SlickText 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
- SlickText's cheapest paid plan is $24.17/mo, against $49/mo for Textellent.
| SlickText | Textellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $24.17/mo | from $49/mo |
| Free plan | No | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | 500 credits a month ($29/mo, $24.17/mo annual, $290/yr); 1,000 credits a month ($49/mo, $40.83/mo annual, $490/yr); 2,000 credits a month ($79/mo, $65.83/mo annual, $790/yr); 5,000 credits a month ($169/mo) | Essentials ($59/mo, $49/mo annual, $588/yr); Standard ($119/mo, $99/mo annual, $1188/yr) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | All tools included in every plan; Unlimited contacts; Free incoming texts; Rollover credits | 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.
SlickText
- Every plan includes every tool
- Free trial with no credit card
- Live phone, chat and email support
- 20% nonprofit discount
Trade-offs
- Carrier fees apply on top of the plan price
- Plans are credit-based, so heavy senders move into higher tiers quickly
- RCS costs a $500 one-time setup and $200 a year
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