#1 Trusted SMS Platform in Kenya

Kenya's Leading
Bulk SMS Platform

Reach thousands instantly with our professional SMS solutions. From business marketing to customer notifications - we've got you covered. Pay only for what you use!

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50,000 SMS/mo

KES 0.70/SMS

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10 free SMS No credit card M-Pesa accepted

OpenSMS Dashboard

Professional bulk SMS management

SMS

Voice

Trusted by leading organizations across Kenya

Universities

Schools

Churches

Saccos

Businesses

Campaign Managers

99.9% Uptime • Secure & Compliant • 24/7 Support

Organizations

SMS Delivered

99.5%

Delivery Rate

24/7

Support

Why Choose OpenSMS?

Powerful features designed for Kenyan organizations

Schools & Universities

Streamline communication with parents and students

Fee payment reminders
Exam schedule notifications
Parent communication
Emergency alerts

Saccos & Cooperatives

Keep members informed and engaged

Loan status updates
Dividend notifications
AGM reminders
Statement alerts

Churches & Religious Orgs

Connect with your congregation effectively

Service reminders
Event invitations
Daily devotions
Community news

Businesses & Companies

Boost customer engagement and sales

Marketing campaigns
OTP verification
Order confirmations
Customer support

Election Campaigns

Reach voters effectively during campaigns

Voter outreach
Rally announcements
Campaign updates
Election day reminders

Kenya-Focused Solutions

Built specifically for the Kenyan market

M-Pesa payments
Local phone support
Safaricom/Airtel/Telkom
Regulatory compliance

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No monthly fees. Pay only for SMS you send.

Monthly Volume	Price per SMS	You Save
Starter (Any volume)	KES 0.85	-
10,000+ SMS	KES 0.80	6%
50,000+ SMS BEST VALUE	KES 0.70	18%
100,000+ SMS	KES 0.65	24%
500,000+ SMS	KES 0.60	29%

Sender ID Setup: Ksh. 8,700 (one-time fee for custom sender name)

No Setup Fees No Monthly Fees M-Pesa Payment Instant Top-up

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What Our Customers Say

Trusted by hundreds of Kenyan organizations

Kenya Auto Baazaar Association

KABA - Vehicle Marketplace

"We use OpenSMS for bulk communication to members, car sellers & buyers. OTP verification, payment notifications, and vehicle booking alerts through our KABA BZAAR App all run seamlessly."

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Watoto Fun Events

Kids Events & Entertainment

"OpenSMS powers all our event notifications, booking confirmations, and payment receipts. Parents love the instant updates about their children's events!"

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John Kariuki

Headmaster

"OpenSMS has revolutionized how we communicate with parents. Fee reminders and exam schedules are now automated, saving us hours every week."

Build with Our API

Integrate SMS into your application in minutes. Our REST API is simple, powerful, and free to use.

REST API with Webhooks

Real-time Delivery Reports

Multiple SDK Support

<100ms Response Time

99.9% Uptime SLA

View API Documentation

send_sms.py

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.opensms.co.ke/sms',
    headers={
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'phone': '+254712345678',
        'message': 'Hello from OpenSMS!'
    }
)

print(response.json())

Developer Resources

Everything you need to get started with OpenSMS API

API Documentation

Complete API reference with all endpoints, parameters, and response formats.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in 5 minutes with our step-by-step guide.

Code Examples

Ready-to-use code examples in PHP, Python, Node.js, and more.

Authentication

Learn how to securely authenticate your API requests.

Webhooks

Set up real-time delivery reports and event notifications.

Error Codes

Understand error responses and troubleshoot issues.

Supported SDKs

PHP Python Node.js Java Go REST API

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about OpenSMS

Sign up for FREE, top up via M-Pesa, and pay only for SMS you send. No monthly fees, no commitments. Rates start at KES 0.85/SMS, dropping to KES 0.70 for 50K+ messages.

A Sender ID shows your business name (e.g., "MYSCHOOL") instead of a random number. It costs Ksh. 8,500 one-time. Optional but recommended for professional branding.

Instantly! Register in 2 minutes, get 10 free SMS credits, and start sending. M-Pesa top-ups are credited within seconds.

M-Pesa (most popular), bank transfers, and credit/debit cards. M-Pesa payments are instant via our Paybill number.

Yes! 24/7 support via WhatsApp, phone (+254735418828), and email. Our team is based in Kenya and responds within minutes.

Yes! Simple REST API with examples in PHP, Python, Node.js. Perfect for integrating SMS into your systems. API access is FREE.

Kenya's Leading Bulk SMS Platform