CommsGrid

SMS, WhatsApp & Android - Kenya 2026

Messaging that ships.

Bulk SMS on Safaricom, Airtel & Telkom, WhatsApp Hub, and Android gateway seats: buy credits or device plans in one portal.

0.05s
Avg delivery
99.9%
Uptime SLA
1M+
Daily volume
3
Local networks

Built for performance

Infrastructure that keeps business communication reliable: from bulk SMS to APIs and campaigns.

Bulk SMS portal

Send thousands of personalized messages instantly with real-time delivery tracking.

Developer APIs

Integrate CommsGrid into your apps with RESTful APIs, 99.9% uptime, and clear docs.

Contact groups

Import contacts from CSV or Excel and segment audiences for targeted campaigns.

Low balance alerts

Set thresholds and get Telegram or SMS alerts before credits run out mid-campaign.

Secure & private

Encrypted data and compliance-minded operations so your messages and keys stay protected.

Scheduled sending

Prepare now, send later: schedule messages for the moment they matter most.

Explore solutions

Pick the page that matches the job: SMS API, OTP, sender IDs, Android gateway, WhatsApp, or pricing.

Sender ID verification
Company branding
COMMSGRID
Active
Applying for…
BRANDNAME
Pending
Official carrier network approval required

Your brand,
professionalized

Replace anonymous short codes with your company name. CommsGrid streamlines Sender ID applications across Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom.

Starting from
KES 6,300 for Safaricom
  • Increase open rates by ~40%
  • Official Safaricom, Airtel & Telkom whitelisting
  • We handle the full application process
Apply for Sender ID →

Pricing that scales

Buy any SMS volume at the matching rate. Device seats for WhatsApp Web, Meta, and Android.

Enter how many SMS you need in the portal — you pay the rate for that volume band. No fixed packs.

1 – 499 SMS

Volume rate
KES 0.50/SMS
  • Buy any quantity in this range
  • Credits never expire
Buy SMS credits
Best for most teams

500 – 10,000 SMS

Volume rate
KES 0.40/SMS
  • Buy any quantity in this range
  • Credits never expire
Buy SMS credits

10,001 – 20,000 SMS

Volume rate
KES 0.35/SMS
  • Buy any quantity in this range
  • Credits never expire
Buy SMS credits

20,001 – 100,000 SMS

Volume rate
KES 0.30/SMS
  • Buy any quantity in this range
  • Credits never expire
Buy SMS credits

WhatsApp 1 Device

From
KES 300
  • 1 Connected Device
  • KES 300.00
  • WhatsApp Web
Select plan
Most popular

WA 1

From
KES 300
  • 1 Connected Device
  • KES 300.00
  • WhatsApp Web
Select plan

WhatsApp 2 Devices

From
KES 500
  • 2 Connected Devices
  • KES 500.00
  • WhatsApp Web
Select plan

WhatsApp 5 Devices

From
KES 1,000
  • 5 Connected Devices
  • KES 1,000.00
  • WhatsApp Web
Select plan

Meta WhatsApp 1 Number

From
KES 500
  • 1 Business Number
  • KES 500.00
  • WhatsApp Meta
Select plan
Most popular

Meta WhatsApp 2 Numbers

From
KES 900
  • 2 Business Numbers
  • KES 900.00
  • WhatsApp Meta
Select plan

Meta WhatsApp 5 Numbers

From
KES 2,000
  • 5 Business Numbers
  • KES 2,000.00
  • WhatsApp Meta
Select plan

Android 1 Device

From
KES 150
  • 1 Android Device
  • KES 150.00
  • Android
Select plan
Most popular

Android 2 Devices

From
KES 250
  • 2 Android Devices
  • KES 250.00
  • Android
Select plan

Android 5 Devices

From
KES 500
  • 5 Android Devices
  • KES 500.00
  • Android
Select plan
Live on CommsGrid today

SMS, WhatsApp & Android

Buy credits or device seats, connect WhatsApp Web or Meta Cloud API, and send from one portal, including the Android SMS gateway.

WhatsApp
Live
Android Gateway
Live
Airtime API
Coming soon
Voice Broadcast
Coming soon

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about CommsGrid SMS API and services.

Billing & payments

What payment methods do you accept?

We currently accept Mpesa (M-PESA). Support for Visa and PayPal is coming soon. Enterprise customers can request invoicing.

How are credits calculated?

Each SMS costs 1 credit (up to 160 characters). Longer messages (161-306 characters) cost 2 credits. Our rates are transparent with no hidden fees.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes! Volume discounts are available for accounts sending 100,000+ units per month. Contact sales@paygrid.co.ke for custom pricing.

API & integration

How do I get started with the API?

Sign up, verify your email, and navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard. Generate a key and start sending. Visit our API docs for full examples.

What SDKs are available?

We provide official SDKs for PHP, Python, Node.js, and Java. Our RESTful API works with any language or framework out of the box.

What's your API SLA and uptime?

CommsGrid guarantees 99.9% API uptime across redundant multi-datacenter infrastructure. Support is available 24/7 for critical issues.

SMS sending

What countries do you support?

We currently support Kenya, with more countries coming soon. Our direct carrier routes ensure fast and reliable delivery.

What's the delivery time?

Most messages are delivered in under 1 second on local routes. Delivery reports are pushed to your webhook in real-time with 72-hour tracking.

Can I schedule SMS messages?

Yes. Pass a scheduled_time in your API request to queue messages up to 30 days in advance.

Account & support

Is there a free trial?

Yes! New accounts receive 10 free credits to test with. No credit card required. Once ready to scale, choose from flexible prepaid or volume plans.

How do I contact support?

Support is available 24/7 via support@paygrid.co.ke, in-app chat, and phone. Enterprise accounts get a dedicated account manager.

Is my data secure?

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest. We conduct regular security audits and comply with GDPR and local data protection regulations. API keys are hashed, never stored in plain text.

Still have questions? Our team is ready to help.

Contact Support

Get in touch

We usually reply within one business day.

Email support
support@paygrid.co.ke
WhatsApp
+254 708 5884 64
Location
Technology Park,
Nairobi, Kenya