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What it is

Android SMS Gateway connects a cloud panel and REST API to an Android phone and SIM so software can send and receive SMS through the mobile operator. Messages use the connected SIM’s real mobile number, and replies can return to that SIM’s inbox. Features include two-way SMS, scheduled sends, auto-replies, bulk campaigns from Excel or CSV with column-based personalization, and delivery reports when supported by the device and carrier path. MMS and USSD are available where the handset and operator support them. The HTTPS REST/JSON API has webhooks for delivery reports, inbound messages, and system events, with examples in several programming languages. Multi-device plans can route traffic among Android phones and SIMs, with failover if a device drops. The free plan includes one device, 300 SMS for the account lifetime, and 300 contacts; paid plans start at $19 a month. Customers supply the Android device, SIM, operator SMS credit, power, and internet, and carrier costs apply separately. The app requires Android 5.0 or newer; USSD and some other features require Android 8.0 or newer.

Spec sheet

What it does
The service connects a cloud dashboard and API to Android phones so messages leave through the phone's SIM and carrier.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Intended users
The maker describes the product for developers and teams sending OTPs, alerts, transactional messages, and campaigns through SIMs they control.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Integrations
The API uses HTTPS and JSON and includes examples for PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, and C#.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Security
The maker says the service uses HTTPS, API keys, 2FA, scoped tokens, session management, and security monitoring.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Privacy
The privacy policy says Secuno LLC collects registration, contact, billing, support, usage, and device information and does not sell personal information.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Support
Free, Starter, and Developer plans list email support with a 24–48-hour response target; Business adds phone support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Headquarters
Sheridan, Wyoming, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Founded
The maker states that Secuno LLC was founded in 2011.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Android compatibility
The app requires Android 5.0 or newer, with Android 8.0 or newer required for features such as USSD.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
API and integrations
The service offers a REST/JSON API over HTTPS and webhooks for delivery reports, inbound messages, and system events, with language examples including PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, and C#.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
API security
API access supports multiple tokens, permission controls, rate limiting, and IP allowlisting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
App update
The Google Play listing was updated on October 1, 2026 and describes the release as the first release of Android SMS Gateway.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Auto-replies
Keyword rules can automatically answer messages and record STOP opt-outs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Bulk campaigns
The platform supports bulk messaging from Excel or CSV files with spreadsheet-column personalization.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Bulk SMS
Bulk campaigns can import Excel, XLS, ODS, or CSV files and substitute spreadsheet columns into messages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Carrier dependency
The app listing says carrier charges, carrier restrictions, network conditions, and device availability affect sending and delivery.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Collected data
Google Play says the app may collect personal information, messages, and device or other IDs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Company headquarters
Secuno LLC lists 30 N Gould Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA 82801 as its registered address.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Company industry
Dun & Bradstreet categorizes Secuno LLC under computer systems design and related computer software development.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dnb.com
Company legal name
The product is identified as a product of Secuno LLC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Company principal
Dun & Bradstreet lists Mohammad Samad as a principal of Secuno LLC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dnb.com
Compliance status
The maker says SOC 2 certification is on its roadmap and that it does not currently have a completed SOC 2 Type I or Type II report.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Data handling
The maker says it processes account and contact details, usage and device metadata, delivery reports, and support correspondence, and does not sell personal information for advertising.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Data safety
Google Play lists no third-party data sharing, encryption in transit, and deletion requests as supported controls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Delivery reports
Delivery status is reported when the handset and carrier path provide it, so timing is not guaranteed as a real-time feed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Documentation
The maker publishes a Developer Center, API tutorials, user guides, and language examples.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Important limits
Customers supply the Android device, SIM, operator SMS credit, power, and internet connection; operator costs and carrier fair-use rules apply separately.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
License and hosting
The maker describes SMS Gateway as a commercial product with a free downloadable Android app and a hosted control plane rather than an open-source or self-hosted product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Limit: customer-operated hardware
The LinkedIn post states customers must provide the Android device, active SIM, carrier credit, and connectivity.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Limit: no completed SOC 2
The security center says SOC 2 certification is only on the roadmap and that no completed Type I or Type II attestation is claimed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Messaging features
Features include two-way SMS, MMS, USSD where the handset and operator support it, scheduled sending, auto-replies, and delivery reports when available from the device and carrier path.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
MMS
The platform can send image and file attachments through its API or website when the handset and carrier support MMS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Multi-device routing
Paid multi-device plans distribute traffic across Android phones and provide failover when a device disconnects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Praise: API and dashboard access
The LinkedIn post says customers can manage messaging in a web dashboard or connect their backend through the SMS API.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Praise: real number ownership
A LinkedIn product post highlights that recipients see the customer's real mobile number and can reply to it.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Routing
Multi-device plans can route traffic across Android phones and SIMs and provide failover when a device drops.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Scheduling
Scheduled campaigns can be queued for a selected time and account timezone.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
SDKs
The maker says formal package SDKs are not required and presents HTTPS/JSON samples instead.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Security controls
The security center describes HTTPS-only traffic with HSTS, API keys, scoped access practices, least-privilege production access, and abuse monitoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Sender number
Messages are sent from the real mobile number on the connected SIM, and replies can return to that SIM inbox.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
System requirements
The Google Play listing requires an SMS Gateway account, an active SIM, and an internet connection.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Trial conditions
The Free plan includes 300 SMS lifetime, 300 contacts, and one device, and demo messages append a www.sms-gateway.app footer.Read 29 Sep 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Two-way messaging
Incoming replies and outgoing texts can be handled together on the connected SIM number.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
USSD
USSD requests can be sent and their responses read through the API or webhooks, with Android 8.0 or newer required.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Webhooks
Webhook callbacks cover delivery reports, inbound messages, and system events.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app

Plans and prices

Free Free lifetime 1 Android phone · 300 SMS lifetime · 300 contacts · 30-day history · demo footer Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Starter $19 a month monthly 2 Android phones · unlimited platform SMS · 90-day history · REST API · webhooks Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Professional $39 a month monthly 5 Android phones · unlimited platform SMS · 1-year history · multi-device routing · Excel/CSV bulk import Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Developer $50 a year yearly only 1 Android phone · 25,000 SMS/year · 90-day history · REST API · webhooks Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
Business $77 a month monthly 15 Android phones · unlimited platform SMS · 2-year history · enterprise API options · email and phone support Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app
White-label $2,000, paid once starting price Contracted custom branding · branded web panel · custom dashboard domain by agreement · device and SMS plan still required Read 14 Oct 2026 · sms-gateway.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Messages use the connected SIM’s real mobile number.
  • Supports two-way SMS and inbound replies.
  • Bulk campaigns accept Excel or CSV files.
  • REST/JSON API and webhooks are available.
  • Free plan includes one device and 300 lifetime SMS.

Limits

  • Customers supply the phone, SIM, power, and internet.
  • Operator SMS costs apply separately.
  • Free plan is limited to 300 lifetime SMS.
  • USSD requires Android 8.0 or newer.

Who it suits

It is aimed at developers and teams sending OTPs, alerts, transactional messages, or campaigns through SIMs they control. It requires them to provide the Android phone, SIM, operator credit, power, and internet connection.

Android SMS Gateway in depth

Read the full write-up

Android SMS Gateway connects software to Android phones and SIMs for sending and receiving messages through a mobile operator. It suits developers and teams that want messaging to come from SIMs they control. Its appeal is a direct link between API-driven messaging and a real mobile number; the trade-off is responsibility for the handset, connection, and carrier costs.

Overview

Messages go out from the number on the connected SIM, and replies can return to that phone’s inbox. The service combines a cloud panel with a REST/JSON API, so it can serve both spreadsheet-driven campaigns and software integrations. That setup is useful when using a controlled SIM matters, but it is not a self-contained messaging service: customers must provide the Android device, SIM, operator SMS credit, power, and internet connection. Carrier costs and fair-use rules apply separately.

Key features

Two-way messaging: Send and receive SMS, with delivery reports when the device and carrier path provide them. MMS, scheduled sending, and auto-replies extend the messaging options; USSD requires support from both handset and operator.

Campaign tools: Excel and CSV imports support bulk sends with personalization from spreadsheet columns. This is practical for contact-based campaigns, though it still depends on the connected phones and SIMs.

API and routing: The HTTPS REST/JSON API and webhooks cover inbound messages, delivery reports, and system events. Examples are provided for PHP, Python, Node.js, Java, and C#. Multi-device plans can spread traffic across phones and SIMs and provide failover if a device drops.

Security and data: The maker describes HTTPS, API keys, two-factor authentication, scoped tokens, session management, and security monitoring. It processes account and contact details, usage and device metadata, delivery reports, and support correspondence, and says it does not sell personal information for advertising. SOC 2 remains on its roadmap; it does not have a completed Type I or Type II report.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes one Android device, 300 contacts, and 300 SMS for the lifetime of the plan. Its small, non-renewing message allowance is best treated as a limited evaluation, not an ongoing production quota; demo messages append a www.sms-gateway.app footer.

Starter costs $19 a month for two Android devices and unlimited platform send volume. It is the lowest-cost paid option for a small setup, but “unlimited” platform volume does not remove operator costs or carrier fair-use limits. Professional costs $39 a month for five devices and the same platform-volume allowance, making it the more suitable tier for teams that need more SIM endpoints or failover capacity. Business costs $77 a month for 15 devices and unlimited platform send volume; it is the widest listed multi-device tier and includes email and phone support.

Developer costs $50 a year, billed yearly, for one Android device and 25,000 SMS per year. It is the lower-commitment-volume choice for a single-device integration whose traffic fits that annual quota, but its annual cap distinguishes it from the unlimited platform-volume monthly plans. The Free, Starter, and Developer plans include email support with a 24–48 hour response window; Professional adds priority email. A free trial is also offered, but no separate trial duration or terms are given.

Platforms

The service covers Android, API, and web. The app requires Android 5.0 or newer; USSD and some other handset-dependent functions require Android 8.0 or newer. Older Android hardware therefore cannot access every listed capability, and device compatibility should be checked before building around those functions.

Who it's for

This is a good fit for developers and teams sending OTPs, alerts, transactional messages, or campaigns through SIMs they control, especially when replies to the real SIM number matter. It is less suitable for buyers who want messaging without managing phones, connectivity, operator credit, or carrier rules. Organizations requiring a completed SOC 2 report should also look elsewhere for now.

Pros and cons

Pros: Messages originate from a controlled SIM number, with replies able to reach its inbox; API, webhooks, and spreadsheet campaigns cover both integrations and bulk sends; multi-device plans add routing and failover.

Cons: Customers bear responsibility for the phone, SIM, power, internet, and operator charges; the free plan is capped at 300 lifetime SMS and demo messages carry a footer; Android version requirements restrict some features, and SOC 2 certification is not complete.

Alternatives

SMS Gateway Software is a useful place to compare other options. Consider Ozeki SMS Gateway if you want a paid gateway with Linux, Windows, and self-hosted platform support; its listed 5 MPM plan is a one-time 1490.00 EUR and includes one service-provider connection and 10 users. Textmagic is another paid option, with Android, iOS, web, and API support; its Essential plan charges $0.05 a month on a 100% prepaid basis, with rates varying by destination and 160 plain-text characters per SMS part.

NowSMS is a paid alternative whose Modem Edition supports multiple GSM modems or Android phones, with a one-time 370.00 GBP license based on modem count. Choose Clickatell SMS API if API and web access without an Android-device requirement better fits; its prepaid plan is pay-as-you-go, with message prices varying by destination and message type. simhook offers a free tier capped at 30 messages a day, 500 a month, one phone, and 25 recipients per send, as well as a free self-hosted plan.

Sinch Engage is a paid alternative with tiered SMS quotas and user limits, including 3,000 SMS per month and one user on Basics. Messente combines SMS, WhatsApp, and Viber access with dashboard and API access on its Essential plan. SMSBOX offers API, web, and Windows support; its free test credits are limited to eight one-off messages sent to a verified number.

Verdict

Choose Android SMS Gateway if your software needs to send from SIMs you control and you can operate the phones and carrier connections that make that possible. Its API, two-way messaging, campaigns, and multi-device routing make it a credible fit for SIM-based workflows. Look elsewhere if you need a service that removes handset and operator responsibilities, or if a completed SOC 2 report is a requirement.

Verdict

Android SMS Gateway routes software messages through phones and SIMs customers control, with API access and bulk campaign tools. Account for the device and carrier requirements, Android version limits, and the free plan’s lifetime message allowance.

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