Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | German CPaaS platform (formerly sms77) providing SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice APIs with data processed on German-hosted infrastructure. | French A2P mobile messaging platform (published by Calade Technologies) providing SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and text-to-speech APIs with data hosted in France. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 2-10 | 11-50 |
| HQ city | Kiel | Marseille |
| HQ country | Germany (EU) | France (EU) |
What's the differencesmsmode edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (53 vs 42). seven.io is private and headquartered in Kiel, Germany (EU); smsmode is private and based in Marseille, France (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | No | No |
| RCS | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Viber | No | No |
| Facebook Messenger | No | No |
| Telegram | No | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | No | No |
| Voice | Yes | Yes |
| No | No |
What's the differenceseven.io and smsmode support an identical set of 4 channels here — the choice comes down to pricing, reliability and developer experience.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | €0.50 free test credit | 20 free test SMS credits |
| Docs quality | high | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | PHP, JavaScript, Python, Go, Ruby, .NET, Rust, Kotlin, Elixir, Swift | TypeScript/Node.js |
| Sandbox / test env | Yes | No |
| API types | REST, SMPP, SMTP | REST, SMPP, SMTP, SFTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, seven.io adds PHP, JavaScript, Python, Go, Ruby, .NET, Rust, Kotlin, Elixir, Swift; smsmode adds TypeScript/Node.js; seven.io offers Sandbox / test env, while smsmode does not; on API types, smsmode adds SFTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| US data residency | No | No |
| Choose region | No | No |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| HIPAA | No | No |
What's the differenceseven.io and smsmode 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 | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Log files are stored only for the legally required period and subsequently anonymized, following a stated data-minimization principle; exact message-content retention periods are not publicly documented in detail. Processing runs on German/EU infrastructure ("Pure EU Routing") in ISO 27001-certified data centers, with an online-signable DPA available. | Data transiting the platform is stored encrypted on servers in France (two ISO 27001-certified data centers: Interxion MRS1 in Marseille and Scaleway DC4 in Paris) and is automatically deleted after 6 months; the retention period can be shortened on request, including deletion of message content immediately after sending. smsmode states data is never transferred outside the EU, and an optional HDS-certified hosting tier is available for health data. |
What's the differenceseven.io: Log files are stored only for the legally required period and subsequently anonymized, following a stated data-minimization principle; exact message-content retention periods are not publicly documented in detail. Processing runs on German/EU infrastructure ("Pure EU Routing") in ISO 27001-certified data centers, with an online-signable DPA available. smsmode: Data transiting the platform is stored encrypted on servers in France (two ISO 27001-certified data centers: Interxion MRS1 in Marseille and Scaleway DC4 in Paris) and is automatically deleted after 6 months; the retention period can be shortened on request, including deletion of message content immediately after sending. smsmode states data is never transferred outside the EU, and an optional HDS-certified hosting tier is available for health data.
Pricing & Credits
Pricing model and the cost of a first message.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Prepaid pay-as-you-go: top up account balance and pay per message sent, with no monthly fee or subscription required for API access. | Prepaid pay-as-you-go credits with sliding-scale volume rates (SMS packs from 1,000 to 100,000), plus optional monthly subscription plans (€9-€499/month) billed on consumption. |
| SMS starting price | €0.075 per SMS (base rate incl. Germany and most EU countries); non-EU rates vary by country | France rates from €0.0610 excl. VAT per SMS on the 1,000-SMS pack down to €0.0450 on the largest prepaid pack (€0.0421 on the Premium subscription); rates vary by destination. |
| Free developer credit | €0.50 free test credit | 20 free test SMS credits |
What's the differenceseven.io and smsmode are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 0 | 166 |
| Direct operator connections | No | Yes |
| Published uptime SLA | No published SLA | 99.9% monthly platform availability (SLA); 99.95% claimed for SMPP routing |
What's the differenceSmsmode leads on Countries covered (166 vs 0 for seven.io); smsmode offers Direct operator connections, while seven.io does not.
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | seven.io | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 2-10 | 11-50 |
What's the differenceseven.io and smsmode are closely matched on company & trust — no material differences in the tracked fields.
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