SMS Character Counter with Cost & Fragment Calculator
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QuickSMS Character Counter
Free SMS Character Counter with Cost & Fragment Calculator
Instantly Check Your SMS Message Length, Encoding, and Cost
Whether you're sending marketing texts, NHS appointment reminders, or 2FA codes, it's crucial to know how long your SMS is — and how much it will cost.
The QuickSMS Character Counter helps you:
Count characters in real time
Detect encoding type (GSM 7-bit or Unicode)
Calculate how many SMS fragments will be sent
Estimate total cost (UK and International)
Supports emoji, multilingual input, and non-standard characters
Why Fragments Matter in SMS Messaging
Most people think 1 SMS = 1 message. But in reality, longer messages are broken into fragments:
GSM 7-bit messages are split after 160 characters (153 per part if concatenated)
Unicode messages (emojis, non-English text) are split after 70 characters (67 per part)
This can double or triple your costs.
Supported Features
Real-time SMS length counter
Encoding detection (GSM 7-bit vs Unicode)
Fragment count & cost estimator
Multilingual interface (EN, ES, FR, DE, AR)
Emoji & right-to-left language support
Dynamic cost rates: 4p UK / 8.5p international
Built with compliance and security in mind
Who Uses This Tool?
Thousands of professionals use this tool daily across:
NHS and healthcare messaging
Government alert systems
Ecommerce order confirmations
CRM and marketing automation
Online gaming and 2FA notifications
International business messaging
Built on QuickSMS Technology
As the leading SMS platform for SMEs, government, and healthcare, QuickSMS offers:
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certified platform
Cyber Essentials Plus & NHS DSPT compliant
UK-based routing, ultra-low latency
API integrations for Salesforce, Accurx, SystmOne, Microsoft 365, and more
Offices in London and Dubai