46elks vs Celcom Africa SMS API
46elks
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Celcom Africa SMS API
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| Figure | 46elks | Celcom Africa SMS API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · SMS APIs | 8.7 (#4) | 8.2 (#14) |
| Spec score · SMS API services | 8.3 (#16) | 7.5 (#29) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Uppsala, Sweden | Westpark Suites, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Zapier, GitHub Actions, Homey, Sigfox, Laravel, Node-RED, Flow XO, FileMaker, WordPress, and Google Sheets. | Listed integrations include WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, and webhooks. |
| Security and privacy | The FAQ says all servers are located in Sweden and owned by 46elks. | Celcom says API traffic is encrypted in transit and data handling aligns with Kenya's DPA 2019, Nigeria's NDPR, and South Africa's POPIA. |
| Support | Standard support is available by phone and email on workdays from 09:00 to 16:00 CET, with best-effort response typically within 60 minutes and 24/7 failure reporting. | Celcom says its Nairobi team provides 24/7 phone, email, and chat support, with dedicated account managers for enterprise customers. |
Plans
46elks
- Receive SMSFree
- Connect calls to United Kingdom€0.02, paid once
- Phone calls to United Kingdom€0.02, paid once
- Pay as you go — SMS to United Kingdom€0.08, paid once
- Virtual phone numbers€3 a month
In their own words
Celcom Africa SMS API
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