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At a Glance
Bird
Bird
Star Rating
(73)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Twilio
Twilio
Star Rating
(497)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Twilio
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Twilio excels in API Call Speed with a score of 8.3, while Bird's API Call Speed is slightly lower at 8.0. Reviewers mention that this speed is crucial for applications requiring real-time communication.
  • Reviewers say that Twilio's Ease of Integration is rated at 8.2, which is significantly higher than Bird's 7.6. Users on G2 highlight that Twilio's extensive documentation and community support make it easier to integrate with existing systems.
  • G2 users mention that Twilio's Quality of Support is rated at 8.0, compared to Bird's 7.8. Reviewers say that Twilio's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which is a key factor for businesses relying on timely assistance.
  • Users say that Twilio offers a more robust set of features for SMS marketing, including Bulk SMS and Two-Way Text Messaging, which are essential for effective customer engagement. Bird, while offering similar features, does not match the depth of Twilio's capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Twilio's HIPAA Compliance score of 8.5 is a significant advantage for healthcare-related applications, while Bird's compliance features are not as robust, making Twilio a preferred choice for sensitive industries.
  • Users report that Twilio's Communication Varieties score of 8.4 indicates a wider range of communication options compared to Bird's 7.8. Reviewers say that this versatility allows businesses to engage with customers through various channels seamlessly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bird
No pricing available
Twilio
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bird
Free Trial is available
Twilio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
60
8.8
361
Ease of Use
8.2
61
8.2
366
Ease of Setup
8.0
48
7.8
205
Ease of Admin
8.2
46
7.9
193
Quality of Support
7.4
57
7.8
327
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
45
8.1
184
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
55
8.3
351
Features by Category
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Text Messaging
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SMS Platform
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Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
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Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
6.1
15
7.9
113
Functionality
6.6
15
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Verified
8.0
106
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6.7
13
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8.3
103
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7.1
15
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8.3
103
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Support
5.4
14
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7.6
104
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
4.8
14
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7.1
103
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Verified
Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
6.9
15
API Features
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.2
13
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7.3
11
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Basic Communication - Cloud PBX
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Advanced Features - Cloud PBX
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WhatsApp Messaging - WhatsApp Marketing
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WhatsApp Business Platform - WhatsApp Marketing
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RCS Business MessagingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
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Messaging - RCS Business Messaging
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Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging
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Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging
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AI - RCS Business Messaging
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Analysis
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Campaigns
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Engagement
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Platform
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Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bird
Bird
Twilio
Twilio
Unique Categories
Bird
Bird is categorized as SMS Marketing and Mobile Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bird
Bird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Twilio
Twilio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Bird
Bird
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
14.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Financial Services
5.8%
Other
52.2%
Twilio
Twilio
Computer Software
17.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Internet
5.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Other
54.7%
Alternatives
Bird
Bird Alternatives
Plivo
Plivo
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Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
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Infobip
Infobip
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Telnyx CPaaS
Telnyx CPaaS
Add Telnyx CPaaS
Twilio
Twilio Alternatives
Plivo
Plivo
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Vonage Communications APIs
Vonage Communications APIs
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Wati
Wati
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MSG91
MSG91
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Discussions
Bird
Bird Discussions
Help Center
1 Comment
Official Response from Bird
Explore our Help Center where your most common questions are answered: https://support.messagebird.com/hc/en-usRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Bird has no more discussions with answers
Twilio
Twilio Discussions
Is it possible to do automated skype message using twilio
2 Comments
Partha R.
PR
Right now Twilio doesn't support any integration with Skype as such. However you can use external services like integromat to integrate them. Read more
What is the use of twilio?
1 Comment
Dick Y.
DY
using Twilio as one of my cloud pabx alternatives.Read more
Is twilio reliable?
1 Comment
Lorenzo R.
LR
Never had an issue in more than 3 years using it that impacted my business in a significative wayRead more