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DesktopSMS license types overview

Last updated: 2025-12-14

DesktopSMS offers three distinct licensing options — Free, Personal, and Professional — each building on the last to progressively remove limits as your messaging needs grow.

Prices shown in this article may vary by country and local currency. Google Play automatically adjusts pricing based on exchange rates and applicable taxes. The exact price is always shown within the app before you confirm any purchase. For more details on the upgrade process, visit Upgrading DesktopSMS Free.

License Types

Every DesktopSMS installation starts with the Free license — no purchase required, no time limit. The paid tiers are one-time purchases that permanently remove restrictions and cover all future versions of the app.

Tier 1

Free License

Ideal for evaluation and light use. All features are accessible, but with practical limits designed to let you explore the app before committing to a purchase.

  • ✔ All core features available
  • ✘ Message length limited to 80 characters
  • ✘ Max 10 recipients per message
  • ✘ Message queue limited to 10 pending messages
Tier 2 · One-time purchase

Personal License

Removes the character and recipient limits, making it well-suited for individuals and small businesses who need unconstrained everyday messaging. The queue limit still applies.

  • ✔ All core features available
  • ✔ Unlimited message length
  • ✔ Unlimited recipients per message
  • ✘ Message queue still limited to 10 pending messages
Tier 3 · One-time purchase

Professional License Best Value

Lifts every restriction, including the message queue cap. The right choice for businesses and power users who rely on high-volume or automated bulk messaging.

  • ✔ All core features available
  • ✔ Unlimited message length
  • ✔ Unlimited recipients per message
  • ✔ Unlimited message queue

Feature Comparison at a Glance

Feature Free Personal Professional
All features available ✔ ✔ ✔
Unlimited message length ✘ ✔ ✔
Unlimited message recipients ✘ ✔ ✔
Unlimited message queue ✘ ✘ ✔

Ready to upgrade? Visit the Pricing & Licensing page for current prices and step-by-step instructions on purchasing from within the DesktopSMS Lite app.

Final words

DesktopSMS's three-tier model is built around flexibility and honesty. The Free license has no time limit — take as long as you need to evaluate the app on your own device and workflows. When you're ready to remove the restrictions, both the Personal and Professional licenses are one-time purchases that last forever, covering all current and future versions. No subscriptions, no renewals, no surprises.

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