Postscript 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
- Fees: Postscript $0 plan fee, $49 monthly minimum spend; $0.009 per SMS plus carrier fees, $0.008 per SMS plus carrier fees, $0.007 per SMS plus carrier fees, Custom pricing; contact sales; Textellent states none.
| Postscript | Textellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $49/mo | from $49/mo |
| Free plan | No | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($49/mo); Growth ($100/mo); Professional ($500/mo); Enterprise () | Essentials ($59/mo, $49/mo annual, $588/yr); Standard ($119/mo, $99/mo annual, $1188/yr) |
| Fees | $0 plan fee, $49 monthly minimum spend; $0.009 per SMS plus carrier fees; $0.008 per SMS plus carrier fees; $0.007 per SMS plus carrier fees; Custom pricing; contact sales | Not stated |
| Best for | Ecommerce | Not stated |
| Key features | Visual flow builder with cart and browse abandonment templates; Popups, checkout collection and opt-in forms; Segmentation using Shopify data and integrations; Response management for replying to texts | 1:1 texting and mass texting; Automated messages; Free incoming SMS; MMS and image texting |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Postscript
- Free trial on every self-serve plan
- Per-message rates drop on higher plans
- Dedicated toll-free number on every plan
Trade-offs
- The Starter plan has a $49 monthly minimum spend
- Message fees and carrier fees are charged on top of the plan fee
- Built for ecommerce brands, so less suited to other businesses
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