Send an SMS
Choose VoxiSMS → Send SMS as the action. Connect your sender account, map Recipient in international format and Message, and send a test to a number you control. Confirm it arrives before publishing the Zap.
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Send automated SMS from your own phone number through any Zapier workflow - no SMS API fees, no rented numbers, no code. Just install VoxiSMS on an Android phone and connect it to Zapier in minutes.
Before your first automated SMS
Install VoxiSMS on an Android phone with an active SIM, link your number in your VoxiSMS account, and keep the phone powered and online. Have a number you control ready for a test message. Your carrier plan and automation platform limits apply.
Start a Zap from a reply
Choose VoxiSMS → New Inbound SMS as the trigger. Connect your account and test with a message to your VoxiSMS number. Map the sender and message to your next action. This instant trigger does not need a separate Webhooks by Zapier Catch Hook.
How to send SMS through Zapier
Three steps from install to your first automated SMS.
01
Install VoxiSMS on your Android
Download VoxiSMS from Google Play and install it on any Android phone. It takes under two minutes. Any carrier works - prepaid or postpaid.
02
Add VoxiSMS as a Zapier action
In Zapier, search for VoxiSMS and add it as an action step. Connect the account associated with your VoxiSMS sender and follow the connection prompts.
03
Trigger SMS from any Zap
Now any Zapier trigger - a new order, a form submission, a CRM update - fires an SMS from your own phone number, charged to your carrier plan.
Start with a Zapier template
Open a published template, connect your accounts, and check the mapped fields before testing. Outbound SMS tests send real messages.
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Post the incoming message to a Slack channel
Why teams choose VoxiSMS over other Zapier SMS apps
Most SMS integrations on Zapier charge you per message from a number you do not own. VoxiSMS is different - you send from your own number, on your own plan.
- Send SMS from your own carrier number - not a shortcode or shared pool
- Works with every Zapier plan including Free
- No additional per-message fee from VoxiSMS - your carrier plan applies
- Smart message queue: Zaps never fail if your phone is briefly offline
- Multi-device: route messages across multiple Android phones
- Supports dynamic message content - personalize every SMS with Zapier fields
- Start a Zap from replies with the instant New Inbound SMS trigger
- Works with any carrier in any country
What Zapier users say about VoxiSMS
"We replaced our Twilio Zapier integration with VoxiSMS and our SMS costs dropped by 90%. Same reliability, no extra per-message fee from VoxiSMS."
RM
Ryan M.
Head of Operations, E-commerce Brand
"Setting up the Zapier integration was genuinely five minutes. New HubSpot lead comes in, SMS goes out instantly."
PK
Priya K.
Sales Director, B2B SaaS
Zapier SMS - Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using VoxiSMS with Zapier.
What is the best SMS app for Zapier?
VoxiSMS is the best SMS app for Zapier if you want to send messages from your own phone number using your existing carrier plan. Unlike services like Twilio or Vonage on Zapier, VoxiSMS routes messages through an Android phone you already own.
How do I send SMS through Zapier with VoxiSMS?
Install the VoxiSMS Android app on any phone, then in Zapier search for VoxiSMS and add it as an action step. Choose Send SMS, connect the account associated with your VoxiSMS sender, and map Recipient and Message from your trigger fields. Test with a number you control before publishing.
Can I send SMS from my own phone number using Zapier?
Yes. Messages are sent directly from the SIM card in your Android phone, so recipients see your real mobile number, not a shared shortcode or rented sender.
Is VoxiSMS cheaper than Twilio for Zapier SMS automation?
Almost always, yes. VoxiSMS has a flat monthly subscription and uses your existing carrier plan. VoxiSMS adds no extra per-message fee, and on many carrier plans SMS are already included.
Do I need coding skills to use VoxiSMS with Zapier?
No coding is required. VoxiSMS integrates into Zapier just like any other action. You pick it from the Zapier action library, connect your account, then map your fields using Zapier's standard drag-and-drop interface.
What Zapier triggers work with VoxiSMS?
Use Send SMS after triggers from apps such as Shopify, HubSpot, Typeform, or Google Sheets. Map a populated recipient phone field or enter your chosen recipient before testing. VoxiSMS also has its own instant New Inbound SMS trigger, so incoming replies can start a Zap.
What happens if my Android phone is offline when a Zap fires?
VoxiSMS has a built-in message queue. If your phone is temporarily offline, the message is held in the queue and delivered automatically as soon as connectivity is restored.
Can I receive SMS replies and use them as Zapier triggers?
Yes. Choose VoxiSMS as your Zap trigger app and select New Inbound SMS, the instant trigger for incoming messages. Connect your account, send a test reply to your VoxiSMS number, then map the sender and message into Slack, your CRM, or another action. No separate Catch Hook is needed.
How many SMS can VoxiSMS send per day through Zapier?
Lite includes 50 outbound SMS/day, 300/month and 100 unique outbound recipients/month on one Android device. Business includes 5,000 unique outbound recipients per billing period and unlimited outbound SMS for normal business use, subject to fair use and Android/carrier limitations.
Does VoxiSMS work with Zapier's free plan?
Yes. VoxiSMS appears in Zapier's action library and works on all Zapier plans, including the free tier, though multi-step Zaps require a paid Zapier plan.
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