ClickSend vs Telnyx:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ClickSend had more branded searches than Telnyx among communications API platforms in New Zealand. ClickSend had about 320 branded searches, while Telnyx had 140. ClickSend made up 12.7% of all communications API platform searches we track, and Telnyx accounted for 5.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about communications API platforms, ClickSend and Telnyx each appeared in two of the five answers. ClickSend was mentioned before Telnyx in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
ClickSend, about 2 searches for every 1 for Telnyx
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
ClickSend, named ahead of Telnyx 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, ClickSend was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Telnyx was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ClickSend was listed before Telnyx 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.
Twilio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sinch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vonage5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- ClickSend2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Telnyx2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Infobip1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which communications API platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best communications API platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best communications API platform in New Zealand for app messaging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sms api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpaas platforms”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is ClickSend or Telnyx more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ClickSend and Telnyx by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six communications API platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ClickSend, Telnyx. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Twilio | Sinch | ClickSend | Telnyx | Vonage | Infobip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.8% | 13% | 13% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.9% | 15.2% | 10% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.3% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 61% | 15% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 65% | 13% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.8% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.2% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 67.6% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.1% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 15.4% | 2.3% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.5% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.79% |
How has the ClickSend and Telnyx comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Telnyx took it in July 2026, ClickSend took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ClickSend’s share of searches among communications API platforms in New Zealand moved from 13% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Telnyx’s share of searches among communications API platforms in New Zealand moved from 4.5% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand communications API platforms in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Telnyx lost share of searches among communications API platforms in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 5.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ClickSend’s and Telnyx’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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