TextBee
The facts below are what the maker publishes about TextBee, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From TextBee's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1 active device · Max 50 messages/day · Up to 300 messages/month · Webhook notifications · Basic support · $0/month |
| Pro (monthly) | $14.99 a month | Up to 5 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 5,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support · Billed monthly |
| Scale (monthly) | $29.99 a month | Up to 15 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 25,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support · Billed monthly |
| Pro (yearly) | $99.99 a year | Up to 5 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 5,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support · $99.99 per year |
| Scale (yearly) | $199.99 a year | Up to 15 active devices · Unlimited daily messages · Up to 25,000 messages/month · Templates with variables · Priority support · Billed $199.99 yearly |
| Custom | Priced on request | Custom message volume limits · White-labeled solution · Custom integrations · SLA with uptime guarantees · Dedicated account manager · Volume discounts · Contact Sales |
The facts
Each one read from TextBee's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI agents
- TextBee’s open-source MCP server lets Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-enabled agents send and read SMS through a paired Android phone.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says the hosted service collects account and device information as well as SMS content and metadata, and lists analytics and advertising services used on hosted accounts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Inbound webhooks
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page describes routes for GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets, Home Assistant, Node-RED, Slack, Shopify, and WooCommerce.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says developers, small businesses, nonprofits, and hobbyists use TextBee for SMS from their own apps and automations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- iPhone support
- The maker says the service currently works only on Android and does not support iPhone.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Messaging features
- The service supports inbound and outbound SMS, bulk messaging, webhooks, reusable templates, analytics, and scheduled messages up to 72 hours ahead.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Open source and hosting
- The maker says the Android app, API, and dashboard are open source and the full stack can be self-hosted; the about page identifies the license as MIT.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sender and throughput limits
- Messages are sent from the phone’s SIM and number, sender IDs cannot be customized, and the maker says one phone sends roughly 10 to 15 messages per minute.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Free plan includes basic support, paid plans list priority support, and the maker provides support by email and through a Discord community.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Two-way SMS
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Use cases
- The maker describes use cases including OTP and two-factor codes, order notifications, appointment reminders, alerts, marketing, and two-way support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- TextBee turns an Android phone and its SIM into an SMS gateway that apps can use to send and receive messages through a REST API.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device requirements
- The Android app requires Android 7.0 or higher, an SMS-capable SIM, SMS permission, and an internet connection.checked 9 Oct 2026
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