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Pushbullet vs SMS2Email: catalog facts
Pushbullet	SMS2Email
Freemium Free to use, with paid options for additional features.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Android, Web, Browser extension	Android
Sends pushes and files between phones and computers Mirrors SMS messages to the desktop	Uses any SMTP server you choose Simple single-purpose setup
Proprietary service that depends on Pushbullet's servers Website needs JavaScript to load	Needs SMTP credentials and a working network connection Android only, forwarding in one direction
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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