TNZ - The Smarter Twilio Alternative

New Zealand & Australia SMS, Email, Voice.

Looking for a messaging provider that truly understands the NZ market? TNZ is a unified messaging platform designed and supported right here, with transparent pricing, local data hosting, and all-in-one simplicity that Twilio just can't match.

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TNZ vs Twilio: Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature Twilio TNZ
Local Support International only Real humans in NZ & AU
Local Data Hosting US/EU servers Hosted in NZ & AU
Local Billing USD, GBP, JPY NZD, AUD, USD, EUR
Local Carrier Expertise Limited Deep understanding of UEMA & ACMA rules
Onboarding & Setup Self-service Guided, local onboarding team
NZ Short Code Hosting Limited or expensive Fully managed & economic
Unified Platform Split across services (e.g. SendGrid) One dashboard, one API
Fallback Automation DIY coding required Built-in fallback using Workflows
User-Friendly Interface Developer console Business-ready portal
Contact Management Tools Add-on Included as standard
Support Availability Paid tiers only Included free
Product Roadmap US-centric Driven by NZ & AU business needs
Developer API Simplicity Fragmented services & keys One unified API

Twilio: The Fragmented Approach

  • Multiple, Separate APIs
    Requires different APIs, endpoints, and licenses for core services like SMS (Twilio) and Email (SendGrid).
  • Complex Integration
    Switching channels or adding services often means integrating entirely new products.
  • Manual Fallback Coding Required
    Developers must write, test, and maintain their own custom logic for any channel failover.
  • Elevated Product Tiers
    Key functionality and advanced features are locked behind enterprise-tier plans, increasing costs.

TNZ: The Unified API

  • One API, All Channels
    Send SMS, Email, Voice, and Fax using a single, unified REST API with one API Key.
  • API for Easy Migration
    Our REST API uses parameter names compatible with Twilio, allowing you to switch providers with minimal code changes.
  • Built-in Fallback Automation
    Automatically trigger SMS, Voice or Email on message failure, no complex DIY coding required.
  • Key Functionality
    Core functionality available on Starter pricing with no hidden costs or enterprise lock-in.

Designed for Developers & Businesses

Mass Communication

Send SMS messages quickly and easily, whether you're broadcasting to thousands or sending a single message, without rate limits.

Templates & Workflows

Allow your users to design intelligent templates and workflows using the interactive TNZ Dashboard and call them from the API.

Modern Messaging

Support for emojis, built-in URL shortener, and file sharing ensure your messages are engaging and comprehensive.

Real-Time Monitoring

Track message delivery and engagement with real-time status updates, including link click rates and received SMS.

Contact-Based Messaging

Send multi-channel messages to contacts, tracking their journey through workflows.

Easy Integration

Seamlessly integrate with your existing systems using our REST API, designed for easy migration from Twilio.

Simple, Predictable Pricing

Avoid bill shock with a single, transparent subscription. With TNZ, you get access to our entire platform, paying for what you use in your local currency.

Twilio

Pay-per-product

  • Multiple Products & Subscriptions
  • Separate services for SMS and Email (SendGrid)
  • Complex stack with multiple add-ons
  • Billing in USD
  • Confusing pricing & currency fees

TNZ

$20 per Month

  • One Platform, One Subscription
  • Access to SMS, Email & Voice
  • Pay-as-you-go usage
  • Billing in NZD, AUD, USD or EUR
  • One predictable, simple bill
"Switching to TNZ has been super easy. Just a quick URL change and we were up and running with much lower messaging costs. We rationalised multiple services into a single API endpoint."

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