SMS Messaging vs Email Messaging

Developers should learn SMS Messaging when building applications that require reliable, near-universal reach for notifications, authentication (e meets developers should learn email messaging when building applications that require automated notifications (e. Here's our take.

SMS Messaging

Nice Pick

Developers should learn SMS Messaging when building applications that require reliable, near-universal reach for notifications, authentication (e

Pros

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• Related to: twilio-api, message-queues

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Email Messaging

Developers should learn email messaging when building applications that require automated notifications (e

Pros

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• Related to: smtp-protocol, email-templates

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. SMS Messaging is a platform while Email Messaging is a tool. We picked SMS Messaging based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

SMS Messaging wins

Based on overall popularity. SMS Messaging is more widely used, but Email Messaging excels in its own space.