AVOXI vs Bandwidth (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, AVOXI grades higher than Bandwidth: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
AVOXI grades higher on features and ease of use. Bandwidth grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
AVOXI
International virtual numbers and cloud voice for global teams
Bandwidth
Voice, messaging and number APIs on its own carrier network
Which one is for you
Pick AVOXI if
- Fits if your company takes or makes calls across many countries
- Works for teams adding numbers to a UCaaS or contact center platform
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you grow: tiers cost 3%, 5% or 10% of spend, with a monthly minimum
- Watch out: number prices change with country, type and minutes, so you need a quote
- Tight if you need SSO or encrypted SIP, which aren't in the Standard tier
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, as there isn't one
Pick Bandwidth if
- Fits if you're building calling or texting into your own software
- Works for phone providers who need a carrier network
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a desk phone or softphone app, as there isn't one
- Watch out: rates are US figures, exclude taxes and fees, and SIP trunking pricing is on request
- Pricey if you text a lot, as 10DLC is $0.004 for SMS and $0.015 for MMS, and short codes cost more
- Skip it if you want to know the trial's terms first, as they aren't stated
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAAVOXIWeak | 1.6GPABandwidthWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNumbers from $6.49 a month; platform tiers are $14.99, $99.99 or $199.99 minimums, or a share of spend. That's priced for companies, not by the seat. | CUS local calls are $0.0100 a minute out and $0.0055 in, with volume pricing by quote. That's usage billing, so it can't be set against per-seat prices. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial on the pricing page. | DA free trial through a Build developer account, with terms not stated. |
| Features | CNumbers, call routing, SIP trunks and integrations, with SSO, encrypted SIP, advanced routing and quality metrics held back for higher tiers. | DVoice, messaging, SIP trunking and numbers as APIs. It needs your own app or phone system to be useful. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and routing and platform integrations need setup. | DNo store rating on record. It's built for developers who write code against it. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb service with voice APIs and UCaaS and contact center integrations; no phone or desktop apps listed. | BWeb, with Teams, Zoom Phone, Webex Calling, Genesys Cloud CX, Five9 and Google Voice SIP Link. |
| Best for | virtual numbers in 150+ countries | voice and text APIs on its own carrier network |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: AVOXI and Bandwidth. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bandwidth also covers business texting.
At a glance
| AVOXI | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | $6.49 per month and up (virtual number packages) | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial through a Build developer account; terms not stated |
| Web | ||
| Made by | AVOXI | Bandwidth Inc. |
| Price read from | avoxi.com | bandwidth.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
AVOXI
- Platform tiers are priced as a percentage of spend with a monthly minimum, so the bill depends on usage.
- SSO, encrypted SIP, advanced SIP routing and call quality metrics are not in the Standard tier.
- Number price depends on the number type, location and minutes, so a quote needs the country and volume.
- AVOXI contact center software is priced on a separate page not covered here.
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.
Key features
AVOXI
- Virtual numbers worldwide
- Local DID, toll-free, TrueLocal caller ID, UIFN, non-geographic and vanity numbers across 150+ countries.
- Call routing
- Automatic failover and a call flow builder on every tier. Higher tiers add conditional routing, webhook widgets and advanced SIP routing.
- Platform integrations
- The site lists 40+ voice, contact center and app integrations, including Genesys, Amazon Connect, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Security and fraud controls
- Fraud monitoring and multi-factor sign-in on all tiers. SSO and encrypted SIP (TLS, SDES, SRTP) start at Premium.
- Contact center software
- A separate contact center product with agent tools and call recording is priced on its own page.
Bandwidth
- Voice API
- Embeds calling in an application with 6-second billing increments, recording, conferencing, answering machine detection, text-to-speech and media streaming.
- Messaging API
- Sends SMS and MMS over 10DLC, short code and toll-free numbers, with RCS and alphanumeric sender options named in the product menu.
- SIP trunking and numbers
- Usage-based SIP trunking, number management, porting, caller ID and emergency calling for phone systems that run on premises or in the cloud.
- Authentication API
- Sends two-factor authentication codes and call verification to protect user sign-ins, billed per authentication or per call.
- Platform integrations
- The product menu lists Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and Operator Connect, Zoom Phone, Webex Calling, Genesys Cloud CX, Five9 and Google Voice SIP Link.
Plans
AVOXI
Virtual number packages$6.49
per month and up
Number price depends on number type, country or city, and minutes per month. Regulatory fees and taxes may apply.
Standard$14.99
per month minimum, or 3% of spend
Cloud software tier: one UCaaS/CCaaS integration, MFA, fraud monitoring, online onboarding and priority support.
Premium$99.99
per month minimum, or 5% of spend
Unlimited integrations, SSO, encrypted SIP, call flow builder, 150k calls a month of quality insights, live onboarding.
Premium AI$199.99
per month minimum, or 10% of spend
Adds a designated support engineer, proactive monitoring, anomaly detection and 300k calls a month of quality insights.
Bandwidth
Volume-based pricingCustom
Pay per use at published US rates, with volume pricing by quote; SIP trunking and full product pricing are available on request.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, AVOXI or Bandwidth?
As of Nov 13, 2026, AVOXI starts at $6.49 per month and up (virtual number packages), and Bandwidth publishes no starting price.
Which has a free plan, AVOXI or Bandwidth?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither AVOXI nor Bandwidth has a free plan. Bandwidth has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.