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Text Request alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Text Request alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools. The best free one is Sendblue (1.6 GPA).

Text Request compared with 8 alternatives: SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Heymarket, TextUs, SlickText and 3 more.

Text Request is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59.99 per month for 1,000 texts, billed monthly. 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Text RequestThis toolFree trial · from $59.99/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
SimpleTextingFree trial · from $23.20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
EZ TextingFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HeymarketFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb
TextUsFrom $299/moNoWeb
SlickTextFree trial · from $24.17/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
MessageDeskFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SendblueFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb
TextBetterFrom $79/moNoWeb

Price against what you get

Text Request starts at $59.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 8 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SimpleTexting.

EZ Texting, Heymarket, SlickText and MessageDesk start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessText RequestSimpleTextingEZ TextingHeymarketTextUsSlickTextMessageDeskSendblueTextBetter

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

How each one differs from Text Request

  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 lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SimpleTexting lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • SimpleTexting also covers marketing automation and forms.
    • SimpleTexting does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which Text Request does.

    Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text

    SimpleTexting vs Text RequestSimpleTexting 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 lists iOS and Android apps.
    • EZ Texting lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • EZ Texting also covers marketing automation and qR codes.
    • EZ Texting does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which Text Request does.

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

    EZ Texting vs Text RequestEZ Texting pricing and details

  3. Heymarket

    Shared inbox for business texting and email

    • Heymarket starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Heymarket lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • Heymarket also covers marketing automation and AI agents.
    • Heymarket does not cover workflow automation, which Text Request does.

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

    Heymarket vs Text RequestHeymarket pricing and details

  4. TextUs

    Business texting for recruiting, sales and customer teams

    • TextUs starts at $299 per month, 12-month term.
    • TextUs lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • TextUs also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
    • TextUs does not cover workflow automation, which Text Request does.

    Suits: Staffing and recruiting teams texting candidates and employees

    TextUs vs Text RequestTextUs pricing and details

  5. 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 lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SlickText lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • SlickText also covers marketing automation, forms and popups.
    • SlickText does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which Text Request does.

    Suits: Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing

    SlickText vs Text RequestSlickText pricing and details

  6. MessageDesk

    Shared team text inbox that runs on your existing business numbers

    • MessageDesk starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
    • MessageDesk also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MessageDesk lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.

    Suits: Dispatch, staffing and field-service teams texting from existing numbers

    MessageDesk vs Text RequestMessageDesk pricing and details

  7. Sendblue

    iMessage, SMS and RCS messaging API sold per phone line

    • Sendblue starts at $100 per month per dedicated line.
    • Sendblue has a free plan, which Text Request lacks.
    • Sendblue lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.
    • Sendblue also covers AI agents.
    • Sendblue does not cover shared inbox, which Text Request does.

    Suits: Developers building AI agents that talk to people over iMessage

    Sendblue vs Text RequestSendblue pricing and details

  8. TextBetter

    Business texting from your existing landline, toll-free or VoIP number

    • TextBetter starts at $79 per month for 1 text-enabled number (Email to Text Solo).
    • TextBetter lists no browser extension, which Text Request has.

    Suits: Offices that want to text from a landline number they already publish

    TextBetter vs Text RequestTextBetter pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Text Request

  • Texts beyond the monthly allowance cost 5.8¢ down to 1.3¢ each, depending on the plan.
  • The API is only on Enterprise and higher; integrations and the Chrome extension need Starter or above.
  • The pricing page shows 20% off the first 3 months and a promo code banner; the list prices are recorded here.
  • One dashboard is one text line, so extra lines mean a higher plan or a $5 add-on on High Volume tiers.
Text Request pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Text Request?

The alternatives to Text Request in this directory are SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Heymarket, TextUs, SlickText, MessageDesk, Sendblue and TextBetter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Text Request.

Is there a free alternative to Text Request?

Yes. Sendblue has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Text Request alternatives work on Android?

The Text Request listing does not include an Android app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, SlickText and MessageDesk list one.

Which Text Request alternatives work on iOS?

The Text Request listing does not include an iOS app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, SlickText and MessageDesk 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.