Head-to-head · Two-Way SMS Software
Textedly vs Chekkit
Textedly leads on 1 check, Chekkit on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTextedly · 8.2/10
- Lowest starting priceTextedly · $29/mo
- Free planonly Chekkit
- Free trialonly Textedly
- Most featuresChekkit · 4 of 4
Textedly scores higher on our rubric for two-way sms software: 8.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Chekkit offers free plan; Textedly doesn't. Textedly is cheaper to start at $29/user/mo against $127/user/mo. Chekkit leads on included messages: 2000 messages/mo versus 500 messages/mo.
Textedly is the better fit for businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities. Chekkit is the better fit for teams wanting the broadest all-in-one SMS inbox.
- Textedly fits best
Businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities
- Chekkit fits best
Teams wanting the broadest all-in-one SMS inbox
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Side by side
| Feature | Textedly 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Chekkit 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Two-Way SMS Software | #7 in Two-Way SMS Software |
| Best for | Businesses needing broad SMS campaign capabilities | Teams wanting the broadest all-in-one SMS inbox |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo (best) | $127/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 2,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Textedly 1/4 · Chekkit 4/4 | ||
| Shared inbox | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Included messages | 500 messages/mo | 2000 messages/mo (best) |
| SMS number types | Not checked yet | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Chekkit is a business communication platform for local businesses and growing teams that need more than basic texting. It combines two-way SMS and MMS from an existing business number with calls, website chat, email, and supported social… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Chekkit — where it wins
- Two-way SMS/MMS, calls, chats, email, and social messages in one inbox
- AI replies, campaigns, missed-call texting, and automated follow-ups
- Web, iOS, and Android access with team collaboration and API access
Where it doesn't
- Business pricing starts at $149 per month
- The free Starter plan does not include the unified inbox
- Texting includes 2,000 messages per month before overage charges
- Textedly8.2/10 · 14-day trial
A broad two-way SMS platform with automation, segmentation, MMS, and team workflows.
Visit TextedlyFull verdict → - Chekkit8.1/10 · Free plan
An all-in-one SMS inbox with automation, AI, collaboration, and customer tools.
Visit ChekkitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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