Exotel is a cloud-based telephony system i.e. all of Exotel data is available over the web. This makes it cross-linkable with other cloud-based applications easily such as CRM, ERP, CMS, etc. There are 3 broad classifications of API implementations:


  1. Incoming Calls/SMS via Passthru:
    The Passthru Applet makes an HTTP GET request onto a URL (on your server) with the details of the call. Every call accumulates data as the call progresses. For example, at the beginning of a call, the only data available is "From Number", "Time of Call" & "Call SID". As the call progresses, more information gets added to this call such as "To Number", "End Time", "Duration", "Recording URL". The fundamental principle of these integrations is to be able to pass on the call details onto your CRM to make an Auto-Entry. You can also use the "Agent Passthrough" to identify which agent is getting the call if the implementation involves popping-up the details of the customer on your CRM page.

  2. Call API:
    The Call API is an HTTP-based REST API that allows you to trigger an outbound call using a button on your internal application. You can make use of the "Status Callback" to auto-update the details once the call has completed. You can even use the Call API to trigger IVR calls (calls from machine to human) and ask for a set of responses.

  3. SMS API:
    The SMS API is also an HTTP-based REST API that allows you to trigger SMSs using actions/buttons at your internal application. 


A combination of these 3 will give you extensive integration between Exotel and your CRM application. As the APIs are HTTP REST-based, Exotel can be integrated with any cloud-based application. Having said this, we offer native integration with the leading CRMs like the one listed below: 


1. Salesforce

2. Zoho CRM

3. Zoho Desk

4. Zoho Bigin

5. Zoho One

6. Freshdesk 

7. Freshworks CRM (Fresh Sales)

8. HubSpot

9. LeadSquared


Please contact our Support team on the following contact details if you would like to integrate any of the CRMs with Exotel. We will be glad to assist.


If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with us using the chat widget on your Exotel Dashboard or Whatsapp us on 08088919888.