id: comparison title: Comparison to Alternative Methods ---
SMS gateways can be created using several alternative methods, including hosted services (e.g. Twilio, Tropo, Clickatell), connecting GSM phones/modems to a computer (e.g. FrontlineSMS, RapidSMS, Kannel), and partnering directly with mobile operators.
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EnvayaSMS is ideal for situations where no hosted services with local numbers are available in a particular country, or when it is necessary to receive MMS messages.
EnvayaSMS likely has lower throughput than hosted services or partnering with mobile operators, but should be able to forward up to a few thousand messages per phone per day.