Overview
Twilio Lookup is part of Twilio's communications platform, offering phone intelligence alongside their calling and messaging services. It's well-integrated if you're already using Twilio.
VeriRoute Intel is a dedicated phone intelligence service with unique data like LRN Activation Date that Twilio doesn't offer. It's designed for businesses focused specifically on phone data quality.
Unique VeriRoute Intel Features
LRN Activation Date
VeriRoute Intel provides LRN Activation Date — when a phone number was last ported to its current carrier. This exclusive data helps:
- Detect SIM swap fraud (recently ported numbers)
- Identify reassigned numbers
- Assess trust based on carrier tenure
Twilio Lookup does not provide activation date information.
Preview Before Paying
VeriRoute Intel shows you sample results before you pay for bulk processing. You can verify data quality before committing to a job.
Email Notifications
Get notified when your batch jobs complete. No need to poll the API.
Pricing Comparison
Both services use pay-as-you-go pricing, but VeriRoute Intel offers a free tier:
- VeriRoute Intel: 10 free lookups/month, competitive per-lookup pricing
- Twilio Lookup: No free tier, per-lookup pricing
For exact current pricing, check:
- VeriRoute Intel Pricing
- Twilio's website for their current rates
When to Choose Each
Choose VeriRoute Intel If:
- You need LRN Activation Date for fraud detection
- You want to preview bulk results before paying
- Phone intelligence is your primary need
- You want a free tier to get started
- You prefer dedicated phone data specialists
Choose Twilio Lookup If:
- You're already heavily invested in Twilio's platform
- You need tight integration with Twilio calling/messaging
- You prefer a single vendor for all communications
Data Quality
Both services source carrier data from authoritative databases like NPAC. Key differences:
- VeriRoute Intel provides additional data (LRN Activation Date) not available elsewhere
- Twilio integrates well with their SIM swap detection product (additional cost)
API Comparison
Both offer REST APIs with similar ease of use:
VeriRoute Intel
curl -X POST https://api-service.verirouteintel.io/api/v1/cnam \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"phone_number": "15551234567"}'Twilio Lookup
curl "https://lookups.twilio.com/v2/PhoneNumbers/+15551234567?Fields=carrier,caller_name" \
-u "ACCOUNT_SID:AUTH_TOKEN"Try VeriRoute Intel Free
Get LRN Activation Date and 10 free lookups monthly.