Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Greek business-messaging platform for SMS, Viber, WhatsApp, RCS, Messenger and email campaigns, with a web platform plus REST and SMPP APIs. | French A2P mobile messaging platform (published by Calade Technologies) providing SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and text-to-speech APIs with data hosted in France. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 51-200 | 11-50 |
| HQ city | Thessaloniki | Marseille |
| HQ country | Greece (EU) | France (EU) |
What's the differencesmsmode edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (53 vs 52). Apifon is private and headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece (EU); smsmode is private and based in Marseille, France (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | No | No |
| RCS | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Viber | Yes | No |
| Facebook Messenger | Yes | No |
| Telegram | No | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | No | No |
| Voice | No | Yes |
| Yes | No |
What's the differenceThey share 3 channels. Apifon additionally offers Viber, Facebook Messenger, Email, while smsmode additionally offers Voice.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | Free trial bonus on verification | 20 free test SMS credits |
| Docs quality | high | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | Java, PHP, C#, Python, Node.js | TypeScript/Node.js |
| Sandbox / test env | No | No |
| API types | REST, SMPP | REST, SMPP, SMTP, SFTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, Apifon adds Java, PHP, C#, Python, Node.js; smsmode adds TypeScript/Node.js; on API types, smsmode adds SMTP, SFTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | Apifon | 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 differenceApifon 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 | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Message logs (telephone numbers, message body, sender ID, timestamps) are retained for a default period of 24 months; other personal data is kept for as long as a contractual relationship exists. All personal data is stated to be hosted on servers located within the European Union. | 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 differenceApifon: Message logs (telephone numbers, message body, sender ID, timestamps) are retained for a default period of 24 months; other personal data is kept for as long as a contractual relationship exists. All personal data is stated to be hosted on servers located within the European Union. 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 | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Prepaid pay-as-you-go: customers top up a euro balance by card, PayPal, or bank transfer and messages are charged against it; per-message rates are quoted per account, not published. | 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 | Not published | 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 bonus on verification | 20 free test SMS credits |
What's the differenceApifon and smsmode are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 200 | 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 differenceApifon leads on Countries covered (200 vs 166 for smsmode); smsmode offers Direct operator connections, while Apifon does not.
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | Apifon | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 3 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 51-200 | 11-50 |
What's the differenceApifon leads on G2 rating (4.8 vs 0 for smsmode); Apifon leads on G2 reviews (3 vs 0 for smsmode).
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