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Head-to-head · Church Text Messaging Software

Gloo Communications vs DialMyCalls

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Gloo Communications #5 in Church Text Messaging Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Gloo
DialMyCalls #12 in Church Text Messaging Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit DialMyCalls

Gloo Communications leads on 1 check, DialMyCalls 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 scoreGloo Communications · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly DialMyCalls

Gloo Communications scores higher on our rubric for church text messaging software: 8.8 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #12.

Gloo Communications leads on included messages: 5000 messages/mo versus 150 messages/mo.

Gloo Communications is the better fit for churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging. DialMyCalls is the better fit for churches needing low-cost messaging across devices.

  • Gloo Communications fits best

    Churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging

  • DialMyCalls fits best

    Churches needing low-cost messaging across devices

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Side by side

Feature Gloo Communications 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DialMyCalls 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.0
Ranking #5 in Church Text Messaging Software #12 in Church Text Messaging Software
Best for Churches wanting high-volume free or low-cost messaging Churches needing low-cost messaging across devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $499.80/yr $9.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gloo Communications 5/6 · DialMyCalls 5/6
Two-way messaging ✓ ✓
Scheduled messages ✓ ✓
Recurring messages ✓ ✓
Audience segmentation ✓ ✓
Church software integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Included messages 5000 messages/mo (best) 150 messages/mo
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes SMS, MMS, groups, workflows, and 500 monthly credits
  • Paid plans include 5,000 monthly credits and unlimited groups
  • Supports prayer inboxes, polls, video messaging, and church integrations
  • Free service plus monthly plans starting at $9.99
  • Two-way, scheduled, recurring, and targeted messaging
  • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access
Cons
  • Gloo Free is limited to 500 message credits per month
  • The listed platform is web only
  • The 5,000-credit tier starts at $49 per month
  • Free service is limited to voice messages for up to 25 contacts weekly
  • Credit-based plans require monitoring monthly usage and overages
  • Monthly plans extend from 150 to 50,000 credits, which may not fit every budget
Our verdict

Gloo Communications is a church-focused communications suite for ministry leaders and church communications teams. It supports outbound SMS and MMS, group-based contact segmentation, broadcasts, scheduled text series, menus, polls, video…

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DialMyCalls is a mass-notification platform for churches and other organizations. It supports bulk SMS, automated voice broadcasts, and email notifications through a web account or mobile apps. Church leaders can organize contacts into…

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  1. Gloo CommunicationsChurch Text Messaging Software 8.8Free plan
  2. DialMyCallsChurch Text Messaging Software 8.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Gloo Communications — where it wins

    • Free plan includes SMS, MMS, groups, workflows, and 500 monthly credits
    • Paid plans include 5,000 monthly credits and unlimited groups
    • Supports prayer inboxes, polls, video messaging, and church integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Gloo Free is limited to 500 message credits per month
    • The listed platform is web only
    • The 5,000-credit tier starts at $49 per month

  • DialMyCalls — where it wins

    • Free service plus monthly plans starting at $9.99
    • Two-way, scheduled, recurring, and targeted messaging
    • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free service is limited to voice messages for up to 25 contacts weekly
    • Credit-based plans require monitoring monthly usage and overages
    • Monthly plans extend from 150 to 50,000 credits, which may not fit every budget
  • Gloo Communications8.8/10 · Free plan

    A church-focused messaging suite with a free tier and a 5,000-credit paid upgrade.

    Visit GlooFull verdict →
  • DialMyCalls8.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost church messaging platform with two-way texts, scheduling, and mobile apps.

    Visit DialMyCallsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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