Audience
Any company or developer sending SMS through an API whether for signups authentication alerts or communication at scale
About Prelude
Prelude is a developer-first platform for SMS delivery and user authentication:
-Reliable high speed messaging via direct to carrier routes
-Built-in OTP generation delivery and verification
-Real-time dashboard for deliverability and performance monitoring
-Anti-fraud protections to block abuse like SMS pumping
-No markup on SMS costs — pay only for API calls
-Multi-operator routing means no need for a backup provider
-Clean API SDKs and webhooks for easy integration
-Friendly responsive customer support via Slack
Built for fast moving teams who want simplicity reliability and control.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$0.03 per verification
Integrations
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Company Information
Prelude
Founded: 2023
France
prelude.so/
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