SlickText
SMS marketing with workflows and popups, every feature on every plan
SlickText report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 18, 2026
Best for text marketing with popups and workflows
SlickText is text marketing for the US and Canada, with every feature on every plan: segmented mass texts, branching workflows, popups, forms and landing pages, and a two-way inbox. 1,000 credits is $40.83 a month billed yearly, and incoming texts are free. It's texting only, so it won't help with WhatsApp or Instagram.
Who SlickText is for
- Great if you want to grow a text list with website popups and landing pages
- Handy when you want branching workflows without paying for a higher tier
- Good for nonprofits, with 20% off any standard plan
Who SlickText is not for
- Not for you if you text customers outside the US and Canada
- Pricey if you want RCS, at $500 to set up and $200 a year
- Tight if you bank credits, as unused ones roll over for one billing term only
Why SlickText gets a 2.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for money1,000 credits, enough to text 1,000 customers once, is $40.83 a month billed yearly ($49 monthly). Carriers add a small fee per text, passed on without markup, and there's no automatic overage charge. That's ordinary for this category, and it says it will match SimpleTexting's prices.
- CFree plan and trialNo free plan, but a 14-day free trial with every feature and no credit card. Long enough to build a popup and send a first campaign.
- CFeaturesThe texting job done fully, with more automation than most: segments, branching workflows, popups, forms and landing pages, a two-way inbox and RCS. But texting is one channel of this category, and it only works in the US and Canada.
- CEase of useNo App Store rating on record. Every plan has the same features, but there's a number to register, which SlickText says often takes hours, and workflows to build.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWeb, iPhone and Android, with Shopify, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Zapier and Make. Texts only reach the US and Canada, and there's no desktop app, which an A needs.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SlickText's own pages on 18 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/slicktext#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/slicktext.svg" alt="SlickText: 2.2 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where SlickText stands among SMS and chat marketing tools
SlickText's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 14 other SMS and chat marketing tools we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 1 of 14) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $24.17 a month, against a middle price of $26.59 for the category: 6 of the 13 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 15 SMS and chat marketing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. SlickText’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 3 of 14, level with 6
- CFree plan and trialAbove 1 of 14, level with 13
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 14, level with 7
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 14, level with 12
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 14, level with 13
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 14 SMS and chat marketing tools. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep SlickText, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace SlickText you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 6 of the 14 other SMS and chat marketing tools grade higher. It costs $290.04 a year.
What you could make
- Popups and forms: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers.
- Email sent in volume that still reaches the inbox.
- Texts from a business number, registered with the carriers.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Shopify, Mailchimp and HubSpot among them.
What this rests on. SlickText’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is SlickText?
SlickText is a text marketing service for the United States and Canada. It sends mass texts to segments, handles one-to-one replies in an inbox, runs drip and branching workflows, and grows lists with popups, web forms and landing pages. Every plan has the same features, and the price follows how many message credits you buy each month.
SlickText is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.17 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). See every plan
Good for
- Small US and Canadian businesses starting SMS marketing
- Stores and brands growing a text list with website popups
- Nonprofits, with 20% off any standard plan
Worth knowing
- Works only for messaging in the United States and Canada.
- Carriers add a small fee per message, passed through without markup; there is no automatic overage charge, so you upgrade when credits run low.
- RCS costs a $500 one-time setup fee and $200 a year in maintenance.
- Unused credits roll over for one billing term only: one month on monthly plans, one year on annual plans.
Key features
- Campaigns and segments
- Personalized mass texts to dynamic segments of unlimited contacts, with picture messages of up to 1,600 characters.
- Workflows
- Automations from simple drip sequences to branching journeys, included on every plan.
- Popups, forms and landing pages
- Branded website popups, embeddable forms and landing pages that collect phone numbers and other contact details.
- Two-way inbox
- One-to-one conversations with subscribers; incoming texts are free and do not use credits.
- Sending numbers
- Choose a local 10DLC number, toll-free number, short code or RCS, with carrier registration often done within hours.
- Analytics
- Reports on campaign and workflow performance across messages and subscriber touchpoints.
SlickText pricing
- Starts at
- $24.17 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial with every feature, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 500 credits | $24.17per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly) | Every feature, unlimited contacts, free incoming texts and rollover credits. An SMS segment uses 1 credit and an MMS 3. |
| 1,000 credits | $40.83per month for 1,000 credits, billed annually ($49 billed monthly) | Same features with twice the credits. |
| 2,000 credits | $65.83per month for 2,000 credits, billed annually ($79 billed monthly) | Same features with more credits. |
| 3,500 credits | $107.50per month for 3,500 credits, billed annually ($129 billed monthly) | Adds a free one-on-one onboarding session. The 5,000-credit step is $140.83 billed yearly ($169 monthly). |
| 10,000 credits | $265.83per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($319 billed monthly) | Same features with onboarding. The 25,000-credit step is $482.50 billed yearly ($579 monthly). |
| 50,000 credits | $782.50per month for 50,000 credits, billed annually ($939 billed monthly) | Adds a dedicated customer success manager. Larger programs get custom Enterprise quotes. |
Read from slicktext.com on Oct 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with SlickText before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountTwo months free with yearly billing
SlickText's pricing page gives two free months of credits for paying yearly: 500 credits a month is $290 a year against $29 a month.
Stated on slicktext.com - Nonprofit20% off for nonprofits
Eligible nonprofits get 20% off any standard plan by contacting the sales team, according to the pricing page FAQ.
Stated on slicktext.com - Other savingsPrice match against SimpleTexting
SlickText says it will match any SimpleTexting standard plan price, with custom quotes for high-volume needs.
Stated on slicktext.com
Works with
- Shopify
- Mailchimp
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Constant Contact
- ActiveCampaign
- Zapier
- Make
SlickText alternatives
- SlickText vs SimpleTexting
Free trial · from $23.20/mo
- SlickText vs EZ Texting
Free trial · from $20/mo
- SlickText vs Textedly
Free trial · from $29/mo
- SlickText vs Postscript
Free trial · from $49/mo
Common questions
Is SlickText free?
No, SlickText is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial with every feature, no credit card required.
How much does SlickText cost?
SlickText lists 6 plans. 500 credits: $24.17 per month for 500 credits, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 1,000 credits: $40.83 per month for 1,000 credits, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). 2,000 credits: $65.83 per month for 2,000 credits, billed annually ($79 billed monthly). 3,500 credits: $107.50 per month for 3,500 credits, billed annually ($129 billed monthly). 10,000 credits: $265.83 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($319 billed monthly). 50,000 credits: $782.50 per month for 50,000 credits, billed annually ($939 billed monthly). Prices were read from slicktext.com on Oct 18, 2026.
What platforms does SlickText work on?
SlickText is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does SlickText offer any discounts?
SlickText publicly lists the following: Two months free with yearly billing; 20% off for nonprofits; Price match against SimpleTexting.
Does SlickText have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. SlickText is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does SlickText have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. SlickText is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is SlickText open source?
SlickText is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
What does SlickText integrate with?
SlickText's listing names Shopify, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Zapier and Make. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes SlickText?
SlickText is made by Slick Innovations, LLC. It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to SlickText?
The closest alternatives to SlickText in our directory are SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, Textedly, Postscript and Attentive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SlickText.
How does SlickText compare with other SMS and chat marketing tools?
SlickText's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 2 of the 14 other SMS and chat marketing tools we grade, and level with 6. It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 1 of 14) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Is SlickText good value for money?
ToolGPA grades SlickText C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $24.17 a month, against a middle price of $26.59 for the category: 6 of the 13 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Could I make my own version of SlickText?
To replace SlickText you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 6 of the 14 other SMS and chat marketing tools grade higher. It costs $290.04 a year. What you could not make: Texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. Email sent in volume that still reaches the inbox. Texts from a business number, registered with the carriers. A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 18, 2026.