Telnyx vs Vonage:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Telnyx had more branded searches than Vonage among communications API platforms in New Zealand. Telnyx had about 140 branded searches, while Vonage had 50. Telnyx made up 5.6% of all communications API platform searches we track, and Vonage accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about communications API platforms, Vonage appeared in all five answers and Telnyx in two. Vonage was mentioned before Telnyx in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Telnyx, about 3 searches for every 1 for Vonage
Who does AI mention more?
Vonage, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Vonage, named ahead of Telnyx in 4 of 5 answers
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Top communications API platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vonage appeared in all five answers. 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. Vonage was listed before Telnyx in four out of five answers.
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 Telnyx or Vonage more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Telnyx and Vonage 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 Telnyx, Vonage. 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 Telnyx and Vonage comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Telnyx was ahead of Vonage in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vonage’s share of searches among communications API platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand communications API platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Telnyx lost share of searches among communications API platforms in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 5.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vonage in New Zealand fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Telnyx’s and Vonage’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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