Alternatives · SMS & Chat
BulkSMS alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded BulkSMS alternative is TextMagic (2.2 GPA).
BulkSMS compared with 7 alternatives: SMSGlobal, ClickSend, TextMagic, Clickatell, Sinch and 2 more.
BulkSMS's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSMSThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| SMSGlobal | Paid | No | Web |
| ClickSend | Free trial · from $20 | Trial only | Web |
| TextMagic | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clickatell | Paid | No | Web |
| Sinch | Paid | No | Web |
| Messente | Paid | No | Web |
| Mobile Message | Free trial · from $20 | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from BulkSMS
SMSGlobal
Pay-as-you-go SMS, WhatsApp and voice messaging with an API
Suits: Organizations sending reminders and alerts across several regions
ClickSend
Prepaid SMS and MMS sending by app, API or email, with no monthly fee
- ClickSend starts at $20 minimum top-up, then $0.0281 per SMS in the US.
- ClickSend does not cover whatsApp messaging, which BulkSMS does.
Suits: Small businesses that text occasionally and do not want a monthly subscription
TextMagic
Pay-as-you-go business SMS and email with a shared inbox
- TextMagic starts at No monthly fee; 4.9¢ per US text, billed from prepaid credit.
- TextMagic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- TextMagic also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat.
- TextMagic does not cover whatsApp messaging, which BulkSMS does.
Suits: Small businesses that text unevenly and want no monthly commitment
Clickatell
Chat commerce platform and SMS APIs for large brands
- Clickatell also covers workflow automation, AI agents and chatbots.
- Clickatell does not cover business texting, which BulkSMS does.
Suits: Banks, telecoms, airlines and retailers messaging customers at scale
Sinch
Messaging, voice and email APIs plus campaign apps
- Sinch also covers email campaigns and chatbots.
- Sinch does not cover business texting, which BulkSMS does.
Suits: Developers adding SMS, voice or verification to their own product
Messente
Business messaging API for SMS, Viber and WhatsApp
- Messente also covers email verification.
Suits: Developers adding SMS, Viber or WhatsApp notifications to a product
Mobile Message
Prepaid bulk SMS for Australian businesses, with API and email to SMS
- Mobile Message starts at A$20 for 500 credits, prepaid, at 4 cents per SMS.
- Mobile Message also covers workflow automation.
- Mobile Message does not cover whatsApp messaging, which BulkSMS does.
Suits: Australian businesses that text a few hundred to a few thousand people
Limits worth knowing in BulkSMS
- The pricing page shows an estimator, not a fixed price list; the cost per message depends on destination network and credits used.
- The number of credits per SMS varies by network, so message costs are only estimates until you ask for a quote.
- Larger volumes are priced through a quote from sales.
- Customers in South Africa contract with Celerity Systems; others with Celerity Messaging UK.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BulkSMS?
The alternatives to BulkSMS in this directory are SMSGlobal, ClickSend, TextMagic, Clickatell, Sinch, Messente and Mobile Message. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BulkSMS.
Is there a free alternative to BulkSMS?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. ClickSend, TextMagic and Mobile Message offer a free trial.
Which BulkSMS alternatives work on Android?
The BulkSMS listing does not include an Android app. TextMagic lists one.
Which BulkSMS alternatives work on iOS?
The BulkSMS listing does not include an iOS app. TextMagic lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.