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Jack The Butler vs Smstools

Both stand on sms chatbot software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Jack The Butler

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Jack The Butler combines multi-channel guest communication, automated routine replies, and staff handoff in a self-hosted system. Its free software may still involve hosting and AI API costs, while local AI avoids API charges but has simpler responses.

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Smstools

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Smstools combines campaign tools, multiple messaging channels, API access, and listed integrations. Its stated 99.9% uptime does not guarantee message delivery, and the listed U.S. SMS rate is €0.03 per message.

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The facts

	Jack The Butler	Smstools
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	jackthebutler.com	smstools.com
On sms chatbot software	#3 of 32	#7 of 32

Jack The Butler: what it does well

Combines WhatsApp, SMS, email, and web chat in one inbox.
Can route complex requests to staff with context.
Knowledge base can be trained on property information.
Local AI can work offline without API costs.
Free and open source, with no per-room pricing.

What to know first

Local AI responses are simpler.
Local models require about 2 GB of RAM.
Hosting and AI API usage may cost extra.

Smstools: what it does well

Campaigns support segmentation and scheduled sending.
REST API covers messaging, contacts, workflows, and webhooks.
Official SDKs are listed for five languages.
Free plan and free trial are listed.

What to know first

U.S. SMS option costs €0.03 per message.
WhatsApp Business pricing varies by country and template type.
Message delivery is not guaranteed at 100%.

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