7 SimpleTexting alternatives in 2026, and what each costs
Seven platforms priced at 2,000 and 10,000 texts a month, with what each does well and what to watch out for.
We make TextScaleHQ, which is on this list. Prices come from each company’s own website, checked October 21, 2026, with links, with one exception: Salesmsg’s in-between tiers and extra-credit rates come from Hackceleration.
Key takeaways
- At 2,000 texts a month SimpleTexting comes to about $84; the alternatives range from about $47 to $108.
- At 10,000 texts the gap widens: about $187 to $500 against SimpleTexting’s $342.
- Want a shared inbox and drips? EZ Texting, SlickText and Textedly. Want the lowest cost per text? Tools on your own Twilio. Sending only now and then? ClickSend has no monthly fee.
- For several businesses, pick one that keeps each client’s number, list and opt-outs separate.
The quick comparison
Monthly cost at list prices, with carrier fees and a sending number, at 2,000 texts (a list of 500) and 10,000 texts (a list of 2,500).
| Platform | How it charges | 2,000 texts | 10,000 texts | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TextScaleHQ | Flat fee, your own Twilio | $56.35 | $187.15 | Campaigns to lists, several businesses |
| EZ Texting | 500 texts a plan, then 3¢ to 4¢ | $90.00 | $410.00 | Team inbox, AI replies, workflows |
| SlickText | Monthly credit plans | $87.40 | $361.00 | Shopify shops, automations |
| Textedly | Monthly credit plans | $87.00 | $307.00 | Drips, apps, text-to-pay |
| Textmagic | 4.9¢ a text, or 1¢ on your Twilio | $108.00 / $47.35 | $500.00 / $228.15 | Inbox plus email, WhatsApp, calls |
| Salesmsg | Monthly credit plans | $89.00 | $351.50 | Sales teams texting one to one |
| ClickSend | Prepaid, per text | about $68.68 | about $247.48 | Agencies reselling under their own brand |
| SimpleTexting, for reference | Monthly credit plans | $84.00 | $341.50 |
EZ Texting totals use the local number its plans include (a toll-free number is $25 a month more) and assume carrier fees are included, as its FAQ says; its pricing footnotes say they’re billed separately. Textedly totals include its $8 telecom surcharge. ClickSend totals use the rate its calculator shows at each size: 2.85¢ a text at 2,000 texts, 2.03¢ at 10,000. TextScaleHQ uses Twilio’s list price ($0.0083 a text) plus carrier fees at $0.0043, a typical mix within Twilio’s $0.003 to $0.005 range. Platform names jump to each review below.
Why people look for an alternative
SimpleTexting is a solid all-in-one tool, with a shared inbox, drips and apps. The usual reasons to look elsewhere are price per text once you send a few thousand a month (5.5¢ per extra credit on its $29 plan), running several businesses (extra numbers are $10 a month and can’t run campaigns), and wanting to own your number. Our full SimpleTexting comparison goes line by line.
The 7 alternatives
TextScaleHQ
Best for: Small businesses and agencies sending campaigns to lists, who want to pay their carrier’s own price.
What it does well
- Flat $29, $59 or $199 a month; Twilio or Vonage bills each text at cost
- 2, 5 or unlimited businesses, each with its own number, list and opt-outs
- AI Promo plans weeks of texts from your own offers
- Per-person link tracking, QR sign-up signs, daytime-only sending built in
Watch out for
- You open a Twilio or Vonage account first
- No shared inbox, drips or mobile app
- Email support only
Price: $56.35 at 2,000 texts, $187.15 at 10,000, with Twilio’s fees and a toll-free number. 30-day free trial.
Full comparisonEZ Texting
Best for: Teams that want a shared inbox, AI replies and workflows with nothing to set up.
What it does well
- Team inbox and AI Reply on every plan, plus Workflows
- iOS and Android apps, RCS, text-to-pay
- HubSpot, Mailchimp and Shopify integrations
Watch out for
- Every plan includes only 500 texts, then 3¢ to 4¢ each
- Client sub-accounts need the $125 Scale plan
- Its terms let it refuse to port your number out
Price: $25 (+$5 telecom fee), $75 or $125 a month by list size, with a local number; toll-free is $25 a month.
EZ Texting pricing, EZ Texting termsFull comparisonSlickText
Best for: Shops that want automations like birthday and abandoned-cart texts.
What it does well
- Visual workflows, including Shopify abandoned cart
- Brands: separate number, contacts and opt-outs per business
- Phone and chat support on weekdays, iOS app
Watch out for
- No published price for extra credits, so going over means the next plan
- Credits roll over one month, lost if you downgrade or cancel
- Extra brands may cost extra (price not published)
Price: $29 for 500 texts to $939 for 50,000, plus $0.0042 a text in carrier fees.
SlickText pricingFull comparisonTextedly
Best for: Single-location businesses that want drips, mobile apps and text-to-pay in one bill.
What it does well
- Free drip campaigns, birthday texts and keyword replies
- One toll-free and one local number included
- iOS and Android apps, review requests
Watch out for
- No sub-accounts for agencies
- Extra texts in blocks of 500 for $30 (about 6¢ each)
- Its terms say subscriptions aren’t refunded and account data is deleted when the account ends; export first
Price: $29 for 500 texts to $1,020 for 50,000, plus an $8 monthly telecom surcharge (per its help center). Totals above include the $8.
Textedly pricing, Telecom surcharge, Textedly termsTextmagic
Best for: Teams that want texting, email, WhatsApp and calls in one inbox, or no monthly fee.
What it does well
- Pay-as-you-go credit that never expires
- BYOC: use your own Twilio for 1¢ a text
- Unlimited users, phone and chat support
Watch out for
- 4.9¢ a text on pay-as-you-go adds up
- Sub-accounts closed to new sign-ups since May 2024
- No link click tracking for texts in its help center
Price: 4.9¢ a text plus a $10 number, or 1¢ a text on top of your own Twilio.
Textmagic pricingFull comparisonSalesmsg
Best for: Sales and support teams texting and calling customers one to one from a CRM.
What it does well
- Shared inboxes, AI agents, a power dialer
- Two-way sync with HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive
- Unlimited client organizations through its Agency Portal
Watch out for
- Replies and failed sends use credits too
- Each client organization needs its own plan
- Built for conversations more than campaigns
Price: $25 for 500 credits to $249 for 7,500 on Basic, plus carrier fees.
Salesmsg pricingFull comparisonClickSend
Best for: Agencies that want to resell texting under their own brand, and low or irregular senders.
What it does well
- No monthly fee; credit lasts while your account is active
- Free unlimited sub-accounts, and a white-label reseller account for $30 a month
- Link click tracking, 24/7 live chat
Watch out for
- Your per-text rate depends on how much you prepay
- No sign-up form or QR builder found
- Per-text price plus a flat carrier fee; bigger top-ups lower the rate
Price: 2.85¢ a text on a $20 top-up, 2.03¢ from a $100 top-up, plus a flat 0.41¢ carrier fee and $3.48 a month for a toll-free number.
ClickSend pricing, How pricing worksHow to pick
EZ Texting, Textmagic or Salesmsg, for a shared inbox and replies.
TextScaleHQ or Textmagic on your own Twilio cost least once you send a few thousand.
TextScaleHQ, SlickText Brands or ClickSend sub-accounts keep each one separate.
EZ Texting, SlickText or Textedly supply the number and register it for you.
Questions
What is the cheapest alternative to SimpleTexting?
At 2,000 texts a month, Textmagic on your own Twilio (about $47) and TextScaleHQ (about $56) come in lowest, then ClickSend at about $69. At 10,000 texts, TextScaleHQ (about $187) leads, then Textmagic on your own Twilio (about $228) and ClickSend (about $247).
Which SimpleTexting alternative is best for agencies?
One that keeps each client separate: TextScaleHQ businesses, SlickText Brands, ClickSend sub-accounts or Salesmsg organizations. See our agency guide for how each handles numbers, opt-outs and billing.
Which alternatives have a shared inbox?
EZ Texting, SlickText, Textedly, Textmagic, Salesmsg and ClickSend. TextScaleHQ doesn’t; it handles STOP, START and HELP only.
Can I keep my SimpleTexting number?
Ask SimpleTexting whether it can be ported before you cancel. Otherwise start with a new number on the new platform.
Do these prices include carrier fees?
Yes. Every total adds the carrier fees each platform lists, and a sending number: toll-free where it costs extra, the included local number on EZ Texting.
SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, SlickText, Textmagic, Salesmsg, Textedly, ClickSend, Twilio and Vonage are trademarks of their owners. TextScaleHQ isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
