Alternatives · Business Phones
Bandwidth alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Bandwidth alternative is Plivo (1.8 GPA).
Bandwidth compared with 8 alternatives: Plivo, Telnyx, Flowroute, Skyetel, Ytel and 3 more.
Bandwidth is a paid product with a free trial. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BandwidthThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Plivo | Free trial · from $1,000/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Telnyx | From $1/mo | No | Web |
| Flowroute | Paid | No | Web |
| Skyetel | Paid | No | Web |
| Ytel | Paid | No | Web |
| AVOXI | From $6.49/mo | No | Web |
| IntelePeer | Paid | No | Web |
| Voxtelesys | From $1.00/mo | No | Web |
How each one differs from Bandwidth
Plivo
Voice, SMS and AI voice agent platform billed by usage
- Plivo starts at $1,000 per month for the Enterprise plan; pay as you go has no monthly fee.
- Plivo also covers AI agents and whatsApp messaging.
- Plivo does not cover business phone line, which Bandwidth does.
Suits: Developers adding calls and texts to their own software
Telnyx
Pay-as-you-go phone numbers, voice, SMS and SIP APIs
- Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
- Telnyx also covers AI support agent, online fax and whatsApp messaging.
Suits: Developers building calling or texting into their own software
Flowroute
SIP trunking, phone numbers and messaging billed by usage
- Flowroute also covers online fax.
Suits: Companies running their own PBX that need SIP trunks
Skyetel
SIP trunking, phone numbers and messaging from a carrier network
- Skyetel also covers online fax.
Suits: Phone-system providers and resellers that need a wholesale carrier
Ytel
Browser-based outbound sales dialer with number health tools
- Ytel also covers AI agents, sMS marketing and call tracking.
- Ytel does not cover business texting, which Bandwidth does.
Suits: Outbound sales and lead-follow-up teams that dial high volumes
AVOXI
International virtual numbers and cloud voice for global teams
- AVOXI starts at $6.49 per month and up (virtual number packages).
- AVOXI does not cover business texting, which Bandwidth does.
Suits: Companies that need numbers and calling in many countries
IntelePeer
AI voice and chat agents on carrier voice, sold through sales
- IntelePeer also covers transcription, workflow automation and AI agents.
- IntelePeer does not cover business phone line and business texting, which Bandwidth does.
Suits: Healthcare groups that want AI to handle inbound scheduling and patient calls
Voxtelesys
SIP trunking, phone numbers, SMS and fax with a self-serve portal
- Voxtelesys starts at $1.00 per month plus $0.01 per minute, minimum 4 lines.
- Voxtelesys also covers online fax.
Suits: Businesses that run their own PBX and need trunking and numbers
Limits worth knowing in Bandwidth
- Usage rates are quoted for the US: US local outbound calls are $0.0100 a minute and inbound $0.0055, as listed.
- A 10DLC text is $0.004 outbound for SMS and $0.015 for MMS; short code and toll-free messages cost more.
- It is a carrier and API platform, not a packaged office phone with desk phones or a softphone app.
- Rates exclude taxes and fees, and SIP trunking and full pricing are given only on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bandwidth?
The alternatives to Bandwidth in this directory are Plivo, Telnyx, Flowroute, Skyetel, Ytel, AVOXI, IntelePeer and Voxtelesys. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bandwidth.
Is there a free alternative to Bandwidth?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Plivo offers a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.