SMS Partner vs HexaSMS: the comparison

When looking for a professional SMS sending platform, you quickly realize one thing: on paper, everyone offers SMS sending. In reality, the differences come down to features, pricing flexibility, international coverage, and user experience. In this comparison, we put SMS Partner and HexaSMS head to head. The goal? To give you a clear picture of the strengths and limitations of each solution, to help you choose the one that best fits your needs, whether you’re a small business, an SME, or a large enterprise.

Overview of the SMS tools

SMS Partner

SMS Partner is a French platform for marketing and professional SMS sending, designed to simplify the management of SMS campaigns, alerts, notifications, and advanced services (RCS, OTP, HLR, virtual numbers, database rental, etc). It serves businesses across all sectors (healthcare, security, retail, marketing) looking for a flexible, GDPR-compliant solution hosted in Europe.

Key features:

• One-time or scheduled SMS campaign sending.
• Message personalization with variables (first name, last name, etc).
• Contact database management and rental.
• Additional services: RCS, OTP, mail to SMS, HLR, virtual numbers, SMS surveys, SMS payment, sub-accounts.
• Reliable SMS API for CRM integrations, notifications, and multi-account management.
• International sending to 220+ countries.
• Target audience: Small businesses, SMEs, large enterprises.
• Compliance: GDPR, data hosted in Île-de-France, encryption.
• Customer support: Chat, email, phone, complete technical documentation.

HexaSMS

Hexa SMS is a French platform specializing in bulk professional SMS sending, with no commitment required. It positions itself as a simple, fast, and cost-effective solution for businesses looking to optimize their mobile communications (marketing, alerts, transactions).

Key features:

• Bulk SMS sending (immediate or scheduled).
• Sender and message personalization.
• Contact management (Excel and CSV file import, automatic deduplication).
• Detailed statistics (delivery receipts, open rates, replies, SMS opt-out).
• International sending at no extra cost (same rate as mainland France).

• Target audience: Professionals (small businesses, SMEs, associations, local authorities).
• Compliance: GDPR, servers hosted in France, SMS opt-out management.
• Customer support: Support via email, phone, contact form.

Comparison table: SMS Partner or HexaSMS?

Features	SMS Partner	HexaSMS
SMS campaign sending
Web platform
Scheduled sending
Message personalization
Database rental
Number verification – HLR
SMS API (HTTP / REST)
SMPP connection
SMS receiving
Message templates
AI-powered SMS writing
Campaign statistics
International sending	220+ countries	170 countries
Virtual numbers
OTP SMS
RCS Chat
Price per SMS	€0.049 excl. VAT	€0.059 excl. VAT

 

Platform interfaces

SMS Partner interface

The SMS Partner interface is designed for intuitive campaign management: quick message creation, template reuse, direct access to contacts, a clear sending history, and a campaign-oriented workflow. The platform is accessible to non-technical users, while offering advanced options (SMS API and RCS API, additional services) for experienced users. It also makes it easy to purchase new SMS packs or access services such as virtual numbers or SMS surveys.

Hexa SMS interface

According to customer reviews, HexaSMS focuses on a simple, clean interface, ideal for users looking for a turnkey solution. It is an intuitive and easy-to-use platform. The platform allows you to import contact files (Excel, CSV), create campaigns in just a few clicks, and track results in real time. The creation of mobile sites adds an extra marketing dimension.

Pricing

SMS Partner pricing

• Model: Prepaid credits, with no subscription or commitment.
• Sample rates:
  • France: €0.049 excl. VAT per SMS (i.e. €9.80 excl. VAT for 200 SMS).
  • International: Variable by country (e.g. €0.08 for Belgium, €0.03 for Portugal).
  • 20 free SMS upon registration to test the service.
  • No expiry date on credits.

HexaSMS pricing

• Model: SMS packs (no subscription or commitment).
• Sample rates (volume discounts):
  • 100 SMS: €0.059 excl. VAT (€5.90 excl. VAT).
  • 500 SMS: €0.050 excl. VAT (€25.00 excl. VAT).
  • 1,000 SMS: €0.049 excl. VAT (€49.00 excl. VAT).
  • 100,000 SMS: €0.045 excl. VAT (€4,500.00 excl. VAT).
  • 20 free SMS upon registration.
  • No surcharge for international sending (same rate as France for covered countries).

Key takeaways for SMS Partner

• A 100% French platform, hosted in Île-de-France, GDPR-friendly.
• A presence in 220+ countries, with rates tailored to each region.
• A strong balance between ease of use and advanced features (API, RCS, OTP, HLR, etc.).
• A wide range of additional services: database rental, virtual numbers, SMS surveys, SMS payment, sub-accounts.
• An SMS and RCS API for easy integration with CRMs and CMSs.

Key takeaways for HexaSMS

• Volume discounts and competitive rates (from €0.045 excl. VAT/SMS).
• International sending at the same price as France.
• Core features: detailed statistics, SMS opt-out management, mobile site creation, automation.
• GDPR compliance and hosting in France.
• No API mentioned, nor advanced services (RCS, OTP, HLR, virtual numbers, etc).
• Interface sometimes not very intuitive for users.

SMS Partner and HexaSMS are both French solutions, commitment-free and GDPR-compliant, but they don’t target quite the same needs. SMS Partner is an alternative to HexaSMS if you need a comprehensive platform with advanced services (RCS, OTP, HLR, virtual numbers, API, sub-accounts) and broad international coverage (220+ countries). Choose HexaSMS if you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective, and efficient solution for bulk SMS campaigns, with a flat rate for international sending and core features (statistics, contact management, mobile sites).

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