with the migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s why we found it a fair reason to write this article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every moment now is important and so, without any wait, let\u2019s get into the details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Twilio_Shutting_Down_Its_Video_Solution\"><\/span>Why Is Twilio Shutting Down Its Video Solution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twilio is a reputable vendor with over 16 years of experience in the communication solutions industry. And it is not new for Twilio to sunset its products in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/twilio-shutdown-service.webp\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"twilio programmable video shutdown service\" class=\"wp-image-21015\" width=\"800\" height=\"141\">\n\n\n\n<p>The giant\u2019s programmable API has played a significant role in the operations of several video calling apps and popular&nbsp;video conferencing software. With the REST API, you can just send HTTP requests to completely control the back-end server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And, that isn\u2019t all about the Video API.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/online-chat-rooms\/\">create online chat rooms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Get back the files you record<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Set up webhooks for status callbacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Above these, you\u2019ll only need to pay 1 bill for voice, SMS and video features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are so many reasons why Twilio is great with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/video-call-solution.php\">live video solutions<\/a>, there are potential downsides to it. In fact, there are strong reasons why this Twilio video shutdown is entitled as a \u2018courageous decision\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Twilio has its reasons,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c<\/strong>Twilio has too many things to maintain and decluttering is a necessity at this stage. The Cloud communications company is in the process of identifying the<strong> redundant\/ unessential services<\/strong> to keep the game going. As a counter-impact, it has affected Twilio\u2019s workforce drastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3ebfa\"><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br><strong>Twilio cut down its staff by 5% in its third major round of lay off in December 2023.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>Source: <em>Livemint<\/em><\/strong><br>Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lawson said in a memo to employees,<br><strong>\u201c<em>While I know it\u2019s hard to undergo so much change, it\u2019s all part of the necessary transition to profitable growth<\/em>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <em>Bloomberg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c<\/strong>Twilio failed to go for <strong>no-code and low-code<\/strong> development approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c<strong>AI<\/strong> is booming, but Twilio isn&#8217;t quite interested to adapt, at least in this stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c<\/strong>The competitors have <strong>embeddable experiences<\/strong> and Twilio doesn&#8217;t.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274cQuality<\/strong> cannot be compromised, but Twilio missed it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u274c<\/strong>And a few customers are not happy with the support for Video SDK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274cTwilio&#8217;s video API pricing is not as flexible as MirrorFly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sums it all about the \u2018Why\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, this seems to be a headache for Twilio\u2019s customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-three\">\n<div class=\"left-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cta-thumbnail-image.webp\" class=\"cta-three-thumbnail\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-wrap\">\n<summary class=\"heading\">Say Goodbye To Twilio. <span class=\"highlight\">Switch To MirrorFly<\/span> Now!<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"cta-three-wrap\">\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nComplete Source Code<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nLifetime Data Ownership<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nDeploy on Own Server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"cta--wrapper-button\">Request Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Will_This_Affect_Twilios_Loyal_Customers\"><\/span>How Will This Affect Twilio\u2019s Loyal Customers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, while you look for the next provider, you might face the following challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uncertainty: <\/strong>You do not know which provider is best for your requirements. And it is uncertain when the migration will happen, leading to risk of service downtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Loss: <\/strong>There are huge chances that you might lose your data if the new vendor you are shifting to does not have a reliable backup plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service Disruption: <\/strong>If your business solely relies on video calling operations that you\u2019ve enabled with Twilio\u2019s service, the activities might face potential downtime, impacting the incoming profit at the period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transition Costs:<\/strong> Migration isn&#8217;t practically easy. You need to spend huge time and resources, train your employees with the new video solution and adapt to the new changes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance Mismatches:<\/strong> Twilio complies with GDPR and is certified with ISO 27001. Now, the new vendor you are migrating to might have a different privacy compliance. And you might need to ensure that your app complies with the regulations that you\u2019ll lose due to migration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customization Issues: <\/strong>Twilio is customizable and you might have customized its features for your business. Now it is ambiguous how well you can replicate the customization with your new vendor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vendor lock-in:<\/strong> There is a huge chance that you might face vendor lock-in. If your business is hugely dependent on Twilio\u2019s services, then it can make it really hard to switch the operations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overwhelmed? Don\u2019t be.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because, it\u2019s time for some solutions to this situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Should_Twilio_Customers_Go_From_Here\"><\/span>Where Should Twilio Customers Go From Here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a tough question, especially if you have no clue about your next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we\u2019ve got you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/what-is-cpaas\/\"><strong>CPaaS <\/strong><\/a>vendor is bidding a bye, there are a few things you need to make sure, so you\u2019ll not be stuck in this situation again with the new vendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here\u2019s your checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect a list of the top vendors that offer your requirement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check their history of deliveries and consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now if you\u2019ve picked the top few, speak to other developers who are already using their services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test run their service, before you fully commit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a backup plan. Make sure your project is not solely dependent on a vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Altogether, this is risky. But there is always another side to a coin. On the bright side, you can always go for a trustworthy provider like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/\"><strong>MirrorFly CPaaS<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want facts that backup our recommendation? Let\u2019s help you out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_MirrorFly_Help_Twilios_Customers\"><\/span>How Can MirrorFly Help Twilio\u2019s Customers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The makers of MirrorFly started quite at the time of Twilio\u2019s first steps. But their professional expertise extends to a scale where Twilio would take years to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MirrorFly, a<strong> customizable<\/strong> in-app communication solution offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/chat-features.php\">1000+ video, voice and chat features<\/a>.<\/strong> The highlight of MirrorFly is that it is a <strong>white-label solution<\/strong>. This means, you can access their complete code, customize the calling and messaging capabilities as much as you want and still not mention the brand anywhere. You can use your own company colors, logos and icons to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/self-hosted-chat-solution.php\">give your users a fully branded experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you are switching from Twilio, we understand the concerns and challenges we discussed above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>So, let me break down each one of them and explain how MirrorFly resolves them.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MirrorFly is reliable <\/strong>&#8211; MirrorFly has been used by 1000s of brands just because it is reliable at any situation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You won\u2019t lose your data <\/strong>&#8211; Our experts take over the complete migration process for you. So sit back and relax. For we\u2019ll ensure that your assets from Twilio are carefully switched to MirrorFly without any downtime.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resume a smooth service<\/strong> &#8211; As you move to MirrorFly, your services start running smoothly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save your resources <\/strong>&#8211; You\u2019ll neither lose your time nor money.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adherence to all major regulations<\/strong> &#8211; Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/chat-security.php\">user privacy and security is under total control<\/a> with the solution built to be compatible with GDPR, HIPAA, and OWASP.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize your way<\/strong> &#8211; Since MirrorFly is 100% customizable, you need not worry about the personalization that you achieved with Twilio.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your platform in good hands<\/strong> &#8211; We value customers and that is why we are able to lead the market consistently for over a decade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can host your app as per your choice <\/strong>&#8211; if you prefer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/on-premises-chat-server.php\">host your app on your own servers<\/a> or on our cloud, it is totally your choice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And we feel you need to know more about our products and services, so here is a list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_You_Soon_With_MirrorFly\"><\/span>See You Soon With MirrorFly!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you already like to try MirrorFly, amidst Twilio shutting down its Video SDK. And if you\u2019ve got questions as to where you\u2019ll start, we\u2019ve got a team of experts who can help. If you\u2019d like to explore more about our success rate, I\u2019d highly recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/case-studies\/\">stories from our customers<\/a> that will help you make the decision quicker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gear up, we are waiting to hear from you soon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-two\">\n<summary class=\"cta-heading-two\">Say Goodbye To Twilio. <span class=\"highlight\">Switch To MirrorFly Now!<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"cta-content-two\">Choose MirrorFly, the most reliable Twilio alternative that helps you drive billions of conversations on your apps.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/contact-sales.php\" class=\"self-host-cta-btn\">Contact Sales<\/a>\n<ul class=\"cta-wrapper-list-two\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\n200+ Happy Clients<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nTopic-based Chat<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nMulti-tenancy Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/saas-cta-bg.webp\" class=\"cta-image-thumbnail-two\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;(FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" class=\"hidden\">\n  <symbol xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" id=\"iconmonstr-minus-1\">\n    <path d=\"M0 9h24v6h-24z\"><\/path>\n  <\/symbol>\n  <symbol xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" id=\"iconmonstr-plus-2\">\n    <path d=\"M24 10h-10v-10h-4v10h-10v4h10v10h4v-10h10z\"><\/path>\n  <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    Is Twilio based on WebRTC?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>\nTwilio&#8217;s iOS Programmable Video SDK is built on a modified version of the Chromium WebRTC project. Due to this background, integrating other WebRTC components with Twilio in your iOS app can be a unique challenge.\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    Is Twilio API free or paid?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Get started for free with Twilio&#8217;s SMS APIs. Alternatively, you can use Twilio&#8217;s Programmable Messaging API or the Conversations API to set up SMS for your business.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    What is Twilio used for?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>\nTwilio MessagingX offers highly scalable messaging services that help businesses connect with customers worldwide. Being a highly popular and reliable communication platform, MessagingX allows you to efficiently send and receive SMS, MMS, WhatsApp messages, and other forms of communication on a large scale.\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    Does Twilio work with WhatsApp?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Yes, you can easily integrate Twilio with the WhatsApp Business Platform, and enjoy WhatsApp along with Twilio&#8217;s suite of products such as the Programmable Messaging API, Conversations API, Twilio Flex, and Studio.\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n     Is there anything cheaper than Twilio?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Yes, Plivo is less expensive when compared to Twilio. Their initial pricing is 30-40% less. Besides this, you can avail bulk discounts and achieve total savings of 70-90%\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    What is the difference between Twilio and MirrorFly?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>MirrorFly and Twilio differ from each other in multiple ways. MirrorFly is a leading in-app communication provider that offers 500+ video, voice, and chat features. Whereas, Twilio is a customer engagement platform that offers features like SMS, Voice, Video, WhatsApp, email, and even IoT. 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