Alternatives · SMS & Chat
Sendblue alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sendblue alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.
Sendblue compared with 5 alternatives: Heymarket, TextUs, Text Request, SimpleTexting and Avochato.
Sendblue has a free plan. Paid plans start at $100 per month per dedicated line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SendblueThis tool | Free plan · from $100/mo | Yes | Web |
| Heymarket | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| TextUs | From $299/mo | No | Web |
| Text Request | Free trial · from $59.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| SimpleTexting | Free trial · from $23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Avochato | Free trial · from $0 | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Sendblue starts at $100 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Heymarket, Text Request and SimpleTexting.
TextUs scores higher without starting lower.
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 Sendblue
Heymarket
Shared inbox for business texting and email
- Heymarket starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually.
- Heymarket has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sendblue.
- Heymarket also covers shared inbox and marketing automation.
- Heymarket does not cover workflow automation, which Sendblue does.
Suits: Support, sales and recruiting teams that talk to customers by text
TextUs
Business texting for recruiting, sales and customer teams
- TextUs starts at $299 per month, 12-month term.
- TextUs has no free plan, unlike Sendblue.
- TextUs also covers shared inbox, marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- TextUs does not cover workflow automation and AI agents, which Sendblue 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sendblue.
- Text Request also lists a browser extension.
- Text Request also covers shared inbox.
- Text Request does not cover AI agents, which Sendblue does.
Suits: Small US businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sendblue.
- SimpleTexting also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimpleTexting also covers marketing automation and forms.
- SimpleTexting does not cover workflow automation and AI agents, which Sendblue does.
Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text
Avochato
Business texting with a shared inbox, broadcasts and AI agents
- Avochato starts at $0 platform fee, 8¢ per message segment, billed from a prepaid balance.
- Avochato has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sendblue.
- Avochato also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Avochato also covers shared inbox and live chat.
Suits: Support, sales or operations teams texting customers together
Limits worth knowing in Sendblue
- The $100 AI Agent plan is inbound-first with 1,000 inbound contacts a day; full outbound messaging is part of the custom Enterprise tier.
- The free sandbox has no dedicated number, no outbound messaging and no webhooks.
- Annual billing and volume discounts for 10 or more lines are available only by contacting sales.
- iMessage reaches Apple devices only; the vendor says each line can also send SMS and RCS.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sendblue?
The alternatives to Sendblue in this directory are Heymarket, TextUs, Text Request, SimpleTexting and Avochato. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sendblue.
Is there a free alternative to Sendblue?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Heymarket, Text Request, SimpleTexting and Avochato offer a free trial.
Which Sendblue alternatives work on Android?
The Sendblue listing does not include an Android app. SimpleTexting and Avochato list one.
Which Sendblue alternatives work on iOS?
The Sendblue listing does not include an iOS app. SimpleTexting and Avochato list 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.