Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | A Polish business-messaging platform (a brand of LINK Mobility Poland, part of LINK Mobility Group) offering bulk SMS, MMS, VMS voice, RCS and WhatsApp Business messaging via REST API and a web interface. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Ownership | private | public |
| Employees | 10-50 | 51-200 |
| HQ city | Uppsala | Gliwice |
| HQ country | Sweden (EU) | Poland (EU) |
What's the differenceSMSAPI edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (44 vs 33). 46elks is private and headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden (EU); SMSAPI is public and based in Gliwice, Poland (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | Yes |
| RCS | No | Yes |
| No | 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 differenceThey share 3 channels. SMSAPI additionally offers RCS, WhatsApp.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | No | Free test SMS on signup |
| Docs quality | med | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | — | PHP, Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, Go, Bash |
| Sandbox / test env | Yes | Yes |
| API types | REST | REST, SMTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, SMSAPI adds PHP, Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, Go, Bash; on API types, SMSAPI adds SMTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
| US data residency | No | No |
| Choose region | No | No |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| HIPAA | No | No |
What's the differenceSMSAPI offers ISO 27001, while 46elks does not.
Data Retention
How long message content and metadata are stored, and whether that is configurable.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | Messages are stored in accordance with applicable law and disclosed only when required by a lawful request; phone numbers are used solely for SMS campaign purposes. No specific retention period is publicly documented. All data is held within the EEA on two redundant data centers in Poland (ATMAN and T-Mobile, over 150 km apart). |
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). SMSAPI: Messages are stored in accordance with applicable law and disclosed only when required by a lawful request; phone numbers are used solely for SMS campaign purposes. No specific retention period is publicly documented. All data is held within the EEA on two redundant data centers in Poland (ATMAN and T-Mobile, over 150 km apart).
Pricing & Credits
Pricing model and the cost of a first message.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-as-you-go per message/minute from a prepaid account balance, with no startup fees and no minimum monthly costs. | Pay-as-you-go prepaid credit — pay only for sent messages with no setup fee or contract; minimum top-up around €30. |
| SMS starting price | €0.047 per SMS part to Sweden (ex VAT); prices vary by destination country | From ~€0.04 per SMS (international, varies by destination country) |
| Free developer credit | No | Free test SMS on signup |
What's the difference46elks and SMSAPI are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 215 | 0 |
| Direct operator connections | No | No |
| Published uptime SLA | No published uptime SLA (business-hours support SLA only; extended SLA available on request) | No published SLA |
What's the difference46elks leads on Countries covered (215 vs 0 for SMSAPI).
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | 46elks | SMSAPI |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | public |
| Employees | 10-50 | 51-200 |
What's the difference46elks and SMSAPI are closely matched on company & trust — no material differences in the tracked fields.
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