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    seven

    A business messaging gateway providing API and web-based solutions for SMS sending, receiving, and voice automation.

    DEGermany·Founded 2008
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    Germany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

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    Last updated
    Legal entity
    seven communications GmbH & Co. KG
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2008
    Data hosting
    Germany
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Twilio, MessageBird67, Sinch68, Nexmo69, Infobip70

    About seven

    seven (formerly sms77) is a professional communication platform and SMS gateway designed for business messaging needs. Based in Germany, it offers a suite of tools that allow enterprises to integrate SMS dispatch and receipt directly into their existing workflows via a robust API, web application, or email-to-SMS functionality. The service focuses on high-quality routing to ensure fast and reliable delivery across over 880 networks worldwide. Beyond basic text messaging, seven provides advanced features such as automated voice calls via Text2Speech, 2-Way SMS for interactive customer communication, and real-time HLR database lookups to validate contact lists. The platform is highly extensible, offering pre-built integrations for major CRM, eCommerce, and automation tools including HubSpot, WooCommerce, Zapier, and Slack, making it a versatile choice for industries ranging from catering to digital security.

    Alternative to

    TwilioMessageBird67Sinch68Nexmo69Infobip70

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted

    Key Features

    SMS Gateway API
    Bulk SMS sending
    Two-way SMS (receiving)
    Voice API with Text2Speech
    Email to SMS
    Two-factor authentication (2FA) solution
    HLR validation (number validation)
    Extensive integrations (Zapier, Slack, HubSpot, etc.)

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