tyntec

Overview

tyntec started in 2002, when founder Thorsten Trapp built technology to make SMS usable as a business tool. It serves enterprises that need to verify, authenticate and message customers, and mobile operators that want to earn from A2P traffic and network APIs. It says it has staff from more than 40 countries.

Key features

• Conversations API for WhatsApp, Viber, SMS and RCS, with RCS agent management
• Webhooks for inbound messages and status events such as delivered and seen
• Inbound and outbound media, bulk sends and WhatsApp template management
• Standalone SMS API, OTP-Auth, Silent-Auth and phone Verify APIs, plus number portability checks
• Voice API in beta
• Conversations Inbox for support agents and chatbots, with CRM connections
• Code samples in Shell, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, Java, Go and PHP

Pricing

Not published on the website. Accounts can test SMS in trial mode before adding funds; volume pricing comes from sales.

How it compares to Linq

tyntec does not offer iMessage from phone numbers, which is Linq's main channel. Both offer SMS and RCS. tyntec also sends WhatsApp and Viber through the same Conversations API, while Linq's WhatsApp is a separate beta API. Linq lists flat monthly plans from $260 for Pro; tyntec does not publish prices.

Best for

Enterprises that want one API for SMS, WhatsApp, Viber and RCS plus phone verification.

Sources

• tyntec.com
• tyntec.com/about-us
• tyntec.com/engage/conversations-api
• tyntec.com/helpcenter/docs/engage/overview
• tyntec.com/helpcenter/docs/engage/channels/sms
• tyntec.com/helpcenter/docs/engage/channels/i-message
• web.archive.org/web/20260730125432/https://api.tyntec.com/reference/conversations/current.html