Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
SMSBOX vs OpenVox SMS Gateway
SMSBOX leads on 0 checks, OpenVox SMS Gateway on 1, and 5 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 scoreSMSBOX · 7.9/10
- Free planonly OpenVox SMS Gateway
SMSBOX scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.
OpenVox SMS Gateway offers free plan; SMSBOX doesn't.
SMSBOX is the better fit for bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools. OpenVox SMS Gateway is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration.
- SMSBOX fits best
Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools
- OpenVox SMS Gateway fits best
Self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | SMSBOX 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | OpenVox SMS Gateway 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #11 in SMS Gateway Software | #13 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools | Self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €25/device/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SMSBOX 5/5 · OpenVox 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 |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | SMSBOX is a cloud-based SMS gateway from Belgian company JAAN bv, founded in 2000. It is designed for teams sending bulk campaigns, transactional notifications and OTP messages through a browser, REST API or SDKs. Campaigns can use Excel… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SMSBOX — where it wins
- Two-way messaging through keywords, numbers, hosted SIMs or shortcodes
- REST API, SDKs, webhooks and delivery reports for integrations
- Prepaid volume tiers support SMS, voice and WhatsApp usage
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan beyond the free test credits
- Prices vary by destination, message length and volume
- Pricing is displayed excluding Belgian VAT and on a Dutch-language page
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
- SMSBOX7.9/10 · Paid
A prepaid SMS gateway for bulk campaigns, inbound messaging and developer integrations.
Visit SMSBOXFull verdict → - OpenVox SMS Gateway7.7/10 · Free plan
A self-hosted SMS console with routing, APIs, delivery records and enterprise administration.
Visit OpenVoxFull verdict →
All SMS gateway software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update