Ozeki SMS Gateway
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What is Ozeki SMS Gateway
Ozeki SMS Gateway is an on-premises SMS gateway server used to send and receive SMS messages through GSM modems, SMPP connections, or IP-based SMS service providers. It is typically used by IT teams and developers to integrate SMS notifications, two-factor authentication, and automated messaging into business applications via APIs and database/file-based interfaces. The product emphasizes local control of messaging infrastructure and supports multiple connectivity options (hardware modems and carrier/provider links). It is commonly deployed where organizations need to route SMS traffic internally rather than relying only on a hosted messaging platform.
On-premises deployment control
The gateway runs in the customer’s environment, which can help organizations keep message routing, logs, and integrations within their own network boundaries. This is useful for regulated environments or sites with strict network segmentation. It also allows direct integration with internal systems without exposing them to public endpoints. Compared with purely hosted messaging services, it offers more infrastructure-level control.
Multiple SMS connectivity options
Ozeki supports connecting via GSM modems/SIMs as well as provider/carrier interfaces such as SMPP, enabling different routing approaches. This flexibility can help organizations design redundancy (e.g., multiple modems or multiple provider links) and manage cost or coverage tradeoffs. It also supports inbound SMS handling for two-way workflows. These options are relevant when a single cloud provider route is not sufficient.
Integration-friendly interfaces
The product is designed to be integrated into business applications through APIs and common integration patterns (for example, HTTP-based calls and data-driven triggers). This supports use cases like alerts, OTP/2FA, and transactional notifications from ERP/CRM/custom apps. It can be used as a central messaging hub for multiple internal applications. This approach aligns with developer-centric messaging workflows found in cPaaS ecosystems.
Operational overhead for customers
Running an on-premises gateway requires server provisioning, patching, monitoring, backups, and capacity planning. If GSM modems are used, there is additional hardware management (SIMs, signal quality, device failures). This can increase total cost of ownership compared with fully managed messaging platforms. It also places more responsibility for uptime and incident response on the customer.
Limited omnichannel scope
The product is primarily focused on SMS gateway functionality rather than a broad omnichannel messaging suite. Organizations looking for a single platform spanning chat apps, in-app messaging, voice, and advanced customer engagement tooling may need additional products. This can complicate architecture when teams want unified orchestration across channels. It is better suited to SMS-centric requirements.
Carrier compliance handled by user
SMS programs often require compliance work such as sender ID/number management, opt-in/opt-out handling, and region-specific rules. With a gateway-centric approach, more of these responsibilities can fall on the implementer, depending on the upstream carrier/provider arrangement. Organizations may need to build governance, consent tracking, and reporting around the gateway. This can slow deployment for customer-facing messaging at scale.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 MPM (Standard) | €1,490 one-time fee | 5 messages-per-minute capacity, max 1 service-provider connection, 10 users. One-time license; 3 months technical support included; optional yearly support (20% of license fee after first year) and version updates (10% after first year) as per vendor. |
| 10 MPM (Standard) | €1,990 one-time fee | 10 messages-per-minute capacity, max 2 service-provider connections, 30 users. One-time license. |
| 20 MPM (Standard) | €2,990 one-time fee | 20 messages-per-minute capacity, max 5 service-provider connections, 100 users. One-time license. |
| 30 MPM (Standard) | €4,990 one-time fee | 30 messages-per-minute capacity, max 10 service-provider connections, 250 users. One-time license. |
| 1 MPS (Standard) | €8,990 one-time fee | 1 message-per-second capacity, max 25 service-provider connections, no user limit. One-time license. |
| 10 MPS (Enterprise) | €14,990 one-time fee | 10 messages-per-second capacity, max 30 service-provider connections, no user limit. Enterprise-class license. |
| 25 MPS (Enterprise) | €21,990 one-time fee | 25 messages-per-second capacity, max 50 service-provider connections, no user limit. |
| 50 MPS (Enterprise) | €35,990 one-time fee | 50 messages-per-second capacity, max 100 service-provider connections, no user limit. |
| 100 MPS (Enterprise) | €55,990 one-time fee | 100 messages-per-second capacity, no limit on connections or users. |
| 200 MPS (Enterprise) | €79,990 one-time fee | 200 messages-per-second capacity, no limit on connections or users. |
| 300 MPS (Enterprise) | €119,990 one-time fee | 300 messages-per-second capacity, no limit on connections or users. |
| 500 MPS (Enterprise) | €149,990 one-time fee | 500 messages-per-second capacity, no limit on connections or users. |
| Managed hosting (optional service for license holders) | €300 / month | Monthly managed VPS hosting (Windows), includes Silver technical support, VPS hosting, server management. Requires purchase of a software license first. |
Notes: Prices shown are vendor-listed one-time license fees (for software licenses) and a separate monthly fee for managed hosting. Per-message SMS costs are not charged by Ozeki (message costs are charged by the mobile network/SMS provider). Vendor states first year of technical support and version updates are included; thereafter technical support is optional at ~20% of the license fee/year and version updates ~10%/year (or 0% if support purchased). Prices exclude applicable taxes and may change; vendor pages state prices are for information only.
Seller details
Ozeki Informatics Ltd.
Budapest, Hungary
Private
https://ozeki-sms-gateway.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ozeki/
