Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Cellcast alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Cellcast alternative is Mobile Message (2.0 GPA).
Cellcast compared with 5 alternatives: Mobile Message, Kudosity, ClickSend, SMSGlobal and MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage).
Cellcast has a free plan. Paid plans start at A$87 per month for Infinity Essential; pay as you go from A$0.028 per SMS. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CellcastThis tool | Free plan · from $87/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mobile Message | Free trial · from $20 | Trial only | Web |
| Kudosity | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| ClickSend | Free trial · from $20 | Trial only | Web |
| SMSGlobal | Paid | No | Web |
| MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Cellcast
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cellcast.
- Mobile Message also covers workflow automation.
- Mobile Message does not cover live chat and review collection, which Cellcast does.
Suits: Australian businesses that text a few hundred to a few thousand people
Kudosity
Pay-as-you-go SMS, MMS, WhatsApp and RCS platform from Australia
- Kudosity has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cellcast.
- Kudosity also covers whatsApp messaging.
- Kudosity does not cover live chat and review collection, which Cellcast does.
Suits: Australian businesses that need ACMA-compliant SMS
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cellcast.
- ClickSend does not cover live chat and review collection, which Cellcast does.
Suits: Small businesses that text occasionally and do not want a monthly subscription
SMSGlobal
Pay-as-you-go SMS, WhatsApp and voice messaging with an API
- SMSGlobal has no free plan, unlike Cellcast.
- SMSGlobal also covers whatsApp messaging.
- SMSGlobal does not cover live chat and review collection, which Cellcast does.
Suits: Organizations sending reminders and alerts across several regions
MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage)
Business SMS, MMS, RCS and WhatsApp platform with a team inbox
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) starts at $99 per month for 3,000 SMS, billed monthly.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cellcast.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) also covers shared inbox, marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) does not cover live chat and review collection, which Cellcast does.
Suits: Businesses that send appointment reminders and order updates by text
Limits worth knowing in Cellcast
- All prices are in Australian dollars and exclude GST.
- Credits above the monthly allowance on Infinity plans are billed by usage.
- A dedicated number is a paid add-on, and call recording and IVR are limited to higher plans.
- MMS bundles are listed at A$0.28 to A$0.34 a message, with a lower sale price shown beside each.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cellcast?
The alternatives to Cellcast in this directory are Mobile Message, Kudosity, ClickSend, SMSGlobal and MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage). Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cellcast.
Is there a free alternative to Cellcast?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Mobile Message, Kudosity, ClickSend and MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) offer a free trial.
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.