BudgetSMS.net vs BulkGate
BudgetSMS.net
budgetsms.net
BulkGate
bulkgate.comSide by side
| Figure | BudgetSMS.net | BulkGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · SMS Gateway Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.4 (#12) |
| Company | The site identifies the provider as BudgetSMS B.V. and displays company registration number 65704207. | BulkGate is operated by TOPefekt s.r.o., whose listed headquarters are in Šumperk, Czech Republic. |
| Headquarters | Hulten, Netherlands | Šumperk, Czech Republic |
| Messaging features | The API supports Unicode, dynamic sender IDs, automatic concatenation of long SMS messages, delivery notifications, credit checks, pricing details, MCC/MNC information, and HLR lookups. | The SMS toolkit includes bulk SMS, automated notifications, OTP verification, two-way SMS, and SMS with landing pages. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to a support team for API and account questions when documentation does not answer them. | BulkGate provides a help center and contact support, and its SMS gateway FAQ says API setup is supported by documentation and support. |
Plans
BudgetSMS.net
- Pay-per-use SMS (Colombia)€0.02, paid once
- Pay-per-use SMS (United States)€0.05, paid once
- Pay-per-use SMS (Kazakhstan)€0.17, paid once
- Pay per use SMSPrice not published
In their own words
BudgetSMS.net
BudgetSMS.net has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
BulkGate
BulkGate is an SMS gateway for businesses sending and receiving messages for campaigns, notifications, and verification codes. Its toolkit includes bulk SMS, automated notifications, OTP verification, two-way messaging, and SMS with landing pages. BulkGate says the gateway connects to mobile networks in more than 200 countries. Delivery features include direct carrier connections, smart routing, real-time tracking, automatic retries, and delivery reports. Businesses can connect through a REST API, web portal, or ready-made plugins. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shoptet, OpenCart, Magento, Zapier, Make, and Drupal; API materials include a sandbox and code samples in multiple languages. The SMS service uses pay-as-you-go pricing without setup fees or monthly commitments, and the maker says purchased credits have unlimited validity subject to terms. The listed United Kingdom rate is €0.03, paid once, billed at €0.0301 per SMS excluding VAT; rates vary by country, operator, and volume. Android Mobile Connect requires an active phone, is supported on Android 9 and above, and may delay or fail to send when the device enters sleep mode.