Sinch SMS API vs TextBee
Sinch SMS API
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| Figure | Sinch SMS API | TextBee |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · SMS API services | 8.6 (#7) | 8.2 (#18) |
| Spec score · SMS APIs | 8.1 (#19) | 7.9 (#22) |
| Inbound webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Sinch’s integrations page lists platforms including Adobe Campaign, HubSpot, Shopify, Salesforce, SAP, and Zapier. | The integrations page describes routes for GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets, Home Assistant, Node-RED, Slack, Shopify, and WooCommerce. |
| Messaging features | Listed features include two-way SMS, delivery reports, traffic controls, scheduled messages, and a testing sandbox. | The service supports inbound and outbound SMS, bulk messaging, webhooks, reusable templates, analytics, and scheduled messages up to 72 hours ahead. |
| Support | Sinch’s product page directs prospective customers to contact sales or use developer documentation to get started. | The Free plan includes basic support, paid plans list priority support, and the maker provides support by email and through a Discord community. |
| Two-way SMS | Yes | Yes |
| Use cases | Sinch describes use cases including marketing campaigns, customer updates, identity verification, and customer service. | The maker describes use cases including OTP and two-factor codes, order notifications, appointment reminders, alerts, marketing, and two-way support. |
Plans
Sinch SMS API
- Pay as you goPrice not published
- Pay as you goPriced on request
- Sinch SMS API (pay-as-you-go; 10DLC)$0.01, paid once
- Sinch SMS API (pay-as-you-go; short code)$0.01, paid once
TextBee
- FreeFree
- Pro (monthly)$14.99 a month
- Scale (monthly)$29.99 a month
- Pro (yearly)$99.99 a year
- Scale (yearly)$199.99 a year
- CustomPriced on request
In their own words
Sinch SMS API
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