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46elks vs UserVoice

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46elks

Telecommunications

Small Swedish SMS and voice API with Nordic depth and fully published prices

From
€0.02/per SMS part
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
UserVoice logo

UserVoice

Customer Support

Plans that scale with your team

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only UserVoice has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 46elks it is a small company, so global route depth, redundancy and round-the-clock support do not match the large aggregators.; UserVoice no tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 46elks and UserVoice actually diverge.

Attributes where 46elks and UserVoice differ
Attribute46elksUserVoice
Starting price€0.02/per SMS partFree
Pricing modelPer message and per minute, priced by destination countryusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, APIs, Python, JavaScript, PHP, RubyWeb
CategoryTelecommunicationsCustomer Support

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 46elks

  • Nordic numbering and coverage
  • Regulated Swedish operator
  • Fully published rate card
  • Simple HTTP API
  • Programmable voice

Only in UserVoice

Nothing recorded that 46elks does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

46elks

  • Swedish and Nordic products needing local numbers and compliant sender identitiesnot UserVoice
  • Organisations that must contract and invoice with a regulated supplier inside the EUnot UserVoice
  • Small teams wanting a minimal SMS API without an enterprise onboarding processnot UserVoice
  • Internal alerting and two-factor systems with modest message volumenot UserVoice

UserVoice

  • Collecting and prioritizing customer feedback from multiple channelsnot 46elks
  • Building internal feedback portals for product teamsnot 46elks
  • Mapping customer needs to product roadmap decisionsnot 46elks
  • Consolidating voice of customer across feedback channelsnot 46elks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

46elks

  • It is a small company, so global route depth, redundancy and round-the-clock support do not match the large aggregators.
  • Its advantages are Nordic and regulatory, so an organisation sending mainly to other regions gains nothing and pays more per message than it would at scale elsewhere.
  • The feature set covers SMS, voice and numbers only, with no WhatsApp, RCS, email or fraud products, so multi-channel needs a second vendor.
  • Sending to the United States requires purchasing a number first, and US inbound messaging and mobile numbers are not available self-serve at all.
  • US A2P traffic also requires 10DLC registration with its own fees and carrier surcharges, making a small European vendor a poor fit for a US-focused business.

UserVoice

  • No tier names, prices or billing cycles are published on the pricing page; every call to action reads Talk to an Expert rather than showing a figure
  • Pricing is based on feedback volume and which integrations are connected rather than a flat seat price, so cost cannot be estimated without a sales conversation

Pricing, plan by plan

46elks

€0.02/per SMS part
  • Pay as you go$0.02/per SMS part
    • Swedish SMS about 0.047 EUR per part, US SMS about 0.02 EUR per part
    • Swedish landline calls about 0.013 EUR per minute
    • Phone numbers from about 3 EUR per month

UserVoice

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UserVoice review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 46elks if

  • You need nordic numbering and coverage.
  • You work on Web, APIs, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby.
  • You also want regulated swedish operator.
46elks review

Choose UserVoice if

  • You want to start without paying.
UserVoice review

Questions people ask

Is 46elks or UserVoice better?
Neither clearly leads. 46elks starts at €0.02/per SMS part and UserVoice at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 46elks or UserVoice?
UserVoice has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €0.02/per SMS part for 46elks and Free for UserVoice.
Does 46elks or UserVoice run on more platforms?
46elks runs on Web, APIs, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby. UserVoice runs on Web.
Can I use UserVoice for free?
Yes. UserVoice has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 46elks starts at €0.02/per SMS part.
What is 46elks best used for?
46elks is most often used for swedish and nordic products needing local numbers and compliant sender identities, organisations that must contract and invoice with a regulated supplier inside the eu, small teams wanting a minimal sms api without an enterprise onboarding process, internal alerting and two-factor systems with modest message volume. Of those, swedish and nordic products needing local numbers and compliant sender identities and organisations that must contract and invoice with a regulated supplier inside the eu are not what UserVoice is typically brought in for.
What can 46elks do that UserVoice cannot?
46elks covers Nordic numbering and coverage, Regulated Swedish operator, Fully published rate card, Simple HTTP API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

46elks: Why choose 46elks over Twilio?

Only for Nordic and regulatory reasons: local numbers, sender identity handling, a supplier regulated under Swedish electronic communications law, EU contracting, and support in your own time zone. On global reach and price at volume the large vendors win.

UserVoice: Does UserVoice charge per user seat or by usage?

UserVoice uses a usage-based pricing model that scales with what you use, never by seat. Costs depend on feedback volume, tools leveraged, and integrations connected, not the number of people on your team.

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46elks: Does 46elks publish its prices?

Yes, all of them, without a login, in Swedish kronor and euros. Swedish messages run about 0.047 euros per part and Swedish landline calls about 0.013 euros a minute.

UserVoice: Can I try UserVoice before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, UserVoice offers 30-day free trials after booking a demo. No credit card is required to start the trial.

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46elks: Is it suitable for sending to the United States?

Poorly. You must buy a number before you can send there, US inbound messaging and mobile numbers are not self-serve, and US A2P traffic requires 10DLC registration with its own fees and carrier surcharges.

UserVoice: What happens if I need help during onboarding?

UserVoice includes expert onboarding and dedicated customer success manager support with all paid plans to help you get started.

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