ASPSMS vs NowSMS
ASPSMS
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NowSMS
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| Figure | ASPSMS | NowSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 19 | 5 |
| Spec score · SMS Gateway Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.2 (#16) |
| Headquarters | St. Gallen, Switzerland | Whyteleafe, Surrey, United Kingdom |
| Support | ASPSMS describes its support as professional and says its support team is located in Switzerland. | The maker offers online documentation, a PDF manual, and a discussion forum with free support for trial users. |
Plans
ASPSMS
- 500 Credits€30, paid once
- 500 Credits45 CHF, paid once
- 1’000 Credits€60, paid once
- 1,000 Credits90 CHF, paid once
- 2’500 Credits€150, paid once
- 2,500 Credits225 CHF, paid once
- 5’000 Credits€300, paid once
- 5,000 Credits450 CHF, paid once
- 10’000 Credits€550, paid once
- 10,000 Credits800 CHF, paid once
NowSMS
- NowSMS Modem Edition£370, paid once
- NowSMS Cloud Gateway EditionPriced on request
- NowSMS Gateway EditionPriced on request
- NowSMS Lite EditionPriced on request
- NowSMS MMSC EditionPriced on request
In their own words
ASPSMS
ASPSMS adds SMS messaging to business software and web applications, with delivery to more than 200 countries and 900 mobile networks. It supports text, binary, Unicode, and concatenated messages, as well as bulk and personalized bulk delivery, sender originators, and real-time delivery notifications. The service includes two-way messaging, inbound SMS, delivery reports, and API access. Connection options include REST/JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SMTP/email-to-SMS, ActiveX, and XML. ASPSMS also lists workflow integrations with Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, and Make. The JSON API includes ASPTOKEN, which the company describes as a two-factor authentication method. Listed use cases include CRM and ERP integration, SMS marketing, alerts, and two-factor authentication. The service has a free trial but no free plan. Credits are sold as one-time purchases and do not expire: 500 Credits costs 30.00 EUR upfront, while 100’000 Credits costs 4’000.00 EUR upfront. Larger quantities are available at a price on request. Downloads include SMS Blaster WinLog for Windows, an ASPSMS Widget for Mac, and an SMS app for iPhone and iPod touch. ASPSMS is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1995.
NowSMS
NowSMS is a content delivery server for SMS and MMS that can serve as a message hub, operator MMSC, SMPP proxy, email gateway, and two-way application interface. It connects to SMS services through SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, GSM modems, or Android phones, and supports MMS protocols MM1, MM3, MM4, MM7, and EAIF. Messages can be routed among SMS connections by destination patterns for least-cost routing. Applications can connect through HTTP, SMPP, SMTP, or MM7; sample APIs are available for PHP, Java, and command-line use. Its MMSC supports OMA MMS versions 1.0–1.3 and 3GPP MMS versions 5.3.0–6.13.0, with content adaptation and conversion. NowSMS is listed for Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted use. The Modem Edition costs £370, paid once, and server software has a free 30-day trial. Sending messages requires an SMS provider connection, GSM modem, or Android phone. Documentation, a PDF manual, and a discussion forum with free support for trial users are available.