A TextBee alternative with the same API shape
SMS Gora turns your Android phone into an SMS gateway, like TextBee, and accepts the same request format — so switching is usually just a new base URL and API key. On top you get bulk SMS campaigns, a two-way inbox, auto-replies and opt-out handling.
- Same endpoints
- Same x-api-key header
- Campaigns & inbox
- Up to 30 phones
What you get with SMS Gora
Compatible API
/gateway/devices/{id}/send-sms, send-bulk-sms and get-received-sms work with the same bodies.
Bulk SMS campaigns
CSV upload, personalisation, pacing and live delivery counts — without writing code.
Two-way inbox
Read received SMS by conversation and reply from the browser.
Auto-replies
Answer keywords automatically, with loop protection.
Opt-out handling
STOP and START replies are managed for your campaigns.
Signed webhooks
Received, sent, delivered, failed and phone status events with HMAC signatures and retries.
How to switch from TextBee to SMS Gora
- 1
Link your phone
Install the SMS Gora app on your Android phone and scan the QR code from your dashboard.
- 2
Create an API key
Copy your sgk_ key from the dashboard’s API page.
- 3
Change two settings
Point your code at https://tekservix.com/smsgora/api/v1 and use the new key and phone ID.
Your TextBee request, pointed at SMS Gora
Keep the request body and header; change the base URL, the key and the device ID.
Read the API docscurl -X POST https://tekservix.com/smsgora/api/v1/gateway/devices/42/send-sms \
-H "x-api-key: $SMSGORA_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"recipients":["+250788123456"],
"message":"Hello from SMS Gora"}'SMS Gora and TextBee
Both tools use an Android phone as an SMS gateway: your software calls an API and the phone sends the text from its SIM card. SMS Gora accepts TextBee’s request shape — recipients and message on the device’s send-sms path, authenticated with the x-api-key header — so existing integrations usually keep working after changing the base URL and key.
What SMS Gora adds
Besides the API, SMS Gora includes a dashboard for bulk SMS campaigns with personalisation and pacing, a two-way inbox, keyword auto-replies, automatic STOP opt-outs, scheduled messages, dual-SIM selection and support for up to 30 phones per account. Plans are priced per phone with unlimited SMS, starting at $3.99/month.
What to check before switching
SMS Gora is a hosted service run by Tekservix, not self-hosted open-source software. Its Android app is installed from tekservix.com rather than Google Play. Received SMS need the Send & receive edition of the app. See the compatibility table for every supported path.
Pay per phone, not per message
Unlimited SMS on every plan. Your mobile operator bills the texts to your SIM, like messages you send by hand.
Basic
- 1 Android phone
- Unlimited SMS
- REST API, webhooks & received SMS
- Bulk campaigns, auto-replies & opt-outs
- Dual-SIM selection
Pro
- 3 Android phones
- Unlimited SMS
- REST API, webhooks & received SMS
- Bulk campaigns, auto-replies & opt-outs
- Dual-SIM selection
Business
- 10 Android phones
- Unlimited SMS
- REST API, webhooks & received SMS
- Bulk campaigns, auto-replies & opt-outs
- Priority support
Enterprise
- 30 Android phones
- Unlimited SMS
- REST API, webhooks & received SMS
- Bulk campaigns, auto-replies & opt-outs
- Dedicated support
Switching questions
Is SMS Gora compatible with TextBee’s API?
Yes for the common calls: send-sms, send-bulk-sms and get-received-sms on /gateway/devices/{id}/, with the x-api-key header. The /gateway prefix is optional.
Do I need to change my code?
Usually only the base URL, the API key and the device ID. Check the compatibility table in the docs for less common calls.
Is SMS Gora open source or self-hosted?
No. It’s a hosted service by Tekservix — you don’t run a server, and your phones connect to tekservix.com.
How much does SMS Gora cost?
From $3.99/month for one phone with unlimited SMS; bigger plans cover 3, 10 or 30 phones.
Can I keep using the same Android phone?
Yes. Install the SMS Gora app on the same phone; it works alongside your normal messaging app.
Move your SMS gateway in five minutes
Link your Android phone in two minutes. Unlimited SMS from $3.99/month.
Get startedMore about SMS Gora: SMS Gora overview · SMS API · Bulk SMS · OTP SMS · API documentation · SMS Gora pricing · Install the Android app