Sahla SMS
Turn your Android phone into an SMS gateway.
Sahla SMS is the open-source Twilio alternative. Send and receive SMS from your applications through your own Android device. No gateway fees, no per-message charges, live in minutes. Perfect for OTPs, notifications, and two-way messaging.
98%
Cost savings vs. traditional SMS gateways
3 min
Average setup time
1M+
Messages sent per month
Works with every Algerian carrier and payment method
- MMobilis
- DDjezzy
- OOoredoo
- AAndroid
- CCIB
- EEdahabia
- BBaridiMob
Everything you need to send & receive SMS
Send and receive SMS online with your Android phone. Simple API, webhooks, and bulk messaging.
SMS API
Send SMS from any app with a single REST call. No SDKs to wrestle, no vendor lock-in.
Read the docs →
Receive SMS Online
Receive inbound texts via webhooks or the API. Build OTP verification and two-way messaging.
Read the docs →
Bulk Messaging
Reach many recipients in a single API call: campaigns, alerts, and broadcasts.
SMS Templates
Reusable templates with dynamic variables so your team ships consistent messages faster.
Advanced Analytics
See delivery, volume, and performance at a glance with detailed reports.
Multi-Device Support
Connect several Android phones to spread load and stay reliable at higher volume.
Live in under 5 minutes
Install the app to turn your Android device into an SMS gateway, then call the API from your own applications. No carrier contracts, no hardware.
Download the Android app
Install the free, open-source Sahla SMS app on any Android phone.
Get the app →
Generate an API key
Create a secure API key from your dashboard. Unlimited keys per account.
Open dashboard →
Scan the QR code
Scan the code in the app (or paste the key) and enable the gateway.
Start sending
Fire your first SMS from the dashboard or the API. You are live.
View API docs →From OTPs to two-way support
One API, many jobs. Developers use Sahla SMS anywhere SMS needs to reach a real phone.
OTP and 2FA
Send time-sensitive verification codes to secure logins and accounts.
Order notifications
Confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery alerts your customers actually read.
Appointment reminders
Cut no-shows with automated reminders for clinics, salons, and services.
Alerts and monitoring
Push critical system, weather, and on-call alerts the moment they happen.
Marketing and reminders
Run opt-in promotions, offers, and bulk campaigns from your own number.
Two-way support
Receive replies over webhooks and hold real conversations with customers.
Simple integration in minutes
Our REST API makes it easy to add SMS capabilities to any application. A few lines of code are all you need.
Send an SMS message
Choose your preferred programming language
1import axios from 'axios'2 3const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY'4 5const response = await axios.post(6 `https://sms.sahlapay.dz/api/public/v1/send-sms`,7 {8 recipients: ['+1234567890'],9 message: 'Hello from Sahla SMS!',10 },11 {12 headers: {13 'x-api-key': API_KEY,14 },15 },16)17 18console.log(response.data)Full API documentation is available at sms.sahlapay.dz/docs
Same SMS, different bill
Twilio is carrier-grade throughput you rent. Sahla SMS is the phone you already own. Here is the honest trade-off.
| How they compare | Sahla SMS | Twilio |
|---|---|---|
| Per-message fee | 0 DZD, sent over your own carrier plan | A per-SMS fee on every message |
| Monthly platform cost | Free, or 1,500 DZD/mo on Pro | Number rental plus usage |
| Setup | Install the app, scan a key, live in about 3 minutes | Account, number provisioning, registration |
| Hosting and source | Open source, self-hostable | Proprietary, cloud only |
| Best for | 500 to about 50k messages/mo, and keeping the money | Millions of messages/mo with guaranteed throughput |
Twilio figures are approximate list prices and change over time. If you send millions of messages a month, Twilio is the right tool. For everything below that, keep the money.
Simple, transparent pricing
Flat pricing with no per-message fees. Plans that grow with you, cancel anytime.
Free
For testing and side projects
0 DZD/mo
Free forever
- 50 SMS per day
- 300 SMS per month
- 1 connected device
- API access and webhooks
- Community support
Pro
For growing products and teams
1,500 DZD/mo
Billed monthly
- 500 SMS per day
- 5,000 SMS per month
- 5 connected devices
- Bulk sending up to 500
- Priority support
Cancel anytime
Scale
For high-volume messaging
4,500 DZD/mo
Billed monthly
- 2,000 SMS per day
- 25,000 SMS per month
- 15 connected devices
- Bulk sending up to 2,000
- Priority support
Custom
For businesses with specific needs
Custom
- Unlimited volume
- Unlimited devices
- Self-hosting help
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
Need custom integration work? See services
Frequently Asked Questions
Download the Sahla SMS App and get started in minutes
Transform your Android device into a powerful SMS gateway with our easy-to-use application. Install, connect, and start sending messages programmatically.
- Free and open-source Android application
- Works with any SMS-capable Android phone
- Send and receive SMS messages
- Secure API communication
- Multiple device support with Pro plan
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