NowSMS review
A broad SMS/MMS gateway for enterprise, operator, and self-hosted messaging workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
NowSMS is SMS and MMS gateway software for sending, receiving, routing, and processing messages. It is aimed at service providers, corporate customers, developers, testing services, and mobile operators, with editions for modem-based, server, cloud, and MMSC deployments. The product supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Android phones, web interfaces, APIs, and self-hosted environments. Its scope suits organizations that need more than outbound SMS, including inbound messaging, automated replies, email-to-SMS routing, or operator-grade MMS workflows.
The published plans cover distinct deployment models. NowSMS Modem Edition starts at £370 one-time and supports multiple GSM modems or Android phones, SMS and MMS, plus SMPP, HTTP, SMTP, and MM7 client APIs. Lite Edition focuses on one GSM modem or Android phone with simplified installation and setup. Server Modem, Server Gateway, Server MMSC, Cloud Gateway, Gateway, and MMSC editions extend the product toward Intel Xeon-powered servers, hosted infrastructure, service-provider connectivity, throughput-based licensing, and operator MMSC deployments. Several editions use POA or contact-sales pricing, while the listed entry price excludes EU VAT and message or connectivity charges may be separate.
Integration breadth is a central strength. NowSMS supports SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, SMTP, MM7, GSM/LTE modems, and Android phones, alongside HTTP, PHP, Java, .NET, and command-line APIs. Delivery receipt and delivery-report processing support operational tracking, while SMPP proxying and high-availability or load-balanced deployments address more involved gateway architectures. Choose NowSMS when protocol coverage, two-way messaging, self-hosting, or operator-oriented functionality matters. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a free plan or a single clearly priced package across every deployment type.
NowSMS pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports SMS, MMS, two-way messaging, and delivery reports
- Connects through SMPP, HTTP, SMTP, MM7, modems, and Android phones
- Offers APIs, SMPP proxying, and high-availability deployments
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The £370 entry price excludes EU VAT
- Message and connectivity charges may be separate
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