Postscript vs Textmagic
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; Textmagic $0.049 per US text at the 1,000-text level; toll-free number $10 a month.
| Postscript | Textmagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $49/mo | Not verified yet |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($49/mo); Growth ($100/mo); Professional ($500/mo); Enterprise () | Pay as you go () |
| 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 | $0.049 per US text at the 1,000-text level; toll-free number $10 a month |
| 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 | Mass texting and automation workflows; Shared team inbox and an omnichannel chat widget; Email campaigns; Unlimited contacts and users |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-03 |
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
Textmagic
- No monthly platform fee on pay as you go
- Unlimited contacts and users
- Free brand and use-case verification
- Free test balance to try it
Trade-offs
- Cost varies with volume and destination country, so there is no single monthly price
- A toll-free number is $10 a month (first month free)
- The example price on the page is for sending in the United States