# Key differences between RCS and SMS | SMS2ORBIT

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**Multimedia capabilities**

**SMS:** SMS is limited to plain text, with no support for multimedia files. RCS: RCS supports multimedia, including images, GIFs, videos and interactive buttons, allowing businesses to create more engaging and visually appealing messages.&#x20;

**Interactive features**

**SMS:** Messages are one-way and lack interactivity beyond plain text.&#x20;

**RCS**: With RCS, businesses can include action buttons that allow customers to book appointments, make purchases, or work with surveys—all within the message.&#x20;

**Branding opportunities**

**SMS:** Messages sent via SMS appear as plain text without a tag, often from unrecognized phone numbers.&#x20;

**RCS:** RCS allows businesses to send branded messages with logos, colors and verified sender identity. This creates a more credible and professional appearance. Read receipts and delivery status

**SMS:** Basic SMS can confirm delivery, but there is no way to know if the recipient has read the message.&#x20;

**RCS:** RCS provides read receipts and delivery receipts, giving businesses better visibility into message engagement. Limits on length and content

**SMS:** SMS is limited to 160 characters per message, with charges for longer texts.&#x20;

**RCS:** There are no such restrictions with RCS, allowing businesses to send more detailed and visually rich content without worrying about character counts.&#x20;

**Safety features**

**SMS:** SMS lacks encryption, making it less secure for sensitive information.&#x20;

**RCS:** RCS supports end-to-end encryption and offers increased security, especially for financial institutions, healthcare providers and businesses that deal with sensitive data.

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