Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | SlickText is a US and Canada SMS, MMS, and RCS marketing platform for mass texting campaigns, automation, and two-way conversations, offering a REST API and webhooks. | French A2P mobile messaging platform (published by Calade Technologies) providing SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and text-to-speech APIs with data hosted in France. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2004 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 11-50 | 11-50 |
| HQ city | Jamestown | Marseille |
| HQ country | USA | France (EU) |
What's the differencesmsmode edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (53 vs 38). SlickText is private and headquartered in Jamestown, USA; smsmode is private and based in Marseille, France (EU).
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | Yes | No |
| RCS | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | |
| Viber | No | No |
| Facebook Messenger | No | No |
| Telegram | No | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | No | No |
| Voice | No | Yes |
| No | No |
What's the differenceThey share 2 channels. SlickText additionally offers MMS, while smsmode additionally offers WhatsApp, Voice.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | No | 20 free test SMS credits |
| Docs quality | med | high |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | — | TypeScript/Node.js |
| Sandbox / test env | No | No |
| API types | REST | REST, SMPP, SMTP, SFTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, smsmode adds TypeScript/Node.js; on API types, smsmode adds SMPP, SMTP, SFTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | No | Yes |
| US data residency | Yes | No |
| Choose region | No | No |
| GDPR | No | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | No |
| HIPAA | Yes | No |
What's the differenceSmsmode offers EU data residency, while SlickText does not; SlickText offers US data residency, while smsmode does not; smsmode offers GDPR, while SlickText does not; smsmode offers ISO 27001, while SlickText does not; SlickText offers SOC 2, while smsmode does not; SlickText offers HIPAA, while smsmode does not.
Data Retention
How long message content and metadata are stored, and whether that is configurable.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Not publicly documented with specific timeframes. SlickText is US-based and processes data on US infrastructure. It offers HIPAA-compliant texting with a signed BAA and states messaging/data storage is handled in accordance with HIPAA log-retention requirements, with message lifecycle management and auto-expiration available. Subscriber and message data is retained while an account remains active, and opt-out/unsubscribe requests are honored. | 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 differenceSlickText: Not publicly documented with specific timeframes. SlickText is US-based and processes data on US infrastructure. It offers HIPAA-compliant texting with a signed BAA and states messaging/data storage is handled in accordance with HIPAA log-retention requirements, with message lifecycle management and auto-expiration available. Subscriber and message data is retained while an account remains active, and opt-out/unsubscribe requests are honored. 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 | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription plans that each include a fixed pool of message credits (one credit equals one standard SMS segment), with rollover credits and custom enterprise pricing. | 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 $29/month for 500 credits (~$0.058 per SMS credit), US/Canada | 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 | No | 20 free test SMS credits |
What's the differenceSlickText and smsmode are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 2 | 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 2 for SlickText); smsmode offers Direct operator connections, while SlickText does not.
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | SlickText | smsmode |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 1,814 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 11-50 | 11-50 |
What's the differenceSlickText leads on G2 rating (4.8 vs 0 for smsmode); SlickText leads on G2 reviews (1,814 vs 0 for smsmode).
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