Key Takeaways
- CodeCanyon self-hosted SMS stacks: you run PHP, DB, TLS, and often a modem — SMS Gateway keeps the control plane hosted and uses your Android as the radio.
- Not our Envato listing. Compare product classes before migrating.
- Priced by devices and SMS send volume. You use your own phone and operator SMS credit. Self-hosting does not include carrier credit either.
- Try Free first: 300 SMS lifetime · 300 contacts · 1 device max.
- Security updates on scripts are your calendar.
- OTP still needs a live SIM and sober templates.
An in-depth look at CodeCanyon-style self-hosted SMS gateways versus SMS Gateway’s Android + hosted API model. Buyer framing: SaaS vs one-time script. Security. Product home.
Priced by devices and SMS send volume. You use your own phone and operator SMS credit.
“Self-hosted” sounds sovereign until the VPS disk fills, the webhook URL changes, and nobody knows which USB modem firmware still works.
What “self-hosted CodeCanyon” usually means
PHP panel on your server, MySQL, maybe Gammu/modem hooks or third-party APIs. You own deploys. Docs for our contrasting path: Developer Center.
Ops you inherit
| Job | Self-hosted script | SMS Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| API uptime | Your VPS | Our control plane |
| App updates | Manual vendor packs | Android APK + cloud |
| Radio | Modem/PC or API | Your Android + SIM |
| Secrets | Your .env on disk | Keys in panel + your env |
Android SaaS path instead
Pair QR, call REST, keep phones charged — multi-device.
Patch and secret burden
Scripts age. Rotate keys, lock admin panels, watch CVEs — secure keys in env.
We are not that listing
Do not install a random “SMS Gateway” zip expecting our APIs. Official domain only.
Related reading
RBSoft/Ozeki checklist. Pricing model guide.
Checklist
- Who owns VPS patches?
- Where does SMS leave the building?
- Backup + restore tested?
- Webhook TLS valid?
- Airtime SOP written?
- Compared Free canary on our stack?
Next steps
If you want hosted API + Android radios, start at pricing.
Related product pages
Jump to the live product docs for this topic—not another long-form article.
- device and SMS volume pricingPlans and allowances
- Android SMS gateway product guideDefinition, product, and how to buy
- SMS API documentationLive endpoint reference
- download the Android gateway appGet the APK





