Pricing
Tegasms uses a simple volume-based pricing model. The more SMS you send, the lower your per-message cost. There are no setup fees, no monthly minimums, and no hidden charges.
SMS pricing by volume
Prices are in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) per SMS for Tanzania delivery:
| Volume | Price per SMS | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 10,000 | TZS 19.00 | Small businesses, testing |
| 10,001 to 25,000 | TZS 18.00 | Growing businesses |
| 25,001 to 50,000 | TZS 17.00 | Regular campaigns |
| 50,001 to 100,000 | TZS 16.00 | Frequent senders |
| 100,001 to 250,000 | TZS 15.00 | High-volume senders |
| 250,001 to 500,000 | TZS 14.00 | Enterprise users |
| 500,001 to 1,000,000 | TZS 13.50 | Large enterprises |
| 1,000,001+ | TZS 13.00 | Unlimited volume |
Pre-paid packages
Tegasms also offers pre-paid monthly packages with bonus SMS included:
| Package | Monthly Cost | SMS Included | Bonus SMS | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | TZS 2,000 | 115 | 10 (10%) | TZS 17.39 per SMS |
| Small | TZS 5,000 | 297 | 27 (10%) | TZS 16.84 per SMS |
| Medium | TZS 10,000 | 582 | 27 (5%) | TZS 17.18 per SMS |
| Business | TZS 15,000 | 899 | 42 (5%) | TZS 16.68 per SMS |
| Advanced | TZS 20,000 | 1,234 | 58 (5%) | TZS 16.21 per SMS |
| Basic Business | TZS 95,000 | 5,500 | 500 (10%) | TZS 17.27 per SMS |
note
Pre-paid packages expire after one month. Unused SMS do not roll over to the next month.
How billing works
- Pay as you go, Add credit to your account and pay only for the SMS you send
- No commitments, Cancel or pause your account anytime
- Instant top-up, Credit appears immediately for most payment methods
- Detailed invoices, Download reports showing every SMS sent, delivery status, and cost
Payment methods
Tegasms accepts payment via:
- M-Pesa (mobile money)
- Tigo Pesa
- Airtel Money
- Bank transfer
All payment methods are processed securely. Credit appears in your account within minutes.
tip
For high-volume senders (1M+ SMS monthly), contact support at info@tegasms.co.tz for custom enterprise pricing and dedicated account management.
See also
- Quick start, Get your account set up and send your first message
- Bulk SMS Campaigns, Learn about volume discounts for large campaigns