TextBelt

Free API for outgoing texts.

Project maintained by Ian Webster. Source on github.

TextBelt

TextBelt is an outgoing SMS API that uses carrier-specific gateways to deliver your text messages for free, and without ads. This is nice for a low-cost texting app or testing without running down your Twilio balance.

Usage is a simple POST request:

$ curl http://textbelt.com/text \
   -d number=5551234567 \
   -d "message=I sent this message for free with textbelt.com"

number and message parameters are required.

Success and Failure

Sample success:

{"success":true}

Sample failure:

{"success":false,"message":"Exceeded quota for this phone number."}

Notes and Limitations

IP addresses are limited to 75 texts per day. Phone numbers are limited to 3 texts every 3 minutes. To report abuse or request increased limits, please contact ianw_textbelt at ianww.com.
Some carriers may deliver text messages from "txt@textbelt.com"
The recipient number must belong to one of the following U.S. providers: Alltel, Ameritech, AT&T Wireless, Boost, CellularOne, Cingular, Sprint PCS, Telus Mobility, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Nextel, O2, Orange, Qwest, Rogers Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon, Virgin Mobile.

About

This project is maintained by Ian Webster.