How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Textline is a support inbox with credits and agents per plan, but its prices are not shown on its site, with add-on credits near $0.03 and a $15 a month 10DLC campaign fee.
- Heymarket and Salesmsg are the closest support-inbox replacements, with team inboxes, CRM connections, and RCS support.
- Text Request suits teams that want unlimited users on a simple plan, from $59 a month for 1,000 texts to $2,900 for 250,000.
- SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, and SlickText cover campaign texting for small businesses, from $20 to $39 a month for 500 credits.
- Textmagic suits occasional senders with pay-as-you-go pricing near 4.9 cents per SMS, while Podium bundles texting with reviews and payments.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Heymarket | Omnichannel team inbox | $20 per seat per month | No |
 Salesmsg | CRM-connected sales inbox | $25 per month | No |
 Text Request | Team inbox with unlimited users | $59 per month | No |
 SimpleTexting | All-round small-business texting | $39 per month | No |
 EZ Texting | Cheapest first campaign | $20 per month | No |
 SlickText | Compliance-first campaign texting | $29 per month | No |
 Textmagic | Pay-as-you-go occasional sending | $0.049 per SMS | No |
 Podium | Local business bundle | See website | No |
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The best Textline alternatives
#1Heymarket
Best for: Omnichannel team inbox4.6/5 on
G2 (441 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit heymarket.com
Starting price$20 per seat per month
Free planNo
Heymarket is the closest Textline replacement for a support team. Its omnichannel team inbox handles SMS, RCS, and other channels in one place, with rich text and branded media on RCS, CRM sync, and a self-service registration wizard that passes carrier fees through. That combination suits a support inbox where several agents share one number and conversations need routing, tags, and history.
Pricing runs $20 to $62 per seat a month billed annually, with a two-seat minimum, plus $0.03 credits per message. The range is wide, so confirm which tier covers your volume and whether RCS is included. For a low-volume inbox with CRM sync where RCS is a nice-to-have, Heymarket is the simpler buy against Textline.
What we like- Omnichannel team inbox with RCS support
- Rich text and branded media
- CRM sync
- Self-service registration wizard
Watch out for- Two-seat minimum
- $0.03 credits on top of seat pricing
- $20 to $62 per seat a month billed annually is a wide range
#2Salesmsg
Best for: CRM-connected sales inbox4.7/5 on
G2 (433 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit salesmsg.com
Starting price$25 per month
Free planNo
Salesmsg suits sales and support teams that live in a CRM. Its shared inbox connects to common CRMs, with canned replies, emojis, and calendar sync that speed up two-way conversations. RCS support with SMS fallback means rich messages reach capable phones while older phones still get plain texts, and vendor-guided registration removes the carrier paperwork burden.
The pricing structure is layered: a base of $25 or $277 a month plus $10 seats and $5 numbers, with credits per message. That makes the total bill harder to predict than a flat plan, so model your seat count, number count, and message volume before committing. For a CRM-connected sales inbox, Salesmsg is the strongest Textline alternative.
What we like- CRM-connected shared inbox
- Canned replies, emojis, and calendar sync
- RCS with SMS fallback
- Vendor-guided registration
Watch out for- Pricing structure is layered: $25 or $277 a month plus $10 seats and $5 numbers, with credits per message
- No free plan
Starting price$59 per month
Free planNo
Text Request is the simple team inbox. Every plan includes unlimited users, which suits a support team where many staff need inbox access without per-seat fees. Pricing scales by texts, from $59 a month for 1,000 texts to $2,900 a month for 250,000, and registration is included with onboarding.
The limits are RCS and campaigns: Text Request offers SMS and MMS only, with no RCS, and its campaign features are thinner than at SimpleTexting or SlickText. For a team that wants a shared support inbox with unlimited agents and predictable text-based pricing, Text Request is the cleanest Textline replacement.
What we like- Unlimited users on every plan
- Simple pricing from $59 a month for 1,000 texts to $2,900 for 250,000
- Registration included with onboarding
Watch out for- No RCS, SMS and MMS only
- No free plan
- Campaign features are thinner than SimpleTexting or SlickText
#4SimpleTexting
Best for: All-round small-business texting4.7/5 on
G2 (647 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit simpletexting.com
Starting price$39 per month
Free planNo
SimpleTexting is the platform most small businesses should try first for campaign texting. Mass campaigns, autoresponders, drip sequences, MMS, and polls all live in one clean interface, and the $39 a month annual plan includes 500 credits with unlimited contacts, so a growing list does not force an upgrade by itself. Carrier registration is handled for you, which removes one of the most confusing parts of business texting.
The real entry cost is higher than the headline: a registered number adds near $10 a month plus a $4 one-time carrier registration fee, with extra credits near 5.5 cents each and carrier fees passed through at cost. Even with those fees, SimpleTexting stays simple to run, and integrations with HubSpot, Mailchimp, and Zapier cover most small-business stacks. For a small business that wants campaigns plus two-way replies, SimpleTexting is the all-round pick.
What we like- Mass campaigns, autoresponders, drip sequences, MMS, and polls in one interface
- 500 credits with unlimited contacts
- Free incoming texts
- Carrier registration handled
Watch out for- US and Canada only
- Number fee near $10 a month plus a $4 one-time registration fee
- Extra credits near 5.5 cents each
#5EZ Texting
Best for: Cheapest first campaign4.5/5 on
G2 (744 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit eztexting.com
Starting price$20 per month
Free planNo
EZ Texting is the cheapest first campaign for a small business. Plans run $20 to $100 a month billed annually with 500 credits, and the platform includes MMS features with Shutterstock integration, an age gate for restricted products, and a team inbox. That combination suits a small business launching its first SMS campaign on a tight budget.
The extras add up: a $5 a month telecom fee, 4-cent overages, and no RCS yet, only an interest form. The enterprise plan near $3,000 is a different tier entirely. For a budget-conscious first campaign, EZ Texting undercuts SimpleTexting and SlickText on entry price, though the total cost gap narrows once fees are added.
What we like- Lowest entry price for campaigns, from $20 to $100 a month billed annually with 500 credits
- Shutterstock integration
- Age gate
- Team inbox
- MMS features
Watch out for- $5 a month telecom fee
- 4-cent overages
- RCS not yet available, only an interest form
- Enterprise plan near $3,000
#6SlickText
Best for: Compliance-first campaign texting4.8/5 on
G2 (1,934 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit slicktext.com
Starting price$29 per month
Free planNo
SlickText suits teams that want compliance handled carefully. Its mass texting, automation, and rollover credits cover campaign needs, and its landline texting lets a business text from its existing phone number. Compliance guidance around opt-ins, opt-outs, and carrier rules is a core selling point, which matters for teams in regulated or litigious markets.
Plans run $29 to $939 a month, a wide range that needs careful tier selection, and RCS is basic only, with a verified profile costing $500 setup plus $200 a year. For a team that prioritizes compliance and rollover credits over the lowest price, SlickText is the careful choice.
What we like- Compliance handled carefully
- Mass texting with automation and rollover credits
- Landline use
- Free trial available
Watch out for- Plans run $29 to $939 a month, a wide range
- RCS is basic only, with a verified profile costing $500 setup plus $200 a year
- Smaller template library than SimpleTexting
#7Textmagic
Best for: Pay-as-you-go occasional sending4.4/5 on
G2 (128 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit textmagic.com
Starting price$0.049 per SMS
Free planNo
Textmagic suits occasional senders who do not want a monthly subscription for messages. Its pay-as-you-go pricing near 4.9 cents per SMS, prepaid in credits, means a business that texts rarely pays only for what it sends. Email-to-SMS, an API, analytics, and the Point AI assistant cover automation and reporting needs.
The fixed fees still apply: $10 a month per number plus $10 a month per 10DLC campaign, and there is no RCS, only SMS and MMS. For frequent senders, per-message costs rise fast compared with a 500-credit plan. For a business that sends a few hundred texts a month and wants no subscription lock-in, Textmagic is the flexible pick.
What we like- Pay-as-you-go near 4.9 cents per SMS with no monthly subscription for messages
- Email-to-SMS
- API
- Analytics
- Point AI assistant
Watch out for- $10 a month per number plus $10 a month per 10DLC campaign
- No RCS, SMS and MMS only
- Volume costs rise fast for frequent senders
#8Podium
Best for: Local business bundle4.5/5 on
G2 (2,155 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit podium.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Podium suits local businesses already using Podium for reviews. Its bundle combines texting with review management, payments, and local business communication in one platform, so a business that wants one vendor for customer contact can consolidate. Vendor-guided setup removes registration and configuration work.
Pricing is quote-only, with no public numbers, so comparison requires a sales call, and texting is one part of a larger bundle, which makes pure texting value harder to judge. For a local business that already uses Podium for reviews and wants texting in the same place, Podium is the convenient bundle. For a texting-only need, Heymarket or Text Request is cheaper and clearer.
What we like- Bundles texting with reviews, payments, and local business tools
- Single platform for customer communication
- Vendor-guided setup
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing with no public numbers
- Texting is one part of a larger bundle, so pure texting value is harder to judge
- No free plan
How we chose
We compared each tool against what Textline actually sells: a support inbox with CRM and Slack integration, routing, and tags. Pricing figures come from vendor pages and published comparisons checked in 2026, and anything we could not confirm is written as "See website". We favored tools that serve US businesses with 10DLC registration support, and we flagged where a tool is campaign-first, inbox-first, or bundle-first, since that decides whether it replaces Textline or only part of it.
What to check before you pick
Start with the job. If a shared support inbox is the need, shortlist Heymarket, Salesmsg, and Text Request. If campaigns are the need, shortlist SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, and SlickText. If sending is occasional, shortlist Textmagic. If reviews and payments matter too, shortlist Podium. Then check four things before buying: total cost including number fees, carrier registration, and per-message credits, not just the headline plan price; whether 10DLC brand and campaign registration is included or charged separately; whether RCS is available and whether it matters for your customers' phones; and whether the tool integrates with your CRM and Slack. US business texting on 10DLC requires brand and campaign registration, with fees passed through by each provider, so confirm who files registration and what it costs. Run a pilot with one team and one number before migrating, since inbox routing and tag behavior vary more than feature lists suggest.
Frequently asked questions
What is Textline?
Textline is a business texting platform built as a support inbox, with CRM and Slack integration, routing, and tags. Its prices are not shown on its site, with credits and agents per plan, add-on credits near $0.03, and a $15 a month 10DLC campaign fee.
Which Textline alternative is best for a support team?
Heymarket and Text Request are the closest support-inbox replacements. Heymarket adds RCS and omnichannel coverage, while Text Request offers unlimited users on simple text-based plans.
How much does business texting cost?
Campaign plans start near $20 to $39 a month for 500 credits, plus number fees near $10 a month and carrier registration fees. Pay-as-you-go options such as Textmagic charge near 4.9 cents per SMS with no message subscription.
What is 10DLC registration?
10DLC is the US system for business texting on long codes. It requires brand and campaign registration, with fees passed through by providers. Most tools here handle registration for you, though some charge separately.
Do these tools support RCS?
Heymarket and Salesmsg support RCS, with SMS fallback for phones that do not support it. Text Request, Textmagic, and Podium offer SMS and MMS only. SlickText offers basic RCS with a verified profile at extra cost.
Can I text from my existing business number?
SlickText supports landline texting, and most tools here support texting from a dedicated local or toll-free number. Confirm number porting and registration before migrating, since carrier approval takes time.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.heymarket.com/
- https://www.salesmsg.com/
- https://www.textrequest.com/
- https://www.simpletexting.com/
- https://www.eztexting.com/
- https://www.slicktext.com/
- https://www.textmagic.com/
- https://www.podium.com/
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