The cost of bulk SMS in South Africa vary based on the volumes of SMS you purchase, the more SMS you purchase the cheaper the cost. Each company has also set their costs. The first thing to do is to identify a reliable company offering SMS services, then check on the cost before engaging them. A company which is cheap is not necessarily the best company.
We have selected the leading SMS companies and the price they charge for bulk SMS,here is the list:
- SMS South Africa bulk SMS prices
| UMBER OF SMS MESSAGES | PRICE PER SMS (excl.VAT) | PRICE PER SMS (incl.VAT) |
| 500 – 1000 | ZAR 0.29 | ZAR 0.33 |
| 1 001 – 5 000 | ZAR 0.27 | ZAR 0.31 |
| 5 001 – 10 000 | ZAR 0.25 | ZAR 0.29 |
| 10 001 – 50 000 | ZAR 0.22 | ZAR 0.25 |
| 50 001 – 250 000 | ZAR 0.20 | ZAR 0.23 |
| 250 001 – 500 000 | ZAR 0.19 | ZAR 0.22 |
| + 500 000 | * Contact Us | * Contact Us |
SMS South Africa also offers bulk SMS packages for bundles over 500 000 SMS credits
The company also offer SMS Short code.Short Code Setup fee is ZAR 3500 once off (excl. VAT).Short Code Line rental ZAR 1099 monthly (excl. VAT), paid in advance. Unlimited keywords linked to your dedicated short code.Outgoing reply sms: standard sms rates.
- ClickSMS costs
ClickSMS is among the leading bulk SMS companies in South Africa. It offers free SMS to new members. Their packages cost between R115 to 9090.
- SMSWORX costs
SMSWORX charge R0.32 per credit. One SMS Message (160 Characters) will cost you 1 SMS credit.
- Coretalk SMS costs
The cost of SMS range between R300 to R11000.
| BUNDLE | COST | PER SMS |
| 0 – 1000 | R 300.00 | R 0.30 C |
| 1001 – 5000 | R 1400.00 | R 0.28 C |
| 5001 – 10000 | R 2400.00 | R 0.24 C |
| 10001 – 50000 | R 11000.00 | R 0.22 C |
- Bulksmsplans prices
| TRIAL | SILVER | GOLD |
| SMS Credit : 1000 | SMS Credit : 5000 | SMS Credit : 10000 |
| Pricing Per SMS : 0.22 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.18 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.16 INR |
| Total : 220.00 INR | Total : 900.00 INR | Total : 1600.00 INR |
| 18% GST | 18% GST | 18% GST |
| Total Cost : 259.6 INR | Total Cost : 1062 INR | Total Cost : 1888 INR |
| Validity : One Month | Validity : Six month | Validity : One year |
| Instant Activation | Instant Activation | Instant Activation |
| Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery |
| Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON-DND & DND Numbers |
| Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT |
| DIAMOND | PLATINUM | PREMIUM |
| SMS Credit : 25000 | SMS Credit : 50000 | SMS Credit : 100000 |
| Pricing Per SMS : 0.15 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.14 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.13 INR |
| Total : 3750.00 INR | Total : 7000.00 INR | Total : 13000.00 INR |
| 18% GST | 18% GST | 18% GST |
| Total Cost : 4425 INR | Total Cost : 8260 INR | Total Cost : 15340 INR |
| Validity : Unlimited | Validity : Unlimited | Validity : Unlimited |
| Instant Activation | Instant Activation | Instant Activation |
| Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery |
| Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers |
| Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT |
| PROFESSIONAL | ENTERPRISE | SPECIAL |
| SMS Credit : 200000 | SMS Credit : 500000 | SMS Credit : 1000000 |
| Pricing Per SMS : 0.125 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.12 INR | Pricing Per SMS : 0.115 INR |
| Total : 25000.00 INR | Total : 60000.00 INR | Total : 115000.00 INR |
| 18% GST | 18% GST | 18% GST |
| Total Cost : 29500 INR | Total Cost : 70800 INR | Total Cost : 135700 INR |
| Validity : Unlimited | Validity : Unlimited | Validity : Unlimited |
| Instant Activation | Instant Activation | Instant Activation |
| Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery | Quick Delivery |
| Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers | Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers |
| Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT | Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT |
- VOX South Africa Bulk SMS prices
| Bulk Mail Pay-As-You-Go | Bulk Mail Pay-As-You-Go | Bulk Mail Pay-As-You-Go | Bulk Mail Pay-As-You-Go | Bulk Mail Pay-As-You-Go |
| Up to 500 once off | Up to 1 000 once off | Up to 2 000 once off | Up to 5 000 once off | Up to 10 000 once off |
| Selfmanaged Platform | Selfmanaged Platform | Selfmanaged Platform | Selfmanaged Platform | Selfmanaged Platform |
| Create and customise bulk emails with ease | Create and customise bulk emails with ease | Create and customise bulk emails with ease | Create and customise bulk emails with ease | Create and customise bulk emails with ease |
| Templates included | Templates included | Templates included | Templates included | Templates included |
| Full reporting available | Full reporting available | Full reporting available | Full reporting available | Full reporting available |
| R141.81 excl VAT | R271.25 excl VAT | R520.60 excl VAT | R1 247.75 excl VAT | R2 387 excl VAT |
- Sendmode Bulk SMS prices in South Africa
| 1,000 Credits | 2,500 Credits | 5,000 Credits | 10,000 Credits |
| R230 | R550 | R1050 | R2000 |
| R0,23 per Credit | R0,22 per Credit | R0,21 per SMS Credit | R0,20 per Credit |
| 100% extra FREE on First Purchase | 100% extra FREE on First Purchase | 100% extra FREE on First Purchase | 5000 FREE Credits on First and Second Purchases |
| FREE Number Check on First Purchase | FREE Number Check on First Purchase | FREE Number Check on First Purchase | FREE Number Check on First Purchase |
| Direct Routes to All Networks | Direct Routes to All Networks | Direct Routes to All Networks | Direct Routes to All Networks |
| Award winning Support Team available 24/7 | Award winning Support Team available 24/7 | Award winning Support Team available 24/7 | Award winning Support Team available 24/7 |
Keyword Only
Subscription
R1200
- 1 Keyword for 12 Month
- Competition Software
Starter Pack
Subscription
R2400
- 2 Keywords for 12 Months
- Plus 3,000 SMS Credits
Retailer Pack
Subscription
R4800
- 3 Keywords for 12 Months
- Plus 6,000 SMS Credits
- Send Easy bulk SMS price in South Africa
0 – 5000 SMSs=23c per SMS
5000 – 50000 SMSs=22c per SMS
50000 plus SMSs=21c per SMS
- Global SMS pricing in South Africa
2,000,000 SMS and above=R0.12 per SMS
1,000,000 and above SMS=R0.14 per SMS
100,000 SMS and above=R0.16 per SMS
5,000-49.999 SMS=R0.17 per SMS
1,000-4,999=R0.18per SMS