Twilio Authy
Verify users across multiple channels to prevent unauthorized access
- Vendor
- Twilio
- Also known as
- twilio-authy
Available worldwide
What is Twilio Authy?
A managed authentication service that handles user verification across multiple communication channels (SMS, WhatsApp, voice, email) at scale, eliminating the need for custom verification infrastructure.
Twilio Authy pricing
We don't have Twilio Authy's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Usage-based: $0.05 per SMS verification on WhatsApp, $0.0147 per template message (US pricing)
What Twilio Authy does
The capabilities that matter for mfa 2fa, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
- Cloud managed saas
- Smart push notifications
- ✓
- Totp authenticator app
- ✓
- SMS voice fallback
- ✓
- Hardware fido2 u2f keys
- -
- Number matching fatigue prevention
- -
- Offline fallback passcodes
- -
- VPN radius native integration
- -
- Device health trust checks
- -
- Fips 140 2 certification
- -
- SOC2 type ii
- ✓
- ISO 27001
- ✓
- Pricing model
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Web
- Android
- Cloud / SaaS
Twilio Authy FAQ
Common questions about Twilio Authy, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Twilio Authy?
A two-factor authentication application that generates time-based security codes on your mobile device. It adds a second layer of protection to online accounts by requiring both a password and a device-generated code to authorize access. It is indexed under MFA 2FA.
Is Twilio Authy free?
Twilio Authy offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
What platforms does Twilio Authy support?
Twilio Authy supports iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Can Twilio Authy be self-hosted?
We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Twilio Authy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.
What security certifications does Twilio Authy have?
We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA for Twilio Authy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Twilio Authy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Source: https://www.twilio.com/de-de/security/vulnerability-disclosure-program
Twilio Authy alternatives
Other mfa 2fa we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Cisco DuoIdentity and access management platform prioritizing security throughout authentication and access controlmedium · 73%
- Token2Programmable hardware security tokens supporting FIDO2, U2F, TOTP, and multiple authentication protocolslow · 19%
- Thales SafeNet Trusted Accesslow · 41%
- privacyIDEAMulti-factor authentication platform supporting various authentication methods and enterprise system integrationlow · 7%
- miniOrangeSingle sign-on and identity management platform for enterprise applicationslow · 26%
- Yubico YubiKey EnterpriseA hardware security key that enables phishing-resistant authenticationlow · 13%
Compare Twilio Authy
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security posture | 85 | 0.21 | 17.8 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.05 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Price level | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 58% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Iso 27001: Yes · Soc2 type ii: Yes · Deployment model: cloud_managed_saas · Sms voice fallback: Yes · Totp authenticator app: Yes · Smart push notifications: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-23 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-23 · 75% |
Pricing
Security
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