Bandwidth Messaging API
8.2#1 in sms api services$0.01 one-timeFree planWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Bandwidth Messaging API | Kannel |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 1999 |
| Inbound webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Bandwidth says data is encrypted in transit and at rest using protocols including TLS, SIPS, and SRTP. | The user guide documents SSL support for HTTP client and server communication, and SSL-enabled SMPP connections. |
| Support | Messaging customers receive Signature support and can opt for Premium support packages with on-call, ongoing assistance. | The project directs users to its mailing lists for contact information and the developer mailing list for development discussion and patches. |
| Two-way SMS | Yes | Yes |
Bandwidth Messaging API plans
- U.S. 10DLC SMS outboundFree
- U.S. Short code SMS outbound$0.01, paid once
- U.S. Toll-free SMS outbound$0.01, paid once
- U.S. 10DLC MMS outbound$0.02, paid once
- U.S. Short code MMS outbound$0.02, paid once
- U.S. Toll-free MMS outbound$0.02, paid once
Kannel plans
- KannelFree
Pick Bandwidth Messaging API if…
It is aimed at companies that have outgrown a one-size-fits-all provider and need global scale and high throughput. Teams integrating messaging into services can use its API, SDKs, and listed integrations.
Pick Kannel if…
It suits operators building self-hosted SMS or WAP gateway infrastructure on Linux and related Unix-like systems. Developers needing HTTP-based messaging integration can use its documented interfaces and protocols.