Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Omnichannel business messaging platform and API from Cyprus-based Intergo Telecom for sending SMS, Viber, WhatsApp, RCS and Telegram messages worldwide. | French A2P mobile messaging platform (published by Calade Technologies) providing SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and text-to-speech APIs with data hosted in France. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2004 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 51-200 | 11-50 |
| HQ city | Paphos | Marseille |
| HQ country | Cyprus (EU) | France (EU) |
What's the differencesmsmode edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (53 vs 49). SMS.to is private and headquartered in Paphos, Cyprus (EU); smsmode is private and based in Marseille, France (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | No | No |
| RCS | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Viber | Yes | No |
| Facebook Messenger | No | No |
| Telegram | Yes | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | No | No |
| Voice | No | Yes |
| No | No |
What's the differenceThey share 3 channels. SMS.to additionally offers Viber, Telegram, while smsmode additionally offers Voice.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | Free trial credits on sign-up | 20 free test SMS credits |
| Docs quality | med | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | PHP | TypeScript/Node.js |
| Sandbox / test env | No | No |
| API types | REST, SMPP | REST, SMPP, SMTP, SFTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, SMS.to adds PHP; smsmode adds TypeScript/Node.js; on API types, smsmode adds SMTP, SFTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| US data residency | Yes | No |
| Choose region | Yes | No |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| HIPAA | No | No |
What's the differenceSMS.to offers US data residency, while smsmode does not; SMS.to offers Choose region, while smsmode does not.
Data Retention
How long message content and metadata are stored, and whether that is configurable.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Customer data is retained only while the account remains open; on an account deletion request all data is deleted within 30 days. Customers can choose to have data processed only within the EU, in which case it is not transferred outside the EU; per-message content retention periods are not publicly documented in detail. | 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 differenceSMS.to: Customer data is retained only while the account remains open; on an account deletion request all data is deleted within 30 days. Customers can choose to have data processed only within the EU, in which case it is not transferred outside the EU; per-message content retention periods are not publicly documented in detail. 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 | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Prepaid pay-as-you-go credit with no contracts or commitments; per-SMS rates vary by destination and volume discounts are negotiated with sales. | 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 | From $0.023 per SMS (advertised base rate; per-country rates via downloadable price list) | 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 | Free trial credits on sign-up | 20 free test SMS credits |
What's the differenceSMS.to and smsmode are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 0 | 166 |
| Direct operator connections | Yes | Yes |
| Published uptime SLA | No published SLA (public status page at status.sms.to) | 99.9% monthly platform availability (SLA); 99.95% claimed for SMPP routing |
What's the differenceSmsmode leads on Countries covered (166 vs 0 for SMS.to).
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | SMS.to | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 4 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 51-200 | 11-50 |
What's the differenceSMS.to leads on G2 rating (4.4 vs 0 for smsmode); SMS.to leads on G2 reviews (4 vs 0 for smsmode).
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