A MessageBird (Bird) alternative that runs on your phone
SimGate gives you a focused SMS API on your own SIM and number, with signed inbound webhooks and automation rules — at a flat monthly price.
Focused, own-number SMS instead of a sprawling CPaaS
MessageBird (now Bird) is a broad omnichannel platform. If you only need reliable SMS from your own number without per-message billing, that breadth is overhead you pay for.
SimGate does one thing well: programmatic SMS through an Android phone and SIM you control, with a clean API, signed inbound webhooks, and automation rules.
SimGate vs MessageBird
| SimGate | MessageBird | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Focused SMS gateway | Broad omnichannel CPaaS |
| Pricing | Flat monthly plan | Per-message + platform fees |
| Sender number | Your own SIM/number | Provisioned number |
| Setup | Install app + API key | Platform onboarding |
Send your first message
1curl -X POST https://api.simgate.app/v1/sms/send \2-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \3-H "Content-Type: application/json" \4-d '{5"deviceId": "android-5q15b182f2704gbz",6"phoneNumber": "+1234567890",7"message": "Hello from SimGate!"8}'
Frequently asked questions
Why pick SimGate over MessageBird?
If you want straightforward SMS from your own number at a predictable monthly price — without per-message fees or a large omnichannel platform — SimGate is the leaner fit.
Does SimGate support inbound SMS and automations?
Yes. Inbound texts are delivered as signed webhooks, and automation rules can auto-reply or forward based on sender and message content.
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Turn your phone into an SMS API
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