NowSMS

Name: NowSMS
Price: 370 GBP

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Self-hosted · API

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

NowSMS is ranked #21 of 36 in SMS gateway software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

NowSMS plans and pricing

All plans

NowSMS Modem Edition £370 once License based on number of modems · Supports multiple GSM modems or Android phones nowwireless.com · 5 Oct 2026

NowSMS Lite Edition Not published Purchase page provides no price Single GSM modem or Android phone nowsms.com · 5 Oct 2026

NowSMS Gateway Edition Not published Contact for product options and pricing Designed for service providers, corporate customers, developers and testing services · License based on message throughput · No automatic MMS subscriber provisioning nowsms.com · 5 Oct 2026

NowSMS MMSC Edition Not published Contact for product options and pricing Operator MMSC · License based on message throughput nowsms.com · 5 Oct 2026

NowSMS Cloud Gateway Edition Not published Store listing shows £0.00 and POA Cloud hosted · Gateway Edition functionality nowwireless.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on SMS gateway software

Free plan: No
Two-way messaging: Yes
Delivery reports: Yes
Inbound SMS: Yes
API access: Yes

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The record

Purpose: NowSMS is a multi-protocol content delivery server for SMS and MMS messaging.
Gateway functions: The product includes an SMS and MMS message hub or switch, mobile operator MMSC, SMPP proxy, email-to-message gateway, and two-way application enabler.
SMS connectivity: Supported SMS connections include SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, GSM modems, and Android phones.
MMS connectivity: Supported MMS protocols include MM1, MM3, MM4, MM7, and EAIF.
Routing: The features page says messages can be routed to different SMS connections using destination pattern matching for least-cost routing.
Developer interfaces: Applications can interface using HTTP, SMPP, SMTP, and MM7, with sample APIs for PHP, Java, and command-line use.
MMSC: The MMSC supports OMA MMS versions 1.0 through 1.3 and 3GPP MMS versions 5.3.0 through 6.13.0, with dynamic content adaptation and conversion.
Trial: Server software is offered as a free 30-day trial, and the download page says an SMS provider connection, GSM modem, or Android phone is needed to send messages.
Security: The features page lists SMTP Authentication support; the maker's purchase page describes secure online card payment through PayPal.
Support: The maker offers online documentation, a PDF manual, and a discussion forum with free support for trial users.
Audience: The Gateway Edition is designed for service providers, corporate customers, developers, and testing services.
Notable requirement: NowSMS requires an SMS service provider connection or a GSM modem or Android phone before it can send messages.
Scale claim: The maker says NowSMS is deployed by over 3,000 customers in more than 125 countries.
Headquarters: Whyteleafe, Surrey, United Kingdom

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best SMS Gateway Software in 2026#21 of 36

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Sources

nowsms.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowsms.com/faq/about· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowsms.com/faq/nowsms-features· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowsms.com/faq/api· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowsms.com/download-free-trial· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowsms.com/buy· checked 5 Oct 2026
nowwireless.com/nowsms· checked 23 Sept 2026