Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
CM.com SMS vs SMSLink
CM.com SMS leads on 0 checks, SMSLink on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCM.com SMS · 9.3/10
- Free trialonly CM.com SMS
- Most featuresSMSLink · 5 of 5
CM.com SMS scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
CM.com SMS is the better fit for established businesses needing analytics and integrations. SMSLink is the better fit for cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users.
- CM.com SMS fits best
Established businesses needing analytics and integrations
- SMSLink fits best
Cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users
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Side by side
| Feature | CM.com SMS 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | SMSLink 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in SMS Gateway Software | #5 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Established businesses needing analytics and integrations | Cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | €4.90 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS | ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 80+ integrations | 2,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CM.com SMS 4/5 · SMSLink 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included user seats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | CM.com SMS is a business messaging platform for sending and receiving SMS through web tools and APIs. It supports outbound bulk messaging, transactional notifications, reminders, marketing messages, security codes, and two-way… Read the review → |
SMSLink is an online business SMS platform for corporate and small-to-medium-sized organizations. Operated by ASTINVEST COM SRL, it supports SMS marketing, bulk campaigns, automated notifications, Mail to SMS, SMS alerts, connectors, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CM.com SMS — where it wins
- Two-way SMS with inbound webhooks and delivery-status reporting
- Real-time analytics, delivery rates, logs, status, and cost details
- Eight integrations plus APIs, SDKs, and flexible sender options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pay-per-use costs vary by message and destination
- Volume discounts apply above 50,000 messages per month
SMSLink — where it wins
- Prepaid pricing starts at €4.90 per 100 SMS
- Supports two-way SMS and detailed delivery reports
- Offers HTTP(S), SOAP/WSDL, JSON, and BULK API methods
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Platform coverage is limited to web and API
- Prices exclude VAT and apply to Romanian mobile networks
- CM.com SMS9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A mature SMS gateway for two-way messaging, analytics, APIs, and business integrations.
Visit CM.comFull verdict → - SMSLink8.5/10 · Paid
A prepaid SMS gateway with two-way messaging, reporting, routing, and commerce integrations.
Visit SMSLinkFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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