BulkGate vs CM.com Business Messaging API
BulkGate
bulkgate.com
CM.com Business Messaging API
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| Figure | BulkGate | CM.com Business Messaging API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Transactional SMS Software | 8.3 (#21) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Šumperk, Czech Republic | Breda, Netherlands |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shoptet, OpenCart, Magento, Zapier, Make, and Drupal. | CM.com says its platform can integrate with CRMs, ERPs, CDPs, OMS, and CCaaS platforms, and names Salesforce, Zendesk, and Magento 2 as examples. |
| Purpose | BulkGate’s SMS gateway lets businesses send and receive SMS at scale for campaigns, notifications, and verification codes. | The API connects multiple messaging channels through one CPaaS interface for business messaging. |
| Security | BulkGate lists HTTPS transmission security, two-factor authorization, access and incident monitoring, limited login attempts, and encrypted data storage in its data-processing terms. | API communications must use TLS 1.2 or higher, and authentication uses a product token that CM.com advises keeping out of client-side code and public repositories. |
| Support | BulkGate provides a help center and contact support, and its SMS gateway FAQ says API setup is supported by documentation and support. | Subscription inclusions list access to the Knowledge Center, emergency monitoring through the Network Operations Center, and an online status portal. |
Plans
CM.com Business Messaging API
- Pay-per-use SMSPrice not published
- Go$58 a month
- Basic$180 a month
- Advanced$590 a month
- CustomPriced on request
In their own words
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.
CM.com Business Messaging API
CM.com Business Messaging API has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.