Alternatives · SMS & Chat
SMS-Magic alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SMS-Magic alternative is TextMagic (2.2 GPA).
SMS-Magic compared with 5 alternatives: TextMagic, ClickSend, Sakari, Heymarket and TextUs.
SMS-Magic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per user / month (Salesforce, US; billing basis not shown). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 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
SMS-Magic starts at $7 a month for each person 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.
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 SMS-Magic
TextMagic
Pay-as-you-go business SMS and email with a shared inbox
- TextMagic starts at No monthly fee; 4.9¢ per US text, billed from prepaid credit.
- TextMagic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- TextMagic also covers workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat.
- TextMagic does not cover marketing automation and whatsApp messaging, which SMS-Magic does.
Suits: Small businesses that text unevenly and want no monthly commitment
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 does not cover shared inbox, marketing automation and whatsApp messaging, which SMS-Magic does.
Suits: Small businesses that text occasionally and do not want a monthly subscription
Sakari
SMS marketing and two-way texting with a dedicated number
- Sakari starts at $25 per month.
- Sakari also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sakari does not cover whatsApp messaging, which SMS-Magic does.
Suits: Small and mid-size teams sending promotional and reminder texts
Heymarket
Shared inbox for business texting and email
- Heymarket starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually.
- Heymarket also covers AI agents.
- Heymarket does not cover whatsApp messaging, which SMS-Magic 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.
Suits: Staffing and recruiting teams texting candidates and employees
Limits worth knowing in SMS-Magic
- The prices read were the Salesforce, United States set; Zoho, other CRMs and other countries are priced separately.
- The page has a Monthly/Yearly toggle marked 'Save 20%' and does not say which basis the displayed figures use.
- Add-ons: mobile app license $5 a month, virtual phone number $2 a month and US brand registration $41.50 a month.
- It is a CRM add-on, so it runs inside Salesforce or Zoho rather than as a standalone web product, except through its separate portal.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SMS-Magic?
The alternatives to SMS-Magic in this directory are TextMagic, ClickSend, Sakari, Heymarket and TextUs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SMS-Magic.
Is there a free alternative to SMS-Magic?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. TextMagic, ClickSend, Sakari and Heymarket offer a free trial.
Which SMS-Magic alternatives work on Android?
The SMS-Magic listing does not include an Android app. TextMagic and Sakari list one.
Which SMS-Magic alternatives work on iOS?
The SMS-Magic listing does not include an iOS app. TextMagic and Sakari list one.
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.