Full disclosure: this guide is published by SimplyRCS, so we are on the list. Every rate here is the vendor's own published figure or is marked as quoted; where Infobip is the better choice, we say so.
The eight, at a glance:
- SimplyRCS, US teams that want verified RCS live in weeks on published rates, with approval filed for them.
- Sinch, the closest like-for-like global suite: many countries and channels under one contract.
- Vonage, for teams that also run Vonage voice, video or unified communications.
- Bird, for European audiences and a visual flow builder with a CDP.
- LINK Mobility, the European specialist with a polished builder.
- Twilio, for engineering teams that want the widest API surface and published per-message rates.
- Telnyx, for the lowest published API rates and free engineering support.
- Plivo, for pay-as-you-go API access with an open US rate card.
Why teams look for an Infobip alternative
Infobip is one of the largest omnichannel suites in the world, with direct operator connections in more than sixty countries, and it publishes some of the most useful RCS research in the industry. Teams leave it for four reasons that recur in SimplyRCS vs Infobip:
- Pricing is quote-only. There is no US RCS rate to model a campaign from, and its Moments product has carried a per-interaction processing fee of around $0.07, which scales in a way per-message pricing does not.
- Onboarding is an enterprise process. Contracts, account teams and a phased launch suit a global enterprise and slow down a mid-market US team.
- Support response times. Public reviews commonly cite multi-day responses.
- Breadth you pay for and do not use. A US-only programme funds sixty countries of infrastructure.
None of those is a flaw if you are a multinational consolidating channels under one vendor. They are the whole problem if you are not.
What to compare an Infobip alternative on
The same six things as any provider switch: published rates by message class; who files verification and 10DLC; time to first verified send; whether a no-code builder and inbox are included; number portability; and geography. On a switch from Infobip specifically, add a seventh: whether any per-interaction or per-conversation fee exists on top of the per-message rate.
The best Infobip alternatives, compared
1. SimplyRCS: best for US teams that want published rates and approval filed for them
$0.0039 per RCS text or interactive card, $0.0150 with media, $250 a month per verified agent, no per-interaction fee, no platform fee. Brand registration, 10DLC and the Google agent submission are filed for you, with a first US send targeted at two to four weeks. The app includes the builder, inbox and analytics. Honest limits: US only. Full comparison.
2. Sinch: best like-for-like global suite
Wide country coverage, the Chatlayer no-code bot builder, and one contract for many markets and social channels. US RCS rates are quoted, and Sinch's own onboarding guidance estimates six to twelve weeks to a first send. SimplyRCS vs Sinch.
3. Vonage: best if you already run Vonage voice or UC
A global omnichannel Messages API beside a unified communications business; a three-class RCS billing model documented but rates not published; self-serve verification. SimplyRCS vs Vonage.
4. Bird: best for European audiences
A Europe-first suite with a well-regarded Flow Builder and a customer data platform, pivoting toward AI marketing tooling. RCS rates not published. SimplyRCS vs Bird.
5. LINK Mobility: best European specialist
Strong European carrier relationships and the MyLINK Studio builder; Europe-first and quote-priced, with a US gap. SimplyRCS vs LINK Mobility.
6. Twilio: best for engineering teams that want the widest API
Published per-message rates (about $0.0083 basic, $0.0220 rich media) with carrier fees, number rentals and registration on top; self-serve verification with no approval SLA; no builder or inbox. SimplyRCS vs Twilio.
7. Telnyx: best for the lowest published API rates
$0.0065 per segment rich text and $0.016 rich media, no platform fee, free 24/7 engineering support; RCS secondary to voice and SMS; no no-code tooling. SimplyRCS vs Telnyx.
8. Plivo: best for pay-as-you-go API access
$0.0077 per segment for SMS and RCS rich text, $0.0180 rich media, plans from about $25 a month, proper rich-card and verified-sender support; no app or inbox. SimplyRCS vs Plivo.
Comparison table
| Provider | Published US RCS rates | Per-interaction fee | Verification | Time to first send |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infobip | No, quoted | ~$0.07 reported on Moments | Enterprise onboarding | Enterprise process |
| SimplyRCS | $0.0039 text or card, $0.0150 media | None | Filed for you | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Sinch | No, quoted | Not published | Assisted | 6 to 12 weeks, per Sinch |
| Vonage | No; three-class model documented | Not published | Self-serve | Self-managed |
| Bird | No, quoted | Not published | Self-serve | Self-managed |
| LINK Mobility | No, quoted | Not published | Contact-us | EU-oriented |
| Twilio | ~$0.0083 / ~$0.0220 plus fees | $0.001 per failed message | Self-serve, no SLA | Weeks |
| Telnyx | $0.0065 per segment / $0.016 | None | Self-serve | Self-managed |
| Plivo | $0.0077 per segment / $0.0180 | None | Self-serve | Self-managed |
Rates verified September 2026 against each vendor's published pricing or the linked comparison page.
How to choose
- Leaving because of the pricing model, US programme: SimplyRCS, or Telnyx and Plivo if engineering will build the tooling.
- Leaving because of onboarding time, US programme: SimplyRCS.
- Keeping global reach: Sinch, or Vonage if you already run its other products.
- European audience: Bird or LINK Mobility.
- Staying: if the programme genuinely spans sixty countries under one contract, Infobip is the right shape, and this guide will not talk you out of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Infobip?
For a US marketing or operations team, SimplyRCS: published per-message rates, no per-interaction fee, and verification filed for you with a first send in two to four weeks. For a global programme that needs to keep multi-country reach, Sinch is the closest like-for-like suite. For developer teams that want the cheapest published API, Telnyx or Plivo.
Does Infobip publish RCS pricing?
Not for the US. Infobip prices RCS by quote against your volume and markets, and its Moments product has carried a per-interaction processing fee reported at around $0.07. SimplyRCS, Telnyx, Plivo and Twilio publish US per-message rates.
Can I move from Infobip without losing my numbers?
Yes. Long codes port through standard US number portability, toll-free numbers move by a change of Responsible Organization, and short codes migrate carrier by carrier with carrier-set fees passed through at cost. 10DLC campaigns and the verified RCS agent are re-filed by the new provider; SimplyRCS does that filing and the porting for you.
Is SimplyRCS cheaper than Infobip?
For a US programme, on the rate card, yes in the sense that there is one: $0.0039 per RCS text and $0.0150 with media, with no per-interaction fee, against a quote. Whether it is cheaper for your programme depends on the quote you were given; the comparison page works through what to ask for.