What Tablif read on Shernova's site
Shernova describes itself as: “Phone Verification API - Missed Call Auth Without SMS OTP | Shernova”
- Price model: Monthly · free tier
- Free tier: Free for a trial
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: SMS OTP
- How it differs: “It reduces OTP authentication costs by up to 80% while offering a frictionless user experience with high verification success rates.”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to SMS OTP. Rules out “Firebase” and “costly SMS gateways”.
- Alternative to: SMS OTP
- Says it will not: Firebase · costly SMS gateways
“It reduces OTP authentication costs by up to 80% while offering a frictionless user experience with high verification success rates.”
“Instead of expensive and slow SMS OTPs, Shernova uses fast, automated missed-call verification.”
What it costs
Monthly subscription. Free for a trial period. Trial: “trial credits”. Has an enterprise plan. Sales on request. 4 prices listed on its pages, from 100 to 799.
- Monthly: yes
- Free plan: free for a trial
- Price: 4 prices, from 100 to 799
- Trial: trial credits
- Enterprise plan: yes
- Contact sales: yes
“EGP 100 / month”
“EGP 199 / month”
Who it sells to
Sells to businesses. Built for small businesses and solo users. Made for developers.
- Sells to: businesses
- Company size: small businesses · solo / indie
- Made for: developers
“Shernova is an API-first phone verification platform powering businesses in Egypt and the MENA region.”
“Clear pricing built for developers and startups.”
How it runs
A API for Android and iOS. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the App Store and Play Store. Offers an API.
- Kind: api
- Runs on: Android · iOS
- Runs where: cloud / hosted
- Distributed via: App Store · Play Store
- API: yes
“…with REST API, Flutter SDK”
“Flutter SDK (Android & iOS)”
What it works with
Built on Karsal. Names Firebase on its pages.
- Built on: Karsal
- Names: Firebase
“A secure SMS OTP alternative with REST API, Flutter SDK, and signed webhooks - without Firebase or costly SMS gateways.”
“Download Karsal on an Android phone and experience missed-call verification firsthand - a real Egyptian app built entirely on Shernova.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Claims “99.95%”. Trying it asks for an email. Publishes docs.
- Number claimed: 99.95%
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: an email address
“Start for free”
“Create a free account, get trial credits, and send your first verification in minutes.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 9 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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