SMS-Only Focus
ClickSend is a multi-channel platform covering post, fax, email, and more. We focus exclusively on SMS — meaning a faster, more reliable platform with better rates.
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BulkSMSRates vs ClickSend
ClickSend spreads itself thin across multiple channels. BulkSMSRates is laser-focused on SMS — with a UK rate of £0.0300 vs ClickSend's £0.038, saving you 21% per UK message.
Pricing Comparison
Per-SMS rates in GBP. Standard pay-as-you-go pricing for both providers.
| Country | BulkSMSRates | ClickSend | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £0.0300 | £0.0380 | -21% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | £0.0145 | £0.0280 | -48% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | £0.0250 | £0.0450 | -44% |
| 🇫🇷 France | £0.0250 | £0.0430 | -42% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | £0.0420 | £0.0650 | -35% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | £0.0150 | £0.0280 | -46% |
* ClickSend rates as of early 2026. Our rates pulled live from bulksmsrates.com/rates. Actual savings may vary.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BulkSMSRates | ClickSend |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMPP Gateway | ✓ | ✗ |
| No monthly minimum | ✓ | ✓ |
| 190+ countries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free test credits | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credits never expire | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real-time DLR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebSocket delivery stream | ✓ | ✗ |
| Official multi-language SDKs | ✓ | ✓ |
| OpenAPI 3.0 specification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated SMPP support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Focused SMS-only platform | ✓ | ✗ |
Why Switch from ClickSend
True SMPP Support
ClickSend doesn't offer SMPP connectivity. Our enterprise SMPP v3.4 gateway supports up to 10,000 messages per second, perfect for high-volume enterprise workloads.
Lower Rates Across the Board
With savings of 15%+ vs ClickSend on UK SMS and more on other routes, the cost difference adds up quickly at scale.
Built for Developers
Full OpenAPI 3.0 spec, WebSocket delivery streams, sandbox environment, and SDKs for Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, and Go. Everything you need to build reliably.
Better Rates. Better Platform.
Join the businesses that have already switched from ClickSend and are saving on their monthly SMS costs — with no contracts and credits that never expire.