SimpleTexting 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
- SimpleTexting's cheapest paid plan is $33.20/mo, against $49/mo for Textellent.
- Fees: SimpleTexting Extra credits 5.5 cents each; $4 one-time carrier registration; carrier fees extra; Textellent states none.
| SimpleTexting | Textellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $33.20/mo | from $49/mo |
| Free plan | No | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | 500 texts a month, local number ($39/mo, $33.20/mo annual, $398.40/yr) | Essentials ($59/mo, $49/mo annual, $588/yr); Standard ($119/mo, $99/mo annual, $1188/yr) |
| Fees | Extra credits 5.5 cents each; $4 one-time carrier registration; carrier fees extra | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Mass texting and two-way messaging; Auto-replies and drip campaigns; Picture messaging (3 credits each); AI Assist message generator | 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.
SimpleTexting
- Free trial with no credit card
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited contacts and three users on every paid plan
- Free replies and incoming messages
Trade-offs
- The price depends on texts per month and number type, so the cost is not one fixed number
- Carrier fees are extra, and there is a $4 one-time carrier registration
- Extra users are $20 a month each
- Extra credits are billed at 5.5 cents each
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