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

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