Bandwidth vs TextNow

Bandwidth

Description: Bandwidth is a communications platform that enables developers to easily integrate voice, messaging, 911 access, and phone numbers into software applications. It provides APIs and network infrastructure for building and scaling communications into apps and websites.

Type: software

Pricing: Subscription

TextNow

Description: TextNow is a free texting and calling app and service. It provides a free phone number to send SMS messages and make phone calls over Wi-Fi. The basic service is ad-supported, but premium options without ads are available.

Type: software

Bandwidth Features

• Voice API for building voice applications
• Messaging API for building messaging applications
• Phone numbers for local and toll-free numbers
• 911 access for emergency services
• Scalable network infrastructure
• Developer-friendly APIs

TextNow Features

• Free phone number
• Free calling and texting over WiFi
• Voicemail
• Call forwarding
• Conference calling
• Group messaging
• MMS picture messaging

Bandwidth

• Subscription

TextNow

• Not listed