Head-to-head · SMS Gateway Software
Telerivet vs OpenVox SMS Gateway
Telerivet leads on 0 checks, OpenVox 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 scoreTelerivet · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
Telerivet scores higher on our rubric for sms gateway software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #13.
Telerivet is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and workflow automation. OpenVox SMS Gateway is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration.
- Telerivet fits best
Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation
- 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 | Telerivet 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | OpenVox SMS Gateway 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #12 in SMS Gateway Software | #13 in SMS Gateway Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting free entry and workflow automation | Self-hosted teams needing enterprise administration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $490/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Telerivet 5/5 · OpenVox SMS Gateway 5/5 | ||
| Two-way messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound SMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included user seats | 2 | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| 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 → |
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
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
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
- Telerivet7.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible SMS gateway with free entry, automation, routing, and broad API coverage.
Visit TelerivetFull 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