Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
SMSBOX vs Telerivet
SMSBOX leads on 0 checks, Telerivet 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 Telerivet
SMSBOX scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #12.
Telerivet offers free plan; SMSBOX doesn't.
SMSBOX is the better fit for bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools. Telerivet is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and workflow automation.
- SMSBOX fits best
Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools
- Telerivet fits best
Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation
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Side by side
| Feature | SMSBOX 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Telerivet 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #11 in SMS Gateway Software | #12 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Bulk SMS teams needing credits and inbound tools | Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €25/device/mo | $490/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SMSBOX 5/5 · Telerivet 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included user seats | Not checked yet | 2 |
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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 → |
Telerivet is a cloud messaging platform for organizations that send and receive SMS and other mobile messages. It combines browser-based messaging, conversation history, contact and group management, campaigns, routing, automation,… 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
Telerivet — where it wins
- Free plan includes 50 messages per day and 50 stored contacts
- Rules-based automation, routing, scheduling, and delivery tracking
- REST, Webhook, Cloud Script, and MCP APIs plus major integrations
Where it doesn't
- Message delivery is billed separately through providers or partner routes
- Higher tiers are needed for advanced automation and failover
- Its broad channel coverage may exceed the needs of simple SMS programs
- SMSBOX7.9/10 · Paid
A prepaid SMS gateway for bulk campaigns, inbound messaging and developer integrations.
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A flexible SMS gateway with free entry, automation, routing, and broad API coverage.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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