There are a number of companies in South Africa offering bulk SMS services. When selecting a company for these services, look for costs, stability of services, reviews for the company and its reputation.
Here is a list of all available bulk SMS companies in South Africa 2022:
- Clickatell
Website link: https://www.clickatell.com/promotions/bulk-sms-south-africa/
What two-way options are available?
| Number of SMS messages | Standard* | Priority* | Two-Way* |
| 0 – 9 999 | $0.01387 | $0.01387 | N/A |
| 10 000 – 49 999 | $0.01099 | $0.01099 | N/A |
| 50 000 – 99 999 | $0.00926 | $0.00926 | N/A |
| 100 000 – 249 999 | $0.00944 | $0.00944 | N/A |
| 250 000 – 499 999 | $0.00751 | $0.00751 | N/A |
| 500 000 – 999 999 | $0.00868 | $0.00868 | N/A |
| 1 000 000+ | Contact Sales | Contact Sales | N/A |
We’ve negotiated the lowest possible pricing using the best quality routes available.
We also make use of a tiered pricing structure which means that the more you send, the less you’ll pay. Tier 1 pricing, for example, is set for up to 9, 999 messages. Sending over 10, 000 messages will move you into Tier 2 and each message you send over 10, 000 will be at the lower price. As you continue to send more and more messages, so the pricing for each tier drops – all the way up to Tier 6 where the cost per SMS is the lowest.
If you send more than 100, 000 messages per month, contact our Enterprise Sales Team for a specialised quotation and VIP plan.
- SMS South Africa
Website link: https://www.smssouthafrica.co.za/
Bulk SMS Pricing
| NUMBER 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 |
* We offer custom bulk SMS packages for bundles over 500 000 SMS credits.
* For the best bulk SMS price, email us so we can discuss a plan tailored for your business or organization.
** For developers, use of our bulk SMS API is free.
1. SHORT CODE (FREE) & KEYWORD PRICING
We recommend using a FREE sms short code (supplied by SMS South Africa) and keyword if you represent a small to med sized business in South Africa. This is the most cost effective option, with easy setup and low monthly re-occurring costs. Inbound SMS’es containing your keyword are automatically routed to your account and email address.
FREE SMS short code supplied for South Africa.
Keyword rental fee covers 1 keyword of your choice.
Keyword setup fee ZAR 850 once off (excl. VAT).
Monthly keyword rental fee ZAR 350/mo (excl. VAT), paid in advance.
Outgoing reply sms: standard sms rates.
If your business requires an additional keyword, we will supply for free.
2. DEDICATED SHORT CODE PRICING
We recommend purchasing a dedicated short code if you represent a large sized business or enterprise. We charge an upfront setup fee (required in advance), as well as a monthly rental fee for the short code. Note: Provisioning a dedicated short code takes substantial time, technical expertise, and is an ongoing financial commitment.
Short Code Setup fee 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.
- Click SMS
Website link: https://clicksms.co.za/
Pricing
10 CREDITS
R0.00
10 free test SMS credits
100% extra Free on First Purchase
Free Number Check on First Purchase
Award winning Support Team available 24/7
Direct Routes to All Networks
2 Way SMS
500 CREDITS
R115.00
10 free test SMS credits
100% extra Free on First Purchase
Free Number Check on First Purchase
Award winning Support Team available 24/7
Direct Routes to All Networks
2 Way SMS
Other Packages between 501 and 1000 credits available.
2500 CREDITS
R550.00
10 free test SMS credits
100% extra Free on First Purchase
Free Number Check on First Purchase
Award winning Support Team available 24/7
Direct Routes to All Networks
2 Way SMS
Other Packages between 1001 and 5000 credits available.
- AMSWORX
Website link: https://www.smsworx.co.za/
Pricing
We offer a flat rate of R0.32 per credit for any volume purchased. One SMS Message (160 Characters) will cost you 1 SMS credit. We do not charge a setup or a subscription fee; credits purchased are valid for 12 months. Purchased in advance, SMS credits can be bought using a Credit Card, Paypal or via EFT
| Pricing Overview Purchases below 500 credits are charged at R0.33 per credit No set-up fees or subscription charges 1 Credit = 1 Message to any South African Network Credits are purchased in advance by Credit Card, Direct Deposit or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Credits can accumulate for a period of up to 12 months |
- Get IT SMS
Website link: https://getitsms.com/international/bulk-sms-service-provider/south-africa/
Pricing
WhatsApp SMS
$
199
/ 25,000 SMS
- $0.00796 per SMS
- Non-WhatsApp Refundable(48hrs)
- Delivers 24*7
- All WhatsApp No. deliver
- Send multi content
- Instant Delivery
- Unlimited content
- 100% Advance Payment
WhatsApp SMS
$299
/ 50,000 SMS
- $0.00598 per SMS
- Non-WhatsApp Refundable(48hrs)
- Delivers 24*7
- All WhatsApp No. deliver
- Send multi content
- Instant Delivery
- Unlimited content
- 100% Advance Payment
Bestseller
WhatsApp SMS
$599
/ 2,00,000 SMS
- $0.002995 per SMS
- Non-WhatsApp Refundable(48hrs)
- Delivers 24*7
- All WhatsApp No. deliver
- Send multi content
- Instant Delivery
- Unlimited content
- 100% Advance Payment
WhatsApp SMS
$1,299
/ 5,00,000
- $0.002598 per SMS
- Non-WhatsApp Refundable(48hrs)
- Delivers 24*7
- All WhatsApp No. deliver
- Send multi content
- Instant Delivery
- Unlimited content
- 100% Advance Payment
- Coretalk
Website link: https://www.coretalk.co.za/
- MTN
Website link: https://www.mtnbusiness.co.za/en/sme/Pages/Bulk-SMS.aspx
- Bulksmsplans
Website link: http://www.bulksmsplans.com/bulk-sms-south-africa
Pricing
Trial
SMS Credit : 1000
Pricing Per SMS : 0.22 INR
Total : 220.00 INR
18% GST
Total Cost : 259.6 INR
Validity : One Month
Instant Activation
Quick Delivery
Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers
Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT
Silver
SMS Credit : 5000
Pricing Per SMS : 0.18 INR
Total : 900.00 INR
18% GST
Total Cost : 1062 INR
Validity : Six month
Instant Activation
Quick Delivery
Delivery : NON DND & DND Numbers
Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT
Gold
SMS Credit : 10000
Pricing Per SMS : 0.16 INR
Total : 1600.00 INR
18% GST
Total Cost : 1888 INR
Validity : One year
Instant Activation
Quick Delivery
Delivery : NON-DND & DND Numbers
Sender & Templates Must Active On DLT
- Vox
Website link: https://www.vox.co.za/digital-marketing/bulk-mailer-sms/
- Sendmode
Website link: https://www.sendmode.co.za/
Pricing
1,000 Credits
R230
- R0,23 per Credit
- 100% extra FREE on First Purchase
- FREE Number Check on First Purchase
- Direct Routes to All Networks
- Award winning Support Team available 24/7
2,500 Credits
R550
- R0,22 per Credit
- 100% extra FREE on First Purchase
- FREE Number Check on First Purchase
- Direct Routes to All Networks
- Award winning Support Team available 24/7
5,000 Credits
R1050
- R0,21 per SMS Credit
- 100% extra FREE on First Purchase
- FREE Number Check on First Purchase
- Direct Routes to All Networks
- Award winning Support Team available 24/7
10,000 Credits
R2000
- R0,20 per Credit
- 5000 FREE Credits on First and Second Purchases
- FREE Number Check on First Purchase
- Direct Routes to All Networks
- Award winning Support Team available 24/7
- Africa’s Talking
Website link: https://africastalking.com/sms/bulksms
- SendEasy
Website link: https://www.sendeasy.co.za/
Pricing
0 – 5000 SMSs
23c per SMS
5000 – 50000 SMSs
22c per SMS
50000 plus SMSs
21c per SMS
- CM
Website link: https://www.cm.com/en-za/sms/
- SMSS
Website link: https://globalsms.co.za/bulk-sms-prices/
- AnyData
Website link: https://www.anydata.co.za/sms-marketing.php
- PC2SMS
Website link: https://pc2sms.com/
Pricing
| No. of SMS |
| Price/SMS |
| 500 – 9999 |
| 10,000 – 19,999 |
| 20000 – 29,999 |
| 30000 – 49,999 |
| 50000 – 99,999 |
| 100,000 – Above |
| 22 CENTS |
| 21 CENTS |
| 20 CENTS |
| 19 CENTS |
| 18 CENTS |
| Price on request |
- Channel Mobile
Website link: https://www.channelmobile.co.za/connect/bulk-sms
- SMS Cellular Services
Website link: https://cellsys.co.za/