Head-to-head · Phone Verification Software
2Factor.in OTP API vs Plivo Verify
2Factor.in OTP API leads on 4 checks, Plivo Verify on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score2Factor.in OTP API · 7.2/10
- Free planonly 2Factor.in OTP API
- Most features2Factor.in OTP API · 3 of 4
2Factor.in OTP API scores higher on our rubric for phone verification software: 7.2 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #10.
2Factor.in OTP API offers free plan; Plivo Verify doesn't. 2Factor.in OTP API offers sms verification; Plivo Verify doesn't publish it. 2Factor.in OTP API offers voice verification; Plivo Verify doesn't publish it. 2Factor.in OTP API offers api access; Plivo Verify doesn't publish it.
2Factor.in OTP API is the better fit for teams wanting SMS and voice OTP with a free plan. Plivo Verify is the better fit for mid-market teams needing SMS, voice, and WhatsApp OTPs.
- 2Factor.in OTP API fits best
Teams wanting SMS and voice OTP with a free plan
- Plivo Verify fits best
Mid-market teams needing SMS, voice, and WhatsApp OTPs
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Side by side
| Feature | 2Factor.in OTP API 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Plivo Verify 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Phone Verification Software | #10 in Phone Verification Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting SMS and voice OTP with a free plan | Mid-market teams needing SMS, voice, and WhatsApp OTPs |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, SOC 2 | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 2Factor.in OTP API 3/4 · Plivo Verify 0/4 | ||
| SMS verification | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Voice verification | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| OTP expiry control | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Country coverage | 190 countries | Not published |
| Verification methods | Sms and voice | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 2Factor.in OTP API provides REST APIs and SDKs for phone verification and customer communications. It suits teams that need SMS OTP delivery and verification, with voice OTP available for fallback or voice authentication. The service runs… Read the review → |
Plivo Verify is a cloud API service for sending and validating one-time passwords, aimed at businesses securing registration, login, and other high-risk actions. Developers can send codes over SMS, voice calls, or WhatsApp, subject to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
2Factor.in OTP API — where it wins
- SMS OTP, voice authentication, and automatic fallback routing
- REST API, SDKs, sandbox testing, webhooks, and delivery receipts
- Free Starter plan; Growth adds ₹5,000 in messaging credits
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to sandbox access and free test credits
- Growth begins at ₹4,999/month, apart from usage-based messaging rates
- Enterprise features such as dedicated routes and SSO are on the Enterprise plan
Plivo Verify — where it wins
- Sends OTPs through SMS, voice calls, and WhatsApp
- Supports session validation, retrieval, and listing
- Includes delivery callbacks, traffic logs, and SMS-pumping Fraud Shield
Where it doesn't
- Usage charges vary by destination country and channel
- WhatsApp availability may depend on destination and account eligibility
- Direct brands need a minimum monthly commitment for Verify availability
- 2Factor.in OTP API7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹4,999/mo
A phone verification API with SMS, voice fallback, and sandbox testing; paid plans start at ₹4,999/month.
Visit 2Factor.inFull verdict → - Plivo Verify6.5/10 · Paid
A cloud OTP API with three delivery channels, session controls, and SMS-pumping protection.
Visit PlivoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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