simhook
7.0#12 in sms gateway softwareFrom $120 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPISelf-hosted
Visitsimhook vs Textmagic
What both publish
| Fact | simhook | Textmagic |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2026 | 2001 |
| Integrations | The TypeScript SDK supports Node and edge runtimes, and the MCP server provides eight tools for AI agents; the maker documents setup for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. | Zapier connects Textmagic with more than 7,000 applications, including Shopify, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Salesforce, Calendly, Typeform, and WooCommerce. |
| Product | SimHook turns an Android phone with a SIM into an SMS gateway and API for sending and receiving texts. | Textmagic is a business messaging platform for SMS and email campaigns, automated notifications, and two-way conversations. |
simhook plans
- FreeFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Pro$12 a month
- Scale$39 a month
- Pro (annual)$120 a year
- Scale (annual)$390 a year
Textmagic plans
- Essential$0.05 a month
- Essential (pay-as-you-go)Free
- Inbound SMSFree
- Email campaignsFree
- Outbound SMS via CPaaS$0.01, paid once
- Outbound SMS$0.05, paid once
Pick simhook if…
It suits developers or teams who want to route SMS through an Android phone and use an API or webhooks. The maker advises using a business SIM for real volume and discourages unsolicited or bulk marketing messages.
Pick Textmagic if…
Textmagic suits businesses managing recurring, permission-based customer or staff communications. It is useful when teams need shared conversation visibility, automated messaging, SMS and email APIs, or mobile contact management.