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Sakari alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sakari alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.

Sakari compared with 7 alternatives: SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Textedly, SlickText, Heymarket and 2 more.

Sakari is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SakariThis toolFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SimpleTextingFree trial · from $23.20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
EZ TextingFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TextedlyFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SlickTextFree trial · from $24.17/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HeymarketFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb
TextUsFrom $299/moNoWeb
TrumpiaPaidNoWeb

Price against what you get

Sakari starts at $25 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SimpleTexting.

EZ Texting and SlickText start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSakariSimpleTextingEZ TextingTextedlySlickTextHeymarketTextUs

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of SMS and chat marketing tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Sakari

  1. 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 forms.
    • SimpleTexting does not cover shared inbox, which Sakari does.

    Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text

    SimpleTexting vs SakariSimpleTexting pricing and details

  2. 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 qR codes.
    • EZ Texting does not cover shared inbox, which Sakari does.

    Suits: Small businesses in the US and Canada starting with text marketing

    EZ Texting vs SakariEZ Texting pricing and details

  3. Textedly

    Mass texting with every feature on every plan, priced by volume

    • Textedly starts at $29 per month for 500 messages (600 if billed annually).
    • Textedly also covers review collection.
    • Textedly does not cover shared inbox, which Sakari does.

    Suits: Restaurants, salons and retail stores texting offers to regulars

    Textedly vs SakariTextedly pricing and details

  4. SlickText

    SMS marketing with workflows and popups, every feature on every plan

    • SlickText starts at $24.17 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • SlickText also covers forms and popups.
    • SlickText does not cover shared inbox, which Sakari does.

    Suits: Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing

    SlickText vs SakariSlickText pricing and details

  5. 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 Sakari has.
    • Heymarket also covers AI agents.

    Suits: Support, sales and recruiting teams that talk to customers by text

    Heymarket vs SakariHeymarket pricing and details

  6. 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 Sakari has.
    • TextUs also covers whatsApp messaging.

    Suits: Staffing and recruiting teams texting candidates and employees

    TextUs vs SakariTextUs pricing and details

  7. Trumpia

    Automated text and multichannel messaging for businesses

    • Trumpia lists no iOS and Android apps, which Sakari has.
    • Trumpia also covers surveys.
    • Trumpia does not cover shared inbox, which Sakari does.

    Suits: Small businesses and nonprofits sending promotions, reminders and alerts

    Trumpia vs SakariTrumpia pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sakari

  • You are billed for every segment sent and received, about 160 characters each, and MMS costs $0.02 more than the plan's rate.
  • Sakari cannot message from your current mobile number; you choose a new local, toll-free, landline or VoIP number.
  • Additional numbers start at $4 a month, and purchases are non-refundable per the pricing FAQ.
  • Only the $25 entry price was readable; the slider's higher steps and annual prices are not shown in page text.
Sakari pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sakari?

The alternatives to Sakari in this directory are SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Textedly, SlickText, Heymarket, TextUs and Trumpia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sakari.

Is there a free alternative to Sakari?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Textedly, SlickText and Heymarket 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.