Exotel for Startups

Exotel is a cloud communications and contact center platform for voice and SMS. Indian startups get INR 6,000 of SMS and calls free for six months.

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Exotel for Startups is a marketing and sales perk from Exotel, offering INR 6,000 of SMS and calls free for 6 months, for startups in India.

Value: INR 6,000
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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While you apply

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What you get

Inside Exotel for Startups

Exotel for Startups gives INR 6000 worth of SMS and calls free for six months, with one virtual landline number and two user licenses at zero cost. The plan includes IVR flow design, voice and SMS triggers, APIs, CRM extensions, call recordings and reports in one dashboard, and Exotel experts help pick the right products. Exotel says there is no setup fee and no billing during the free plan.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Indian startups Launched 2020 or after Series A or below

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: India
Recurring / expiry: Free for six months.
Other requirements: Indian startups launched in 2020 or after that are Series A or below, or DPIIT recognized, with no prior billing history with Exotel.

How to claim

How to apply for Exotel for Startups

Steps to apply

1Use the Apply now button on the Exotel for Startups page to activate the free startup plan.

Good to know: The free allowance is INR 6,000 of usage, so heavy campaigns will use it up before six months.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Exotel advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Exotel for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Exotel for Startups?

Exotel for Startups offers INR 6,000 of SMS and calls free for 6 months.

Who qualifies for Exotel for Startups?

Exotel for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups in India. Indian startups launched in 2020 or after that are Series A or below, or DPIIT recognized, with no prior billing history with Exotel.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Exotel for Startups?

No. Exotel for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Exotel for Startups?

Use the Apply now button on the Exotel for Startups page to activate the free startup plan.

How long do I have to use Exotel for Startups, and does it expire?

Free for six months.

Is Exotel for Startups available outside the US?

Exotel for Startups is available in India.