Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
SMSLink vs Telerivet
SMSLink 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 scoreSMSLink · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Telerivet
SMSLink scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 8.5 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #12.
Telerivet offers free plan; SMSLink doesn't.
SMSLink is the better fit for cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users. Telerivet is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and workflow automation.
- SMSLink fits best
Cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users
- Telerivet fits best
Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation
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Side by side
| Feature | SMSLink 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Telerivet 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in SMS Gateway Software | #12 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Cost-conscious API and bulk SMS users | Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €4.90 one-time | $490/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 2,000+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SMSLink 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- SMSLink8.5/10 · Paid
A prepaid SMS gateway with two-way messaging, reporting, routing, and commerce integrations.
Visit SMSLinkFull verdict → - Telerivet7.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible SMS gateway with free entry, automation, routing, and broad API coverage.
Visit TelerivetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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