Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
Telerivet vs Diafaan SMS Server
Telerivet leads on 2 checks, Diafaan SMS Server on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTelerivet · 7.8/10
- Free planonly Telerivet
- Free trialonly Diafaan SMS Server
Telerivet scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #18.
Telerivet offers free plan; Diafaan SMS Server doesn't. Telerivet leads on included user seats: 2 versus 1.
Telerivet is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and workflow automation. Diafaan SMS Server is the better fit for windows teams needing a complete SMS server.
- Telerivet fits best
Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation
- Diafaan SMS Server fits best
Windows teams needing a complete SMS server
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Side by side
| Feature | Telerivet 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Diafaan SMS Server 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #12 in SMS Gateway Software | #18 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation | Windows teams needing a complete SMS server |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $490/yr | $195 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Telerivet 5/5 · Diafaan SMS Server 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included user seats | 2 (best) | 1 |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Diafaan SMS Server is Windows software for professional users and companies that need to send and receive SMS through GSM/3G/CDMA modems, Android phones, SMPP accounts, or supported HTTP SMS services. It combines messaging, contact and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Diafaan SMS Server — where it wins
- Supports GSM, SMPP, and HTTP SMS connections
- Includes two-way messaging, inbound SMS, and delivery reports
- Offers web management, APIs, SQL storage, and email workflows
Where it doesn't
- Runs only on Windows
- The Light edition supports one gateway and one connector
- Higher editions require larger one-time investments
- Telerivet7.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible SMS gateway with free entry, automation, routing, and broad API coverage.
Visit TelerivetFull verdict → - Diafaan SMS Server7.2/10 · 30-day trial
A flexible Windows SMS server with modem, SMPP, HTTP, API, and two-way messaging support.
Visit DiafaanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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