Telegram SMS Alternatives

Telegram SMS is described as 'Telegram SMS is a Telegram bot that runs on your Android device. It requires no third-party relay server, but your network must have access to api.telegram.org. It can manage your SMS, missed calls, and battery information via remote commands' and is an app. There are four alternatives to Telegram SMS for iPhone, iPad and Android. The best Telegram SMS alternative is ForwardSMS. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SMS Forward or autoforward.

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    Receive your SMS messages in your inbox or to any URL of your choice. Forward your SMS messages to your chat application of choice, trigger workflows, or simply store your text messages.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • ForwardSMS is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Telegram SMS.

    • ForwardSMS is the most popular commercial alternative to Telegram SMS.

    • ForwardSMS is Paid and Proprietary Telegram SMS is Free and Open Source
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    Forward SMS is an app that allows you to forward text messages to Email, Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Discord. It runs entirely on your iPhone, allowing you to forward messages without losing control.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    SMS Forward is a simple app that allows you to redirect SMS you receive on your phone to another device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • SMS Forward is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Telegram SMS.

    • SMS Forward is Free and Open Source Telegram SMS is also Free and Open Source
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    autoforward is an iOS app that automatically forwards SMS messages like OTPs, 2FA codes, and delivery notifications to email or another phone number — ideal for teams, automation, and remote access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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