textbee.dev - sms gateway
free and opensouce sms gateway
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Open-source SMS gateway that turns an Android phone into a REST-API SMS service
- for
- Developers needing low-cost SMS for OTPs, alerts, and notifications
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- MIT
Key features
- REST SMS API — Send SMS from any app with a single HTTP call, no SDKs required
- Receive SMS via Webhooks — Get inbound texts in real time through webhooks or the API
- Bulk Messaging & Templates — Send campaigns in one request and reuse templates with variables
- Multi-device Support — Connect up to 5 Android phones to spread load and increase reliability
- Message Scheduling — Queue messages up to 72 hours in advance
- Advanced Analytics — View delivery, volume and performance reports in the dashboard
Use cases
- OTP and 2FA code delivery
- Order confirmations and shipping alerts
- Appointment reminder notifications
- System and on-call alerting
- Bulk promotional campaigns
textbee.dev - sms gateway pricing
- Free$0/monthSend/receive SMS · 1 active device · Up to 300 messages/month · Webhook notifications
- Pro$14.99/mo/monthUp to 5 devices · Unlimited daily messages · 5,000 messages/month · Priority support
- Scale$29.99/mo/monthUp to 15 devices · Unlimited daily messages · 25,000 messages/month · Priority support
textbee.dev - sms gateway FAQ
What’s the catch compared to Twilio?+
Twilio offers carrier-grade throughput for very high volumes; textbee is ideal for 500-50 k messages/month and saves money by using your own phone.
Is it legal to send SMS from my own SIM?+
Yes, it’s legal as long as you stay within your carrier’s fair-use limits and follow consent rules.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription anytime?+
Yes, you can cancel anytime and retain Pro features until the end of the billing period; a 7-day money-back guarantee applies to new Pro subscriptions.
How many Android devices can I connect?+
The Pro plan allows up to 5 active devices; the Scale plan allows up to 15.
Can I customize the sender ID?+
No, messages are sent from the phone number of your Android device’s SIM.
Is iPhone support available?+
No, textbee works only on Android devices (requires Android 7.0 or higher).
Summarized by DevHunt from textbee.dev · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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