Alternatives · SMS & Chat
TextUs alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best TextUs alternative for most people is SimpleTexting (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools.
TextUs compared with 5 alternatives: Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText.
TextUs is a paid product, starting at $299 per month, 12-month term. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextUsThis tool | From $299/mo | No | Web |
| Heymarket | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SimpleTexting | Free trial · from $23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| EZ Texting | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sakari | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| SlickText | Free trial · from $24.17/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
TextUs starts at $299 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SimpleTexting.
Heymarket, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText start lower without scoring higher.
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 TextUs
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 TextUs does.
Suits: Support, sales and recruiting teams that talk to customers by text
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 also covers forms.
- SimpleTexting does not cover shared inbox and whatsApp messaging, which TextUs does.
Suits: Small US businesses sending promotions and reminders by text
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 also covers qR codes.
- EZ Texting does not cover shared inbox and whatsApp messaging, which TextUs does.
Suits: Small businesses in the US and Canada starting with text marketing
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 TextUs does.
Suits: Small and mid-size teams sending promotional and reminder texts
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 also covers forms and popups.
- SlickText does not cover shared inbox and whatsApp messaging, which TextUs does.
Suits: Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing
Limits worth knowing in TextUs
- Every agreement starts with a 12-month term; month-to-month plans are not offered, though monthly billing is available on a 12-month commitment.
- Messages are bought as credits: a standard text is 1 credit, longer or emoji texts use more, and MMS uses 3.
- Overage past what you bought is billed at $0.05 per message.
- Pro includes email and ticket support; a named Customer Success Manager is Enterprise only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TextUs?
The alternatives to TextUs in this directory are Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TextUs.
Is there a free alternative to TextUs?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Heymarket, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText offer a free trial.
Which TextUs alternatives work on Android?
The TextUs listing does not include an Android app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText list one.
Which TextUs alternatives work on iOS?
The TextUs listing does not include an iOS app. SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Sakari and SlickText list one.
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.