Comparison
Overview
Company snapshot and where each provider is based.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Czech bulk-messaging platform for sending SMS, WhatsApp, Viber and RCS messages from a web application or a single JSON API, with direct connections to local mobile operators. | Email-to-SMS gateway that lets US and Canadian businesses send and receive text messages from Gmail, Outlook, or any email client by addressing an email to a phone-number address. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 1-5 | 11-50 |
| HQ city | Prague | Mesa |
| HQ country | Czech Republic (EU) | USA |
What's the differenceSmsManager edges ahead on the overall messaging.dev Score (51 vs 17). SmsManager is private and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic (EU); TextBolt is private and based in Mesa, USA.
Channels
Which messaging channels each provider can send and receive on.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Yes | Yes |
| MMS | No | No |
| RCS | Yes | No |
| Yes | No | |
| Viber | Yes | No |
| Facebook Messenger | No | No |
| Telegram | No | No |
| Apple Messages for Business | Yes | No |
| Voice | No | No |
| No | No |
What's the differenceThey share 1 channels. SmsManager additionally offers RCS, WhatsApp, Viber, Apple Messages for Business.
Developer Experience
How quickly a developer can sign up and send a first message.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Free developer credit | Yes | No |
| Docs quality | high | low |
| Documentation | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
| SDKs | JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP | — |
| Sandbox / test env | Yes | No |
| API types | REST | SMTP |
What's the differenceOn SDKs, SmsManager adds JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP; SmsManager offers Sandbox / test env, while TextBolt does not; on API types, SmsManager adds REST; TextBolt adds SMTP.
Data & Compliance
Data residency options and enterprise compliance certifications.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes | No |
| US data residency | No | Yes |
| Choose region | No | No |
| GDPR | Yes | No |
| ISO 27001 | No | No |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| HIPAA | No | No |
What's the differenceSmsManager offers EU data residency, while TextBolt does not; TextBolt offers US data residency, while SmsManager does not; SmsManager offers GDPR, while TextBolt does not.
Data Retention
How long message content and metadata are stored, and whether that is configurable.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| Retention policy | Under the published GDPR data processing agreement, message records (phone number and message text) older than 12 months are automatically deleted by default unless otherwise agreed; encrypted backups are kept 30 days and system logs 180 days. After contract termination, personal data is deleted or exported (CSV) free of charge within 30 days. | Per the privacy policy, SMS message history is retained for 12 months from the date sent/received, with delivery status tracked via Twilio callbacks; a calendar-event cache is kept 90 days after the event date, and account data is retained while active plus 30 days after deletion. Servers are located in the United States. |
What's the differenceSmsManager: Under the published GDPR data processing agreement, message records (phone number and message text) older than 12 months are automatically deleted by default unless otherwise agreed; encrypted backups are kept 30 days and system logs 180 days. After contract termination, personal data is deleted or exported (CSV) free of charge within 30 days. TextBolt: Per the privacy policy, SMS message history is retained for 12 months from the date sent/received, with delivery status tracked via Twilio callbacks; a calendar-event cache is kept 90 days after the event date, and account data is retained while active plus 30 days after deletion. Servers are located in the United States.
Pricing & Credits
Pricing model and the cost of a first message.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Prepaid credit pay-as-you-go: free account, non-expiring credit topped up by card or bank transfer, charged only per message sent, with volume-tiered discounts and optional subscription add-on services. | Monthly subscription plans (Basic $29, Standard $49, Professional $99, plus custom Enterprise) that each include a set allowance of SMS-segment credits, with automatic per-segment overage billing. |
| SMS starting price | €0.0356 per SMS to the Czech Republic (5,001-10,000 message volume tier; promotional rate €0.032), other destinations priced per country | $0.030 per SMS segment (Enterprise 5,000+ credits/mo, US/Canada); $0.058/segment on the $29/mo Basic plan |
| Free developer credit | Yes | No |
What's the differenceSmsManager and TextBolt are closely matched on pricing & credits — no material differences in the tracked fields.
Reach & Reliability
Global coverage and delivery dependability.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 175 | 2 |
| Direct operator connections | Yes | No |
| Published uptime SLA | No published SLA (individual SLA agreements available) | 99.9% (Enterprise plan) |
What's the differenceSmsManager leads on Countries covered (175 vs 2 for TextBolt); SmsManager offers Direct operator connections, while TextBolt does not.
Company & Trust
Independent reviews and company profile.
| Field | SmsManager | TextBolt |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| G2 reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Ownership | private | private |
| Employees | 1-5 | 11-50 |
What's the differenceSmsManager and TextBolt are closely matched on company & trust — no material differences in the tracked fields.
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