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jambonz vs textbee
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| Fact | jambonz | textbee |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 103 | 3.1k |
| Latest | v0.9.14 | v2.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 97 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Twilio. Alternatives to Twilio →
PartialjambonzVoice call control through webhooks and a WebSocket API, over your own SIP carriers and speech providers; you run the SIP, media and database layers yourself.
PartialtextbeeSends and receives SMS through Android phones over a REST API and webhooks; no voice, and volume depends on the phones and their plans.
jambonz
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textbee
- v2.9.02026-09-21The send path has been rebuilt. Every message now gets its own send time instead of waiting in one shared queue, so a s…
- v2.8.02026-06-10Complete UI overhaul with a brand-new Jetpack Compose interface and full Java → Kotlin migration
- v2.7.12026-03-11improved sms sending and status tracking reliability
- v2.7.02026-02-06Custom Device Names: Set and display custom names for your devices across Android app, API, and web dashboard
- v2.6.22025-06-16Improved reliability of received SMS tracking with retry for failed attempts
jambonz
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textbee
unsigned The latest release, v2.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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