Infobip vs Plivo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Infobip had more branded searches than Plivo among communications API platforms worldwide. Infobip had about 60,500 branded searches, while Plivo had 27,100. Infobip made up 7.3% of all communications API platform searches we track, and Plivo accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about communications API platforms, Plivo appeared in three of the five answers and Infobip in one. Plivo was mentioned before Infobip in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Infobip, about 2 searches for every 1 for Plivo
Who does AI mention more?
Plivo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Infobip in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Plivo, named ahead of Infobip in 2 of 3 answers
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Top communications API platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plivo was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Infobip was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Plivo was listed before Infobip in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Telnyx5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Twilio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vonage4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sinch4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Plivo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Infobip1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which communications API platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best communications API platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best communications API platform for a small dev team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“communications api platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sms api platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Infobip or Plivo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Infobip and Plivo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six communications API platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Infobip, Plivo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Twilio | Vonage | Telnyx | Infobip | Sinch | Plivo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.5% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.7% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.5% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.9% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.7% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 73.1% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.1% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.7% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.8% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% |
How has the Infobip and Plivo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Infobip was ahead of Plivo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Infobip’s share of searches among communications API platforms worldwide moved from 6.5% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plivo’s share of searches among communications API platforms worldwide moved from 2.4% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for communications API platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Infobip gained share of searches among communications API platforms worldwide, from 5.3% to 7.3%.
Plivo’s share of searches among communications API platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.4% to 3.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Infobip’s and Plivo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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