python-phonenumbers

What it is

Python library for parsing, formatting, storing and validating international phone numbers. It supports multiple countries and provides a robust way to handle phone number data in applications.

python-phonenumbers offers comprehensive support for parsing, formatting, and validating international phone numbers, making it an essential tool for applications dealing with global user data.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited real-time support and updates for new country codes

   Updates may lag behind the introduction of new phone number formats or country-specific rules

2. 02

   Performance overhead due to extensive validation logic

   Complex validation and parsing routines can introduce latency in high-throughput applications

What it does well

• Supports parsing and formatting phone numbers for multiple countries.

• Validates phone number formats according to country-specific rules.

• Provides functionality to store phone numbers in a standardized format.

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.