Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to SimGate
Hi HN, I built a small developer tool called *SimGate*. Problem: most SMS APIs (Twilio, etc.) charge per-SMS. For small projects, prototypes, or local businesses, this adds up quickly. What I made: - An Android app that connects your phone to the cloud via WebSocket. - A simple REST API where you send JSON (`deviceId`, `phoneNumber`, `message`). - Your phone sends the SMS using its own SIM plan — no extra per-SMS fees. Use cases: OTP codes, alerts, internal tools, or any project where you just need reliable SMS without provider costs. Stack: Node/Express + Websockets (backend). Demo &…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hi HN! I’m proud to share that we have built a real 3rd party iMessage client for Android. We did it by reverse engineering the iMessage protocol and encryption system. It's available to download today (no waitlist): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beeper.ima and there's a technical writeup here: https://blog.beeper.com/p/how-beeper-mini-works. Unlike every other attempt to build an iMessage app for Android (including our first gen app), Beeper Mini does not use a Mac server relay in the cloud. The app connects directly to Apple…
2023 · beeper.com · its alternatives →
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Your free, instant & disposable SMS solution
2023 · receive-smss.com · its alternatives →
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SMS for $0.0001 no 10DLC, no carrier registration
Apr 2026 · textlinksms.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Collect money over text with 1 API call
2022 · prtmb.readme.io · its alternatives →
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While playing with agents I realised it might be quite handy if they could get access to OTP codes. And while at it, why not give them ability to send the SMS as well. Twillio is expensive and annoying to set up for my taste. I vibe coded simple Android app that can read/send SMS and simple relay server that acts as MCP for agents. Works surprisingly well and my old android phone from a drawer is doing something useful again. Feel free to use it if you find it useful. I put it just to a $5 vps. If it's crashed, you should be able to spin up your own instance on your own VPS just in a…
Jun 2026 · simlink.snaz.cz · its alternatives →
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Telnyx SMS API▲111Build global text messaging right in your app
2019 · telnyx.com · its alternatives →
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Last Saturday, I made this app for sending SMS from your computer via your phone. It consists of an Android application and a Python GAE server. The source code is available on github. You can read more about it at [http://fauzism.com/post/37587975976/once-upon-a-saturday]a
2012 · fauzism.com · its alternatives →
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Turn your Android phone into a programmable SMS gateway
Mar 2026 · smsfoundry.com · its alternatives →
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2010 · txt2ping.com · its alternatives →
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Hello developers, I'm excited to share something I've been working on out of my own frustrations with Twilio and others - meet Postack, an SMS API that's all about making your life easier. We're offering white-glove onboarding, quick campaign approvals, and some of the best pricing in the market, which gets even better as you scale. Designed with a focus on developer experience, we aim to remove the headaches associated with SMS campaigns, making integration a breeze. Check us out and let's make SMS communication straightforward and cost-effective together.
2024 · postack.dev · its alternatives →
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SMS Textr▲11Affordable, pay-as-you-go SMS API for seamless communication
2024 · smstextr.web.app · its alternatives →
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Mini Woo is a project that allows you to create a mini app for Telegram that connects to your WooCommerce website. It uses Next.js, the Telegram Bot API and the WooCommerce REST API to provide a seamless shopping experience for your customers on Telegram
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2017 · freetxtapi.com · its alternatives →
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