CallFire vs Textellent
Both are in SMS marketing. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Textellent's cheapest paid plan is $49/mo, against $99/mo for CallFire.
- Fees: CallFire No monthly fee; 6 cents per minute or text; Textellent states none.
| CallFire | Textellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $99/mo | from $49/mo |
| Free plan | No | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Lite ($99/mo); Startup ($199/mo); Grow ($299/mo); Pro ($599/mo); Pay As You Go () | Essentials ($59/mo, $49/mo annual, $588/yr); Standard ($119/mo, $99/mo annual, $1188/yr) |
| Fees | No monthly fee; 6 cents per minute or text | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Text messaging to prospects and customers; Voice broadcast to large contact lists; IVR and automated phone systems; Call tracking of advertising performance | 1:1 texting and mass texting; Automated messages; Free incoming SMS; MMS and image texting |
| Checked on | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-06 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
CallFire
- Unlimited contacts on every plan
- Pay as you go option with no monthly fee
- Free inbound call recording and real-time reporting included
Trade-offs
- Unused allowances expire at the end of the cycle
- Phone number and keyword rentals are extra
- The page does not state a trial length
Textellent
- 14-day free trial
- Unlimited contacts
- Free carrier registration on Essentials
Trade-offs
- Essentials includes only 1 user and 1 line
- Add-ons such as users and keywords cost extra
- Premium is by quote