Guerrilla Mail vs The SMS Works API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.1%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms298518
P95 · ms16851101
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Guerrilla Mail vs The SMS Works API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Guerrilla Mail or The SMS Works API?

On our scheduled checks, The SMS Works API leads on measured uptime — Guerrilla Mail at 95.1% versus The SMS Works API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Guerrilla Mail or The SMS Works API?

Guerrilla Mail has the lower median latency in our checks — Guerrilla Mail responds in 298 ms versus The SMS Works API at 518 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Guerrilla Mail and The SMS Works API need an API key?

Guerrilla Mail needs no key, while The SMS Works API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Guerrilla Mail first.

Can I call Guerrilla Mail and The SMS Works API from the browser?

Yes — both Guerrilla Mail and The SMS Works API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Guerrilla Mail and The SMS Works API free for commercial use?

Guerrilla Mail has unclear commercial terms, and The SMS Works API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.