Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
SMSBOX vs Ozeki SMS Gateway
SMSBOX leads on 0 checks, Ozeki 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 scoreSMSBOX · 7.9/10
SMSBOX scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.9 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #27.
SMSBOX is the better fit for bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools. Ozeki SMS Gateway is the better fit for high-throughput Windows/Linux SMS operations.
- SMSBOX fits best
Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools
- Ozeki SMS Gateway fits best
High-throughput Windows/Linux SMS operations
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Side by side
| Feature | SMSBOX 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Ozeki SMS Gateway 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #11 in SMS Gateway Software | #27 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools | High-throughput Windows/Linux SMS operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €25/device/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SMSBOX 5/5 · Ozeki SMS Gateway 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Included user seats | Not checked yet | 10 |
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| 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 → |
Ozeki SMS Gateway is installable software for businesses, SMS service providers, aggregators, mobile operators, and office teams that need to send and receive SMS. It runs on Windows or Linux servers and can be deployed on physical,… 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
Ozeki SMS Gateway — where it wins
- Supports HTTP, SMPP, UCP, CIMD2, email, database, and modem connections
- Scales from 5 messages per minute to 50 messages per second
- Includes routing, delivery reports, SQL reporting, and credit limits
Where it doesn't
- Starting price is 1,490 EUR as a one-time license fee
- Lower tiers limit throughput, provider connections, or user counts
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple SMS sending
- SMSBOX7.9/10 · Paid
A prepaid SMS gateway for bulk campaigns, inbound messaging and developer integrations.
Visit SMSBOXFull verdict → - Ozeki SMS Gateway6.3/10 · Paid
A broad, high-throughput SMS gateway with substantial upfront licensing costs.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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