Twilio Programmable SMS Overview

Twilio-programmable-sms allows sending and receiving texts via trusted APIs on MessagingX. It supports two-way transactional SMS for commerce, notifications, and customer interactions with high deliverability.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Engaging And Following Up, Sending & Publishing Communications, Tracking & Monitoring Communications, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Twilio Programmable SMS.

Other use cases:

  • Measuring Net Promoter Score
  • Onboarding
  • Relationship Management
  • Generation Of New Leads
  • Order Management
  • Products & Pricelist Management
  • Lifetime Value Management
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Business Priorities

Improve ROI and Acquire Customers are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Twilio Programmable SMS.

Other priorities:

  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Enter New Markets Internationally Or Locally
  • Grow Market Share
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Twilio Programmable SMS Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Twilio Programmable SMS works with different mediums / channels such as Text SMS. E-Mail. and Promotions.

Twilio Programmable SMS's features include Alerts: Popups & Notifications, Ticketing, and Personalization. and Twilio Programmable SMS support capabilities include 24/7 Support, Chat Support, Phone Support, etc. also Twilio Programmable SMS analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"The fact that we can make the user experience so much better—from the UX and platform to the data and reporting—has directly fueled our growth." - Gene Schriver

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Engage customers globally with reliable SMS messaging...." SMS API
"...That wouldn t be possible without Twilio because we send a text message to our shoppers which notify them when they have to start...." Case Study INSTACART
"...Monitor and troubleshoot message delivery and engagement with real-time analytics. ..." SMS API

Twilio Programmable SMS, ChurnZero, Sinch, TalkToTheManager, Front, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Customer Success Platform. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Twilio Programmable SMS

Top Industries

  • Internet
  • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Information Technology and Services

Popular in

Twilio Programmable SMS is popular in Internet, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, and Information Technology And Services and is widely used by

Twilio Programmable SMS Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What makes Twilio Programmable SMS ideal for Engaging And Following Up?

How does Twilio Programmable SMS facilitate Sending & Publishing Communications?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Twilio Programmable SMS solved their Customer Success Platform needs. Cuspera uses 263 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Customer Success Platform needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Gene Schriver

President & CEO

GLOBO

The fact that we can make the user experience so much better—from the UX and platform to the data and reporting—has directly fueled our growth. Testimonial By Gene Schriver
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Steven Platt

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Twitter

If you take Twilio and connect it to your legacy-heavy infrastructure, like we did, you can bring up remote deployments at a cheaper cost and with faster delivery. Testimonial By Steven Platt
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Max Armbruster

CEO

Talkpush

Twilio's customer service is an extension of our customer service, because we need to give data-supported answers to our clients. Testimonial By Max Armbruster
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Gene Schriver

President & CEO

GLOBO

The fact that we can make the user experience so much better—from the UX and platform to the data and reporting—has directly fueled our growth. Testimonial By Gene Schriver
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Steven Platt

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Twitter

If you take Twilio and connect it to your legacy-heavy infrastructure, like we did, you can bring up remote deployments at a cheaper cost and with faster delivery. Testimonial By Steven Platt
Twilio Programmable SMS testimonial

Max Armbruster

CEO

Talkpush

Twilio's customer service is an extension of our customer service, because we need to give data-supported answers to our clients. Testimonial By Max Armbruster
 

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Twilio reports a significant 50% YoY increase in the adoption of its voice AI technology, highlighting its integration into customer service workflows. Car Finance 247, a notable customer, has levera...ged Twilio's AI assistant, Carla, to handle 300,000 conversations, resulting in faster lead conversion and increased revenue. This trend underscores the growing role of AI in enhancing customer interactions and optimizing business outcomes.

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From Idea to Index: How Twilio Voice and AI Helped Bring the Guinness Price Index to Life

Twilio's programmable voice technology powered the Guinness Price Index, a project by Matt Cortland, using AI-powered calls to map pint prices across the UK and Ireland. This initiative highlights Tw...ilio's role in enabling scalable, real-world applications of AI and communications APIs, demonstrating the potential of voice as a key AI interface.

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Vacasa - Real Estate - Large

Portland, USA

Vacasa used Twilio Segment to unify customer data and personalize marketing campaigns. They implemented SMS and email to deliver timely check-in codes and promotional messages. With SendGrid, Vacasa ...built targeted email programs and improved campaign performance. Personalized campaigns led to 3-10x more guest bookings and over 21% open rates on emails. Segment enabled smarter decisions and higher engagement across channels.

 

Stripe - Financial Services - Large

San Francisco, USA

Stripe uses Twilio Verify to handle nearly 70% of its user authentication processes. The company needed a secure, reliable way to verify users without adding friction. With Twilio, Stripe improved lo...gin success rates in the US by 6 points and increased authentication rates in India from 70% to 86%. Twilio's high deliverability rates reduced Stripe's support costs. Stripe relies on Twilio to keep millions of users safe and to scale its global payments platform.

 

Resy - Hospitality - Medium

New York, USA

Resy used Twilio Messaging to automate guest reservations and confirmations for restaurants. With Twilio, Resy sends over 21 million messages monthly, helping restaurants reduce no-show rates to belo...w 3%. Restaurants can customize guest communications and manage waitlists in real time. Twilio's APIs also enable secure account verification and fast, reliable messaging. Resy’s partnership with Twilio supports a seamless booking experience for over 35 million users.

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Peers used Twilio Programmable SMS for engaging and following up and sending & publishing communications

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

4.18/5

Read Reviews (14)
Analytics

3.97/5

Read Reviews (7)
CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

4.18/5

Read Reviews (14)
Analytics

3.97/5

Read Reviews (7)

Twilio Programmable SMS Integrations

Twilio Programmable SMS integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

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Data Export

Few API Integrations for Twilio Programmable SMS

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Twilio Inc. News

Product

US Branded Calling is now generally available from Twilio

Twilio has launched its US Branded Calling service, now generally available, which enhances customer trust by displaying verified business names and logos during calls. This service integrates with Twilio's existing communication platform, offering businesses a centralized way to manage branded calls, improve call answer rates, and streamline operational workflows.

Product

Deliver Secure and Reliable OTPs with Twilio Verify and PingOne

Twilio Verify now integrates with PingOne, enhancing OTP delivery for multi-factor authentication. This integration helps reduce fraud and improve user authentication by leveraging Twilio's global sender management and intelligent fallback features. Businesses can streamline security processes and ensure reliable OTP delivery across multiple channels.

Financial

Twilio Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Twilio reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, with a revenue of $1.50 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase. The company achieved a GAAP income from operations of $85 million and a non-GAAP income of $285 million. Twilio also repurchased $66 million in shares during this period and raised its full-year revenue growth forecast.

Product

Announcing Twilio Lookup Line Status Public Beta: Verify Number Deliverability Before You Send

Twilio has launched the public beta of its Lookup Line Status API, allowing businesses to verify phone number deliverability before sending messages. This tool provides real-time carrier insights, helping optimize messaging workflows by ensuring messages reach valid and active numbers. It aims to reduce wasted spend, protect sender reputation, and improve database hygiene.

Twilio Inc. Profile

Company Name

Twilio Inc.

Year Founded

2008

HQ Location

375 Beale Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94105

Employees

1001-5000

Social

Financials

IPO