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Nexmo

API for SMS, Voice and Phone Verification
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What is Nexmo?

Nexmo connects your apps directly to carriers around the world. Integrate SMS and Voice messages using one simple API. Use Nexmo Verity to register users, verify transactions, and implement two factor authentication.
Nexmo is a tool in the Voice and SMS category of a tech stack.

Who uses Nexmo?

Companies
54 companies reportedly use Nexmo in their tech stacks, including Airbnb, N26, and Practo.

Developers
125 developers on StackShare have stated that they use Nexmo.

Nexmo Integrations

Ansible, updown.io, Oh Dear!, AppFog, and CloudRail are some of the popular tools that integrate with Nexmo. Here's a list of all 7 tools that integrate with Nexmo.
Pros of Nexmo
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For outbound and inbound SMS
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Cheap
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Simple REST API
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Most reliable global communication vendor w/simple APIs
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Broad coverage
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Super fast and easy to use
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Excellent support team
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Implement inbound SMS
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Cheap short-code SMS
Decisions about Nexmo

Here are some stack decisions, common use cases and reviews by companies and developers who chose Nexmo in their tech stack.

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I need advice on what SMS provider gateway I have to choose if I am trying to build a ride booking app, should I go with Nexmo, Twilio, or any other SMS gateway provider as I need OTP authentication and booking, and booked messages to the users and many other messages booking OTPs for that particular ride.

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Nexmo's Features

  • Inbound SMS
  • Outbound SMS
  • Outbound Text-To-Speech Calls
  • Outbound VoiceXML Calls
  • Inbound VoiceXML Calls
  • Outbound SIP
  • Inbound SIP
  • Number Verification
  • Number Insight

Nexmo Alternatives & Comparisons

What are some alternatives to Nexmo?
Twilio
Twilio offers developers a powerful API for phone services to make and receive phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Their product allows programmers to more easily integrate various communication methods into their software and programs.
Plivo
Plivo provides basic building block APIs in the form of Plivo XML and HTTP API, to create telephony apps, so developers can completely do away with learning the nitty-gritty of the telephony plumbing.
Bandwidth
A Communications Platform as a Service company offering a full suite of voice, messaging, and 9-1-1 APIs, all built atop the company's own all-IP voice network.
Infobip
It is a global leader in omnichannel engagement. We help our clients and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications & grow their business.
Clickatell
It gives powers to chat commerce by helping you reach and engage customers through SMS, WhatsApp and other social channels.
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Nexmo's Followers
343 developers follow Nexmo to keep up with related blogs and decisions.