Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Swedish telecom API platform ("telecom infrastructure for the web") for sending and receiving SMS and MMS, making and receiving phone calls, and managing virtual phone numbers. | Czech bulk-messaging platform for sending SMS, WhatsApp, Viber and RCS messages from a web application or a single JSON API, with direct connections to local mobile operators. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 10-50 | 1-5 |
| HQ city | Uppsala | Prague |
| HQ country | Sweden (EU) | Czech Republic (EU) |
What's the differenceSmsManager edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (51 vs 33). 46elks is private and headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden (EU); SmsManager is private and based in Prague, Czech Republic (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | No |
| RCS | No | Yes |
| No | Yes | |
| Viber | No | Yes |
| Facebook Messenger | No | No |
| Telegram | No | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | No | Yes |
| Voice | Yes | No |
| No | No |
What's the differenceThey share 1 channels. 46elks additionally offers MMS, Voice, while SmsManager additionally offers RCS, WhatsApp, Viber, Apple Messages for Business.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | No | Yes |
| Docs quality | med | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | — | JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP |
| Sandbox / test env | Yes | Yes |
| API types | REST | REST |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, SmsManager adds JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| US data residency | No | No |
| Choose region | No | No |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | No | No |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| HIPAA | No | No |
What's the difference46elks and SmsManager are closely matched on data & compliance — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Data Retention
How long message content and metadata are stored, and whether that is configurable.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Not publicly documented in detail. 46elks' data protection policy states that personal data stays inside the EU on servers owned by 46elks and that system backups are stored for a maximum of 14 days; specific retention periods for message content and metadata are not published, and the service operates under EU ePrivacy directive 2002/58/EG and Swedish telecom law (LEK 2022:482, PTS rules). | Under the published GDPR data processing agreement, message records (phone number and message text) older than 12 months are automatically deleted by default unless otherwise agreed; encrypted backups are kept 30 days and system logs 180 days. After contract termination, personal data is deleted or exported (CSV) free of charge within 30 days. |
What's the difference46elks: Not publicly documented in detail. 46elks' data protection policy states that personal data stays inside the EU on servers owned by 46elks and that system backups are stored for a maximum of 14 days; specific retention periods for message content and metadata are not published, and the service operates under EU ePrivacy directive 2002/58/EG and Swedish telecom law (LEK 2022:482, PTS rules). SmsManager: Under the published GDPR data processing agreement, message records (phone number and message text) older than 12 months are automatically deleted by default unless otherwise agreed; encrypted backups are kept 30 days and system logs 180 days. After contract termination, personal data is deleted or exported (CSV) free of charge within 30 days.
Pricing & Credits
Pricing model and the cost of a first message.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-as-you-go per message/minute from a prepaid account balance, with no startup fees and no minimum monthly costs. | Prepaid credit pay-as-you-go: free account, non-expiring credit topped up by card or bank transfer, charged only per message sent, with volume-tiered discounts and optional subscription add-on services. |
| SMS starting price | €0.047 per SMS part to Sweden (ex VAT); prices vary by destination country | €0.0356 per SMS to the Czech Republic (5,001-10,000 message volume tier; promotional rate €0.032), other destinations priced per country |
| Free developer credit | No | Yes |
What's the difference46elks and SmsManager are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 215 | 175 |
| Direct operator connections | No | Yes |
| Published uptime SLA | No published uptime SLA (business-hours support SLA only; extended SLA available on request) | No published SLA (individual SLA agreements available) |
What's the difference46elks leads on Countries covered (215 vs 175 for SmsManager); SmsManager offers Direct operator connections, while 46elks does not.
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | 46elks | SmsManager |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 10-50 | 1-5 |
What's the difference46elks and SmsManager are closely matched on company & trust — no material differences in the tracked fields.
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