SMS only

Clickatell's SMS channel delivers simple, scalable, bulk two-way messaging for businesses to reach their audience in 230+ territories, across 1000+ carrier networks.

Available as a full-service SMS Gateway or via API with multiple integration options. The table below compares Clickatell’s SMS Gateway and API products.

We no longer create new accounts for the SMS Gateway platform, except in very specific circumstances. The de facto API to use is the One API. Please reach out to our Support Team with any questions.

SMS APIs
SMS Gateway*

Businesses that send any number of messages per month.

Large enterprises, aggregators, partners, or resellers that send a minimum of 250,000 messages per month.

Plan on using other messaging channels in addition to SMS (WhatsApp, etc.).

SMS is the only channel you require.

Require an HTTP API or REST-based API (Clickatell’s One API supports other digital channels such as WhatsApp).

Require access to specialized APIs like SMPP (in addition to standard APIs such as HTTP and REST).

Require standard and priority routing as well as standard feature controls.

Require custom routing profiles and full feature-level controls.

Want access to Clickatell’s Chat Flow, Chat Desk, and Campaign Manager products.

Require any type of special services such as conversion APIs, custom monitoring, content registration, locale domicile pricing, etc.

Want a pre-paid or post-paid billing agreement.

Want a post-paid billing agreement.