Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
OpenVox SMS Gateway vs Android SMS Gateway
OpenVox SMS Gateway leads on 0 checks, Android SMS Gateway 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 scoreOpenVox SMS Gateway · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
OpenVox SMS Gateway scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #19.
OpenVox SMS Gateway is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration. Android SMS Gateway is the better fit for android-based SMS gateway deployments.
- OpenVox SMS Gateway fits best
Self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration
- Android SMS Gateway fits best
Android-based SMS gateway deployments
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenVox SMS Gateway 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Android SMS Gateway 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #13 in SMS Gateway Software | #19 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration | Android-based SMS gateway deployments |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $50/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML | 2FA |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenVox SMS Gateway 5/5 · Android SMS Gateway 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included user seats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | OpenVox SMS Gateway is a self-hosted web console for sending and receiving SMS through OpenVox GSM/LTE gateways. It is suited to operations, alerting, transactional messaging, field service and support teams that need private control over… Read the review → |
Android SMS Gateway turns Android phones with SIM cards into programmable SMS gateways. It combines a web dashboard with REST API access, inbound SMS and two-way messaging, delivery reports, webhook callbacks, contact management,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenVox SMS Gateway — where it wins
- Manages OpenVox gateways, devices, ports and SIMs
- Combines routing, delivery history, reports and message outcomes
- Adds REST, webhooks, LDAP/SAML, permissions and audit logs
Where it doesn't
- Requires OpenVox GSM/LTE gateway hardware for SMS workflows
- Private Docker deployment is limited to supported Linux distributions
- No AI features are included
Android SMS Gateway — where it wins
- REST API, webhooks, inbound SMS, and delivery reports
- Campaigns, segmentation, scheduling, MMS, and USSD support
- Multi-device routing and failover on the Professional plan
Where it doesn't
- Requires customer-supplied Android phones, SIM cards, and connectivity
- Carrier airtime is separate from the service price
- Android dependency limits platform breadth
- OpenVox SMS Gateway7.7/10 · Free plan
A self-hosted SMS console with routing, APIs, delivery records and enterprise administration.
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A flexible SMS gateway for teams prepared to operate Android devices and SIM cards.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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