Turns Android phones into an SMS gateway, cutting third-party messaging fees.
Product memo
Developers and businesses integrate programmatic SMS by turning Android devices into a messaging gateway. It offers a simple API and webhook integration for sending notifications, authentication codes, and two-way messages. This approach bypasses expensive third-party SMS services, creating a cost-effective alternative for high-volume messaging.
For who
Developers and businesses needing SMS integration
Solves what
Programmatic SMS sending and receiving via Android devices, avoiding third-party fees.
- SMS API integration
- Receive SMS online
- Multi-device support
In their own words
Turn Your Android Into APowerful SMS Gateway
Send and receive SMS online from your applications using your Android device—no expensive third-party gateway fees. Perfect for notifications, authentication, and two-way text messaging.
Commercial cues
Model
subscription
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
- • A free tier attracts developers and small teams to test SMS capabilities.
- • The Pro plan's monthly rate offers flexibility for scaling message volumes.
- • Custom pricing handles high-volume enterprise needs without public limits.
Operator context
Founded
Nov 2024
HQ
Ethiopia
Customers
15K+
Platform
Web app
Audience
Developers
Payments
Polar
Tech stack
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Profitable Stable
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About textbee Expand
Textbee provides a unique product for developers and businesses to integrate SMS capabilities programmatically. It leverages existing Android devices as an SMS gateway, offering an API and webhook integration to send and receive text messages.
The platform serves those who need reliable messaging for notifications, two-factor authentication, or customer interactions, serving as a cost-effective alternative in the SMS API market.