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Head-to-head · SMS Chatbot Software

Boei vs TextIt

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Boei #3 in SMS Chatbot Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Boei
TextIt #4 in SMS Chatbot Software 8.7/10 90-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit TextIt

Boei leads on 1 check, TextIt on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBoei · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceBoei · $19/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTextIt · 6 of 6

Boei scores higher on our rubric for sms chatbot software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Boei is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $25/mo.

Boei is the better fit for CRM-heavy teams needing broad integrations. TextIt is the better fit for multilingual and multi-channel SMS programs.

  • Boei fits best

    CRM-heavy teams needing broad integrations

  • TextIt fits best

    Multilingual and multi-channel SMS programs

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Side by side

Feature Boei 8.9/10 Visit ↗ TextIt 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in SMS Chatbot Software #4 in SMS Chatbot Software
Best for CRM-heavy teams needing broad integrations Multilingual and multi-channel SMS programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo (best) $25/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days 90 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 90 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Live chat, Docs
Integrations 65+ integrations 2,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Boei 4/6 · TextIt 6/6
AI responses ✓ ✓
Workflow builder ✓ ✓
Two-way SMS ✓ ✓
Interactive menus Not checked yet ✓ (best)
MMS support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Message limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Bidirectional SMS with AI replies, follow-ups, and human handoff
  • Shared inbox across SMS, WhatsApp, email, websites, and other channels
  • Broad CRM, calendar, automation, API, and webhook integrations
  • Drag-and-drop flows support SMS and other messaging channels
  • AI classification, responses, summaries, and translation support
  • REST API, webhooks, Zapier, and multiple AI integrations
Cons
  • No permanent free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
  • SMS usage is a separate paid add-on
  • Starter is limited to 1 domain and 1 chatbot
  • No free plan after the 90-day trial
  • The paid plan covers 1,000 messaged contacts
  • MMS availability depends on the connected channel
Our verdict

Boei is an AI chatbot and customer-conversation platform for small businesses, teams, agencies, and enterprises. Its SMS capabilities include bidirectional messaging through Twilio, AI-generated replies, scheduled follow-ups, lead…

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TextIt is a web-based platform for building and operating interactive messaging workflows. Its drag-and-drop flow designer supports SMS and other channels, including Facebook and WhatsApp, while contact records, custom fields, groups,…

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  1. BoeiSMS Chatbot Software 8.97-day trial
  2. TextItSMS Chatbot Software 8.790-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Boei — where it wins

    • Bidirectional SMS with AI replies, follow-ups, and human handoff
    • Shared inbox across SMS, WhatsApp, email, websites, and other channels
    • Broad CRM, calendar, automation, API, and webhook integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
    • SMS usage is a separate paid add-on
    • Starter is limited to 1 domain and 1 chatbot
  • TextIt — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop flows support SMS and other messaging channels
    • AI classification, responses, summaries, and translation support
    • REST API, webhooks, Zapier, and multiple AI integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan after the 90-day trial
    • The paid plan covers 1,000 messaged contacts
    • MMS availability depends on the connected channel
  • Boei8.9/10 · 7-day trial

    Boei suits CRM-heavy teams that need SMS automation across a broad integration ecosystem.

    Visit BoeiFull verdict →
  • TextIt8.7/10 · 90-day trial

    A flexible SMS automation platform with strong flow design, AI, and integration options.

    Visit TextItFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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