Head-to-head · Two-Way SMS Software
SimpleTexting vs Textedly
SimpleTexting leads on 0 checks, Textedly on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSimpleTexting · 8.4/10
- Free trialboth
SimpleTexting scores higher on our rubric for two-way sms software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
SimpleTexting is the better fit for small teams wanting simple mobile-friendly SMS campaigns. Textedly is the better fit for businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities.
- SimpleTexting fits best
Small teams wanting simple mobile-friendly SMS campaigns
- Textedly fits best
Businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities
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Side by side
| Feature | SimpleTexting 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Textedly 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Two-Way SMS Software | #6 in Two-Way SMS Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting simple mobile-friendly SMS campaigns | Businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Email | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets |
| Compliance | 2FA | 2FA |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 3,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SimpleTexting 1/4 · Textedly 1/4 | ||
| Shared inbox | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included messages | Not checked yet | 500 messages/mo |
| SMS number types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | SimpleTexting is an SMS marketing and business texting platform for small businesses and organizations. It supports broadcast campaigns, two-way conversations, automated drip and recurring campaigns, audience segmentation, MMS, analytics,… Read the review → |
Textedly is a cloud-based SMS and customer engagement platform for businesses and organizations that need more than one-way texting. It combines mass SMS and MMS campaigns with two-way conversations, autoresponders, scheduled messages,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SimpleTexting — where it wins
- Two-way messaging, MMS, drip campaigns, and recurring campaigns
- Segmentation, opt-in tools, analytics, and reporting in one platform
- Web, iOS, Android, API access, and a 14-day trial
Where it doesn't
- The paid plan starts at $29 per month
- The listed integrations are limited to Mailchimp and Zapier
- The 500-credit plan may not suit higher-volume campaigns
Textedly — where it wins
- Two-way SMS, MMS, autoresponders, and drip campaigns
- Unlimited contacts and incoming messages on every plan
- 11 integrations plus web, iOS, and Android access
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- Monthly message limits vary by plan
- Broad feature set may exceed basic texting needs
- SimpleTexting8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A straightforward SMS platform for small teams running mobile-friendly campaigns.
Visit SimpleTextingFull verdict → - Textedly8.2/10 · 14-day trial
A broad two-way SMS platform with automation, segmentation, MMS, and team workflows.
Visit TextedlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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