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Attentive alternatives
Attentive compared with 6 alternatives: Postscript, Klaviyo, SimpleTexting, Omnisend, EZ Texting and 1 more.
Attentive's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AttentiveThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Postscript | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Klaviyo | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| SimpleTexting | Free trial · from $23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Omnisend | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| EZ Texting | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SlickText | Free trial · from $24.17/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Attentive
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Postscript
SMS and RCS marketing for Shopify stores, billed per message sent
- Attentive also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Shopify stores starting or growing an SMS list
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Klaviyo
Email, text and push marketing built on online-store customer data
- Klaviyo has a free plan. Attentive does not.
- Klaviyo also covers forms and reports.
- Attentive also covers sMS marketing and popups.
Suits: Online stores, especially on Shopify, that market from order data
- Free trial · from $23.20/mo
SimpleTexting
SMS marketing and two-way texting priced by monthly message credits
- Only SimpleTexting lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimpleTexting also covers forms and business texting.
- Attentive also covers email campaigns and popups.
Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Omnisend
Email, SMS and push marketing for online stores, priced by contacts
- Omnisend has a free plan. Attentive does not.
- Omnisend also covers forms and reports.
- Attentive also covers sMS marketing and popups.
Suits: Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Wix stores
- Free trial · from $20/mo
EZ Texting
SMS, MMS and RCS marketing for US and Canadian businesses
- Only EZ Texting lists iOS and Android apps.
- EZ Texting also covers business texting and qR codes.
- Attentive also covers email campaigns and popups.
Suits: Small businesses in the US and Canada starting with text marketing
- Free trial · from $24.17/mo
SlickText
SMS marketing with workflows and popups, every feature on every plan
- Only SlickText lists iOS and Android apps.
- SlickText also covers forms and business texting.
- Attentive also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing
Limits worth knowing in Attentive
- No prices are published: every plan is quoted after a demo, based on messages sent, list size, channels and AI tools.
- AI Pro and AI Grow cost a flat monthly fee and AI Journeys is charged per click, on top of the messaging plan; the amounts are not shown.
- There is no free plan or self-serve trial; sign-up goes through the sales team.
- Messages can reach customers in 20 or more countries, as the site states.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Attentive?
The alternatives to Attentive in this directory are Postscript, Klaviyo, SimpleTexting, Omnisend, EZ Texting and SlickText. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Attentive.
Is there a free alternative to Attentive?
Yes. Klaviyo and Omnisend have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Attentive alternatives work on Android?
The Attentive listing does not include an Android app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting and SlickText list one.
Which Attentive alternatives work on iOS?
The Attentive listing does not include an iOS app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting and SlickText list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.