About
SMSGate is an open-source SMS gateway for Android devices that exposes a REST API, client libraries, and a CLI for sending and receiving SMS messages through a connected phone. It supports Android 5.0+ and provides credentials from the app itself rather than requiring registration, email, or a phone number.
The service includes local, cloud, and private deployment modes, multiple SIM support, data SMS and MMS handling, message status tracking, and official client libraries for JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, and PHP. It is aimed at developers building authentication, transaction alerts, reminders, and IoT messaging workflows.
- Android 5.0+ device support
- REST API and CLI access
- Local, cloud, and private modes
- Multiple SIM card support
- Data SMS and MMS support
- Message delivery status tracking
- Official client libraries in four languages
Free Tier Value
This offer is completely free and open-source, with no registration, email, phone number, or credit card required. Because there are no paid tiers or usage caps shown on the page, the free tier is effectively unbounded and its practical monthly value can’t be compared against a cheapest paid plan.
What's included in the free tier
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Details aren't itemized for this entry yet - check the pricing page below for the latest.
See SMSGate pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is SMSGate free forever?
Yes. SMSGate is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
Does SMSGate require a credit card?
No. You can start on SMSGate's free tier without entering card details.
What is SMSGate's free tier worth?
SMSGate's free tier has no dollar cap - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 100/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
