Africa's Talking SMS vs Bandwidth Messaging API
| Africa's Talking SMS | Bandwidth Messaging API | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Web | api, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Pay-as-you-go | Yes | Yes |
| SMS API | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery status | Yes | |
| Webhooks | Yes | |
| Channels supported | voice, SMS, MMS, RCS, emergency calling, WebRTC | |
| Pricing model | payg | |
| Programmable voice | Yes | |
| Programmable messaging | Yes | |
| Programmable video | No | |
| SDK platforms | Node, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, C#, iOS, Android, Browser | |
| Phone number support | Yes | |
| API access | Yes | |
| Rich media messages | Yes | |
| Verified sender | Yes | |
| Delivery analytics | Yes | |
| Webhook support | Yes | |
| Number porting | Yes | |
| Emergency calling | Yes | |
| Encrypted signaling | Yes | |
| Two-way SMS | Yes | |
| Inbound webhooks | Yes | |
| MMS support | Yes | |
| Short code support | Yes | |
| Toll-free numbers | Yes | |
| SDK languages | Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, C# | |
| Inbound calling | Yes | |
| Outbound calling | Yes | |
| SIP support | Yes | |
| Call recording | Yes |
Listed together in Best Transactional SMS Software