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TextBee

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From $8.33/mo Free plan WebAndroidAPISelf-hosted
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Spec score 8.2 #18 of 35 in SMS API services

Spec sheet

What it does
TextBee turns an Android phone and its SIM into an SMS gateway that apps can use to send and receive messages through a REST API.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Intended users
The maker says developers, small businesses, nonprofits, and hobbyists use TextBee for SMS from their own apps and automations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Integrations
The integrations page describes routes for GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets, Home Assistant, Node-RED, Slack, Shopify, and WooCommerce.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Support
The Free plan includes basic support, paid plans list priority support, and the maker provides support by email and through a Discord community.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
AI agents
TextBee’s open-source MCP server lets Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-enabled agents send and read SMS through a paired Android phone.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Data handling
The privacy policy says the hosted service collects account and device information as well as SMS content and metadata, and lists analytics and advertising services used on hosted accounts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Device requirements
The Android app requires Android 7.0 or higher, an SMS-capable SIM, SMS permission, and an internet connection.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Inbound webhooks
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · textbee.dev
iPhone support
The maker says the service currently works only on Android and does not support iPhone.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Messaging features
The service supports inbound and outbound SMS, bulk messaging, webhooks, reusable templates, analytics, and scheduled messages up to 72 hours ahead.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Open source and hosting
The maker says the Android app, API, and dashboard are open source and the full stack can be self-hosted; the about page identifies the license as MIT.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Sender and throughput limits
Messages are sent from the phone’s SIM and number, sender IDs cannot be customized, and the maker says one phone sends roughly 10 to 15 messages per minute.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Two-way SMS
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · textbee.dev
Use cases
The maker describes use cases including OTP and two-factor codes, order notifications, appointment reminders, alerts, marketing, and two-way support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev

Plans and prices

Free Free $0/month 1 active device · Max 50 messages/day · Up to 300 messages/month · Webhook notifications · Basic support Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Pro (monthly) $14.99 a month Billed monthly Up to 5 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 5,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Scale (monthly) $29.99 a month Billed monthly Up to 15 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 25,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Pro (yearly) $99.99 a year $99.99 per year Up to 5 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 5,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Scale (yearly) $199.99 a year Billed $199.99 yearly Up to 15 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 25,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev
Custom Priced on request Contact Sales Custom message volume limits · White-labeled solution · Custom integrations · SLA with uptime guarantees · Dedicated account manager · Volume discounts Read 9 Oct 2026 · textbee.dev

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