Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Hellotext alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Hellotext alternative is Manychat (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Hellotext compared with 5 alternatives: Postscript, Attentive, Recart, Emotive and Manychat.
Hellotext has a free plan. Paid plans start at $67 per month, billed yearly ($74 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Hellotext starts at $67 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Postscript and Manychat start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Hellotext
Postscript
SMS and RCS marketing for Shopify stores, billed per message sent
- Postscript starts at $49 per month minimum spend on messages, with no platform fee.
- Postscript has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hellotext.
- Postscript does not cover shared inbox, whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Hellotext does.
Suits: Shopify stores starting or growing an SMS list
Attentive
SMS, email, RCS and push marketing for retail brands, sold by quote
- Attentive has no free plan, unlike Hellotext.
- Attentive also covers email campaigns.
- Attentive does not cover shared inbox, whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Hellotext does.
Suits: Retail and ecommerce brands with large text and email lists
Recart
SMS marketing and popup list growth for Shopify stores
- Recart starts at $200 per month for List Growth, quarterly commitment.
- Recart has no free plan, unlike Hellotext.
- Recart also covers online store.
- Recart does not cover shared inbox, whatsApp messaging and chatbots, which Hellotext does.
Suits: Shopify stores that want help growing their SMS list
Emotive
SMS marketing and ad attribution for ecommerce brands
- Emotive has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hellotext.
- Emotive also covers ad creative and online store.
- Emotive does not cover shared inbox, whatsApp messaging, chatbots and popups, which Hellotext does.
Suits: Ecommerce brands that want hands-on help running SMS
Manychat
Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger DM automation for creators and shops
- Manychat starts at $169 per year as an App Store purchase ($17 billed monthly).
- Manychat also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Manychat also covers live chat.
- Manychat does not cover shared inbox, sMS marketing and popups, which Hellotext does.
Suits: Creators who send links or freebies when followers comment a keyword
Limits worth knowing in Hellotext
- Starter is limited to a single-user workspace; collaborators start on the Small plan.
- WhatsApp conversation fees are Meta's and are billed to you; SMS is billed at $0.01 each in the US once the included amount is used.
- Messages beyond the plan allowance on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and webchat are billed at $2 per 1,000.
- Prices and SMS rates vary by country; the US page was read. Email and push are only on Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hellotext?
The alternatives to Hellotext in this directory are Postscript, Attentive, Recart, Emotive and Manychat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hellotext.
Is there a free alternative to Hellotext?
Yes. Manychat has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hellotext alternatives work on Android?
The Hellotext listing does not include an Android app. Manychat lists one.
Which Hellotext alternatives work on iOS?
The Hellotext listing does not include an iOS app. Manychat lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.