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SMSBOX vs ThaiBulkSMS
Both stand on sms gateway software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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SMSBOX combines dashboard and API messaging, with broad message types and integrations. Free test credits are restricted to a verified number; regular sending is usage-based, and some number and SIM services have minimum terms and exclude 21% VAT.
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ThaiBulkSMS provides tiered SMS credits with delivery reporting and an API. The main choices are package size, sender-name allowance, credit validity, and the different Standard versus Corporate credit totals.
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| SMSBOX | ThaiBulkSMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Toll-Free Number US/Canada (+1): €5 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 8 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | smsbox.be | thaibulksms.com |
| On sms gateway software | #32 of 36 | #36 of 36 |
SMSBOX: what it does well
- Dashboard supports Excel imports and real-time result tracking.
- REST API supports inbound SMS and delivery reports.
- Lists delivery to more than 200 countries.
- Servers and data storage are in Belgian EU data centers.
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial is offered.
- Arbitrary-number sending starts at €0.06 per SMS.
- Credits expire after one year.
- Long messages count as multiple SMS beyond character limits.
ThaiBulkSMS: what it does well
- Provides delivery reports
- Offers API access
- Standard and Corporate package choices
- Larger packages include unlimited sender names
- Credits remain valid up to 36 months
What to know first
- No free plan
- Prices exclude VAT
- Credits expire after stated validity periods
- Packages require one-time purchases
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