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Lupyd vs SMSTunnel

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Lupyd compared with SMSTunnel
DetailLupyd logo LupydSMSTunnel logo SMSTunnel
What it doesPrivate workspace for team collaboration with end-to-end encryption Send SMS from your apps through your own Android phone and number
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inIN RO
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingCommunity & Free Tier: Free (USD). Pro Workspace Tier: pricing available at billing.lupyd.com. Free: $0/forever with 100 texts/day and 20 sign-in codes daily (with "free by smstunnel.io" added to API texts after daily limit). 2FA: $3.00/month ($1.50 with 50% launch discount) includes unlimited sign-in codes and 30 texts/day. Standard: $7.00/month ($3.50 with discount) for 500 texts/day and un
Key features
  • Signal Protocol encryption for one-on-one conversations
  • Messaging Layer Security (MLS) for group chats
  • AES encryption for files and backups
  • Custom channel creation with text, voice, and announcement types
  • Arbitrary roles and granular permissions without fixed hierarchies
  • Local full-text search with on-device indexing
  • Multi-device synchronization across macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android
  • Encrypted voice and video calling with screen sharing
  • Zero tracking, ads, or telemetry
  • Encrypted chat backup exports and restores
  • Send SMS from web, desktop, mobile apps or scripts with a single API call
  • Write texts in the web dashboard and phone sends them within seconds
  • Messages sent from your own phone number and SIM
  • Message history and status tracking (pending, sent, unconfirmed, failed)
  • Link multiple phones to one account and choose which sends
  • Two-factor sign-in codes (2FA) for your own website or app
  • WordPress plugin for WooCommerce and Contact Form 7 integrations
  • All traffic encrypted in transit (TLS) with messages stored in secure account
What makes it different
  • Complete end-to-end encryption by default, not added as an afterthought
  • No fixed role hierarchies - create any custom role with any combination of permissions
  • Search and encryption run locally on your device with zero server leakage
  • Completely ad-free with zero tracking or telemetry
  • Transparent, predictable pricing with a free tier and optional premium upgrades
  • Send from your own phone number, not a shortcode, so customers can reply
  • No per-message fees—only your carrier's normal SMS rates apply
  • Optional end-to-end encryption on every plan, even Free
  • Complete user control: link your own phones, create and revoke API keys, delete messages
  • Private by design: message history stays in your own account
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 −2 (down) since last check8 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)254
Referring domains (Majestic)4210

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