Alternatives · SMS & Chat
TextMagic alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best TextMagic alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.
TextMagic compared with 8 alternatives: SimpleTexting, ClickSend, EZ Texting, Sinch, SlickText and 3 more.
TextMagic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at No monthly fee; 4.9¢ per US text, billed from prepaid credit. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextMagicThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SimpleTexting | Free trial · from $23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ClickSend | Free trial · from $20 | Trial only | Web |
| EZ Texting | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sinch | Paid | No | Web |
| SlickText | Free trial · from $24.17/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BulkSMS | Paid | No | Web |
| MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SMS-Magic | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from TextMagic
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, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which TextMagic has.
- ClickSend does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Small businesses that text occasionally and do not want a monthly subscription
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, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Small businesses in the US and Canada starting with text marketing
Sinch
Messaging, voice and email APIs plus campaign apps
- Sinch lists no iOS and Android apps, which TextMagic has.
- Sinch also covers whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
- Sinch does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation, live chat and business texting, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Developers adding SMS, voice or verification to their own product
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 marketing automation, forms and popups.
- SlickText does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing
BulkSMS
Prepaid bulk SMS with web platform, API, RCS and incoming numbers
- BulkSMS lists no iOS and Android apps, which TextMagic has.
- BulkSMS also covers whatsApp messaging.
- BulkSMS does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Businesses that send occasional bulk SMS without a subscription
MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage)
Business SMS, MMS, RCS and WhatsApp platform with a team inbox
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) starts at $99 per month for 3,000 SMS, billed monthly.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) lists no iOS and Android apps, which TextMagic has.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) does not cover workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Businesses that send appointment reminders and order updates by text
SMS-Magic
Texting and WhatsApp messaging that runs inside Salesforce and Zoho
- SMS-Magic starts at $7 per user / month (Salesforce, US; billing basis not shown).
- SMS-Magic lists no iOS and Android apps, which TextMagic has.
- SMS-Magic also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- SMS-Magic does not cover workflow automation, email campaigns and live chat, which TextMagic does.
Suits: Salesforce teams that want texting logged against contact and lead records
Limits worth knowing in TextMagic
- Cost depends on volume: 4.9¢ per US text, plus $10 per month for each number after its first free month.
- Longer messages cost extra; one part is 160 plain or 70 Unicode characters.
- US 10DLC brand and campaign registration is required for local numbers, and the pricing page lists a fee for it.
- After the first 10,000 emails, email is billed per message at $0.001 at the volumes the page lists.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TextMagic?
The alternatives to TextMagic in this directory are SimpleTexting, ClickSend, EZ Texting, Sinch, SlickText, BulkSMS, MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) and SMS-Magic. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TextMagic.
Is there a free alternative to TextMagic?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. SimpleTexting, ClickSend, EZ Texting, SlickText, MessageMedia (now Sinch Engage) and SMS-Magic 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.