Akedly.io - Authentication as a Service
Premium OTP authentication built for reliability and security. Intelligent multi-channel orchestration delivers OTPs through WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, and Email -- automatically selecting the highest-success channel so your users always get authenticated.
Why Akedly
Akedly is not a communications API. It is a purpose-built authentication platform that handles OTP delivery, verification, fraud protection, and channel orchestration as a single service.
Reliability First
Our orchestration algorithm prioritises the most reliable channel to reach your user, with automatic fallback:
WhatsApp → Telegram → SMS → Email
This works nationally (Egypt) and internationally. No configuration needed -- the API handles channel selection, retry logic, and fallback automatically. Our worst-case scenario (SMS fallback) is our competitors' best-case scenario.
Security Suite
Enterprise-grade protection included with every plan:
- Name
Captcha Protection- Type
- V1.2 / V2.0
- Description
Built-in Cloudflare Turnstile to block bots before OTP delivery
- Name
Device Fingerprinting- Type
- V1.2 / V2.0
- Description
Identify and track unique devices across sessions
- Name
Rate Limiting- Type
- V1.2 / V2.0
- Description
Multi-dimensional limits per phone, device, and widget/pipeline
- Name
Circuit Breaker- Type
- V1.2 / V2.0
- Description
Automatic flood detection with progressive suspension
Not a Fit For Everyone
Akedly is built for teams that value reliability and security over the cheapest per-message rate. We are probably not the right fit if:
- You need custom-formatted messages (we only send OTP format, not custom text)
- You are purely price-sensitive and would choose cheaper over more reliable
For everyone else, we have been a strong fit across 52+ companies actively using Akedly in production.
Developer Experience
- 15-minute integration with comprehensive guides
- Official SDKs for Node.js and Flutter
- Webhook callbacks for server-to-server notifications
- Real-time analytics and fraud monitoring dashboard
- PPS model (Pay-Per-Successful-Authentication) available for trusted, high-volume accounts with clean traffic
Choose Your Authentication Method
All methods require the same initial setup: Company Profile + Pipeline Setup (5 minutes)
RECOMMENDED
V1.2 REST API -- Akedly Shield
Recommended REST API. Production-ready with built-in Proof-of-Work, Cloudflare Turnstile, rate limiting, and circuit breaking. Full UI control, no iframe.
- Client-side PoW + Turnstile before OTP delivery
- Pipeline-level fingerprinting + rate limiting
- Shield SDKs for Web, Flutter, iOS, Android, RN
- Smooth upgrade path from V1.0
ENTERPRISE SECURITY
V2.0 Widget SDK
State-of-the-art enterprise security. Drop-in iframe widget that adds the maximum-security defense layer on top of every protection in V1.2. PPSA-eligible for qualifying startups.
- Maximum security tier — managed iframe defense layer
- Customizable branding (logo, colors)
- PPSA eligible for qualifying accounts
- Telegram + WhatsApp + SMS + Email
SUNSETTING DEC 2026
V1.0 REST API
Direct server-to-server REST API with full UI control. Security is your responsibility. Sunset extended to December 30, 2026.
- 3-step flow: create, activate, verify
- Full UI control, no iframe
- WhatsApp + SMS + Email channels
- Migrate to V1.2 for the same simplicity with built-in security
Enterprise 2FA
Need offline TOTP codes with Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy? See TOTP Authentication for RFC 6238-compliant time-based OTP.
Quick Decision Guide
Not sure which method to pick? Here is the short version:
Recommended REST API
REST simplicity with built-in Proof-of-Work, Turnstile, rate limiting, and circuit breaking. Full UI control, no iframe.
Maximum security + PPSA
State-of-the-art enterprise security. Managed widget, full security suite, Telegram support, PPSA eligible.
Enterprise-grade 2FA
Offline TOTP codes via authenticator apps. Ideal for finance and healthcare.
How Akedly Compares
Akedly is not a communications API or a bulk SMS provider. We are a purpose-built authentication platform with intelligent delivery orchestration and a full security suite. The distinction matters.
The Problem With Alternatives
| Provider | Limitation |
|---|---|
| Twilio | Prohibitively expensive for Egypt and GCC traffic. SMS-only delivery with no multi-channel orchestration. You pay per message regardless of whether authentication succeeds. |
| Firebase OTP | Known delivery failures to Etisalat numbers and some Orange numbers in Egypt. No control over delivery channels or fallback logic. |
| Local SMS providers (SMS Misr, SMS Egypt, etc.) | Communications platforms, not authentication platforms. They hand you an SMS API -- security, rate limiting, fraud protection, and delivery reliability are entirely your problem. From our experience, SMS delivery rates are inconsistent at best. |
What Akedly Does Differently
Intelligent Orchestration
We do not just send an SMS and hope it arrives. Our algorithm evaluates the best channel for each user in real time:
- WhatsApp -- highest delivery and read rates
- Telegram -- reaches users where WhatsApp is unavailable
- SMS -- universal fallback
- Email -- always sent when provided
All automated. No implementation overhead. One API call triggers the entire orchestration. This combination of WhatsApp + Telegram + SMS fallback is something no competitor offers as a managed service.
Full Security Stack
We do not just deliver OTPs -- we protect the entire flow:
- Captcha before OTP delivery blocks bots at the gate
- Device fingerprinting tracks and scores devices across sessions
- Multi-dimensional rate limiting per phone, device, and widget/pipeline
- Circuit breaker auto-suspends under flood attacks
- 3 additional proprietary layers operating behind the scenes
You get the API, the protection, the guidance, and the expertise. Not just a pipe to push messages through.
Pricing
For national (Egyptian) traffic, Akedly is up to 10x cheaper than Twilio. For international traffic, rates are competitive with bulk deals available. Qualifying high-volume accounts with clean traffic are eligible for PPS (Pay-Per-Successful-Authentication) pricing -- you only pay when the user successfully verifies.
Getting Started
Ready to Integrate?
Set up your company profile, create a pipeline, and start authenticating users. The quickstart guide takes under 5 minutes.
Compare All Methods
See a detailed feature comparison of V1.2 REST API, V2.0 Widget SDK, and V1.0 REST API side by side.