Bulk SMS Pricing in India for Businesses .
Prepaid bulk SMS plans for registered businesses in India, from 20 paise down to 13 paise per SMS. The same plans and rates apply to promotional and transactional SMS; priority OTP routes are quoted by our sales team, and RCS and WhatsApp message prices are listed below. 18% GST is extra on every plan.
Our Pricing Plans
Choose the plan that fits your business needs. Remember,
18% GST is applicable on all paid plans. For Priority/OTP route, please contact our sales team.
- 50,000 SMS credits (promotional and transactional)
- 20 paise per SMS
- Basic Personalized Campaigns
- DLT header and template support
- 24/7 Premium Support
- 1,00,000 SMS credits (promotional and transactional)
- 15 paise per SMS
- Full Personalized Campaigns
- Web panel, HTTP API and delivery reports
- DLT header and template support
- 24/7 Premium Support
- 2,50,000 SMS credits (promotional and transactional)
- 14 paise per SMS
- Advanced Personalization & Segmentation
- DLT header and template support
- 24/7 Premium Support
- 5,00,000 SMS credits (promotional and transactional)
- 13 paise per SMS
- Advanced Personalization & Segmentation
- DLT header and template support
- 24/7 Premium Support
Bulk SMS Price per SMS at a Glance
The same rates apply to promotional and transactional SMS. Prices are per month and exclude 18% GST.
| Plan | SMS credits | Price | Rate per SMS | Total with 18% GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 50,000 | ₹10,000 | 20 paise | ₹11,800 |
| Professional | 1,00,000 | ₹15,000 | 15 paise | ₹17,700 |
| Premium | 2,50,000 | ₹35,000 | 14 paise | ₹41,300 |
| Enterprise | 5,00,000 | ₹65,000 | 13 paise | ₹76,700 |
| Priority OTP route | By volume | Quoted by our sales team | ||
How Bulk SMS Pricing Works in India
All KAPSYSTEM plans are prepaid credit packs for DLT-registered businesses, billed with 18% GST. The same plans and per-SMS rates apply to promotional and transactional SMS, as per your DLT template approvals; priority OTP routes are quoted by our sales team.
What decides your cost
- Plan size: larger plans lower the rate from 20 paise to 13 paise per SMS.
- Message length: 160 characters per SMS, 70 for Hindi and regional languages; longer messages use one credit per part.
- Priority OTP routes: dedicated routes for OTPs and time-critical alerts are quoted separately.
- GST: 18% is added to every plan, with a GST invoice.
What is included in every plan
- DLT header (sender ID) and template management, with every template reviewed by our team
- Web dashboard, HTTP and XML API (with sandbox) and delivery reports
- Excel or CSV upload, scheduling and campaign analytics
- 24/7 support by phone, email and WhatsApp
Other Costs to Plan For
- DLT registration: most operator portals charge a one-time entity registration fee of ₹5,900 + GST, paid directly on the portal. Registration typically takes about one week. DLT registration process
- Long and Unicode messages: a 200-character English message or a 100-character Hindi message uses two credits.
- Priority OTP routes: quoted by volume. OTP SMS service
Bulk SMS Cost Examples
| Example | Plan | Credits used | Cost with GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| A school sends 40,000 fee reminders of 140 characters in a month | Business | 40,000 of 50,000 | ₹11,800 (₹10,000 + ₹1,800 GST) |
| An e-commerce brand sends 90,000 order updates and 10,000 offers | Professional | 1,00,000 | ₹17,700 (₹15,000 + ₹2,700 GST) |
| A hospital sends 1,20,000 two-part Hindi reminders | Premium | 2,40,000 of 2,50,000 | ₹41,300 (₹35,000 + ₹6,300 GST) |
RCS and WhatsApp Messaging Prices
| Channel | Price per message | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RCS business messaging | ₹0.35 + 18% GST | RCS messaging pricing |
| WhatsApp utility message | ₹0.18 + 18% GST | WhatsApp Business API (setup and monthly charges on that page) |
| WhatsApp marketing message | ₹0.96 + 18% GST |
API integration is available for both RCS and WhatsApp.
Bulk SMS Pricing: Frequently Asked Questions
Need a Plan for Higher Volumes or OTP Routes?
Share your expected monthly volume and the type of messages you send. Our team will recommend the right plan and help with DLT registration.

