Alternatives · SMS & Chat
MessageDesk alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MessageDesk alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.
MessageDesk compared with 5 alternatives: Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, TextUs and Text Request.
MessageDesk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per user / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MessageDeskThis tool | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Heymarket | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SimpleTexting | Free trial · from $23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| EZ Texting | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| TextUs | From $299/mo | No | Web |
| Text Request | Free trial · from $59.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
MessageDesk starts at $29 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SimpleTexting.
EZ Texting starts 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 MessageDesk
Heymarket
Shared inbox for business texting and email
- Heymarket starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually.
- Heymarket lists no iOS and Android apps, which MessageDesk has.
- Heymarket also covers marketing automation and AI agents.
- Heymarket does not cover workflow automation, which MessageDesk does.
Suits: Support, sales and recruiting teams that talk to customers by text
SimpleTexting
SMS marketing and two-way texting priced by monthly message credits
- SimpleTexting starts at $23.20 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- SimpleTexting also covers marketing automation and forms.
- SimpleTexting does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which MessageDesk does.
Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text
EZ Texting
SMS, MMS and RCS marketing for US and Canadian businesses
- EZ Texting starts at $20 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- EZ Texting also covers marketing automation and qR codes.
- EZ Texting does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which MessageDesk does.
Suits: Small businesses in the US and Canada starting with text marketing
TextUs
Business texting for recruiting, sales and customer teams
- TextUs starts at $299 per month, 12-month term.
- TextUs lists no iOS and Android apps, which MessageDesk has.
- TextUs also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- TextUs does not cover workflow automation, which MessageDesk does.
Suits: Staffing and recruiting teams texting candidates and employees
Text Request
Business texting with a shared dashboard, priced by included texts
- Text Request starts at $59.99 per month for 1,000 texts, billed monthly.
- Text Request also lists a browser extension.
- Text Request lists no iOS and Android apps, which MessageDesk has.
Suits: Small US businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price
Limits worth knowing in MessageDesk
- Team has a 3-user minimum, and the monthly price is on an annual contract billed monthly.
- It supports 10-digit US and Canada numbers; landline, VoIP and Twilio numbers work, cell phone numbers do not.
- The iOS and Android apps are marked beta, and the open API is listed as coming soon.
- Mass broadcasts live in a separate credit-based product, Reach, billed at $0.05 per credit beyond your allotment.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MessageDesk?
The alternatives to MessageDesk in this directory are Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, TextUs and Text Request. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MessageDesk.
Is there a free alternative to MessageDesk?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting and Text Request offer a free trial.
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.