See how DataFlows compares on price per SMS, fees and features. DataFlows starts from 2.5c per SMS, with no monthly fees on any plan, and credits never expire.
Standard published price per SMS to Australian mobiles, in Australian dollars, at three common purchase sizes.
| Messages | DataFlows | Mobile Message | ClickSend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 SMS | 3.5c ($35 Mini pack) | 3.5c | 7.2c |
| 5,000 SMS | 3c ($150 Pro pack) | 3.5c | 7.2c |
| 20,000 SMS | 2.5c ($500 Business pack) | 3c | 6.7c |
At higher volumes, ClickSend lists 6.2c per SMS on top-ups from $3,000 and 5.7c from $10,000, and Mobile Message lists 2.5c from 100,000 credits and 2c from 1,000,000 credits. DataFlows Enterprise pricing starts from 500,000 SMS a month and is quoted on request. Twilio is left out of the table because it bills in US dollars: it lists US$0.0515 per message segment to Australian mobiles.
Twilio is a common choice for developers. Here is how the basics compare for Australian sending.
| DataFlows | Twilio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per SMS to Australian mobiles | 3.5c (Mini), 3c (Pro), 2.5c (Business) | US$0.0515 per message segment |
| Currency | AUD | USD |
| Monthly fees | None: buy credits and top up when needed | None for sending; a mobile number costs US$8.25 a month |
| Business name Sender ID | Free on every plan | Alphanumeric Sender ID free |
Read the full DataFlows vs Twilio comparison.
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It depends on how many messages you send. On standard published prices checked on 8 November 2026, DataFlows and Mobile Message both list 3.5c per SMS at 1,000 messages. At 20,000 messages DataFlows is 2.5c, Mobile Message 3c and ClickSend 6.7c. Above 100,000 messages Mobile Message lists 2.5c, and 2c from 1,000,000, while DataFlows Enterprise pricing starts from 500,000 SMS a month and is quoted on request.
The table only includes providers whose standard per-SMS rates we checked on their own websites on 8 November 2026. For other providers, read the detailed comparisons on this page and ask each provider for a current quote in Australian dollars.
No. There are no monthly fees on any plan. You buy prepaid credit packs from $35, and the only optional recurring cost is a dedicated Australian mobile number at $10 a month for two-way SMS.
No. DataFlows credits never expire, so you can buy a larger pack at a lower price per SMS and use it over time.
Twilio bills in US dollars. On 8 November 2026 it listed US$0.0515 per message segment to Australian mobiles, and a mobile number costs US$8.25 a month, so the cost in Australian dollars moves with the exchange rate. DataFlows prices are in Australian dollars.
They are each provider's standard published prices as checked on 8 November 2026, without introductory offers. Providers can change prices at any time, so confirm current rates on each provider's website before you buy.
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