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Germany edition · 10 products ranked · Verified 2026-05-19

Top 10 SMS Marketing Software in Germany for 2026

Independent Germany SMS marketing ranking: EUR pricing, DSGVO and UWG strict consent reality, gtxMessaging and seven.io German champions, BDSG obligations.

Germany verdict (TL;DR)

Verified 2026-05-19

Germany is the strictest B2C SMS marketing regulatory environment in the EU. UWG (Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb) Section 7 makes B2C SMS marketing without prior explicit consent civilly actionable: the Verbraucherzentrale and Wettbewerbszentrale issue cease-and-desist notices and file injunction applications against brands sending unsolicited SMS, and a single confirmed violation can trigger an Ordnungsgeld of up to EUR 250,000. DSGVO (German GDPR) and BDSG impose strict data processing obligations on SMS platforms. The practical German SMS market for non-ecommerce businesses is dominated by German-origin SMS gateways. gtxMessaging (Augsburg, German SMS gateway with direct Telekom, Vodafone, O2, and 1&1 operator connections) and seven.io (Iserlohn, German SMS API platform) are the most credible German-origin options and deserve priority evaluation for German buyers. Klaviyo SMS and Attentive serve the DACH ecommerce SMS market. Works Council (Betriebsrat) notification may be required before deploying SMS marketing platforms in German workplaces.

Picks for Germany

  • German DACH ecommerce brand on Klaviyo email: klaviyo-sms Unified email + SMS profile and journey logic. DSGVO-compliant DPA, Standard Contractual Clauses, EU data residency option. Configure UWG Section 7-compliant explicit opt-in consent at SMS setup; German-default US consent mechanics do not satisfy UWG.
  • German standalone ecommerce SMS: attentive Standalone ecommerce SMS specialist. EUR billing, DSGVO DPA + SCCs, EU data residency available. Managed onboarding must configure UWG-compliant explicit consent and DSGVO-compliant data processing for German subscribers.
  • German developer-built enterprise SMS stack: twilio-sms EU-region entity, EUR billing, EU data residency, DSGVO-compliant DPA + SCCs. Developer API for custom German SMS stacks. Best of the globally-ranked platforms for German enterprise requiring EU data residency and DSGVO-compliant DPA documentation.
  • German SMB or non-ecommerce SMS with EU carrier coverage: textmagic UK-headquartered but strong German and EU carrier coverage, EUR billing, DSGVO-compliant DPA. Among the globally-ranked platforms, TextMagic provides the most practical EUR-billed SMS for German non-ecommerce SMBs. However, gtxMessaging and seven.io (both German-origin) are the correct first evaluations for German buyers.
Market context

How the sms marketing market looks in Germany

Germany's SMS marketing market is the most compliance-intensive in the EU and one of the most restrictive in the world for B2C promotional SMS. UWG Section 7 makes unsolicited B2C commercial SMS (defined as any SMS sent without prior express consent) a form of unzumutbare Belastigung (unreasonable harassment), which is civilly actionable without requiring proof of harm. The Wettbewerbszentrale (Federation of German Industries' competition watchdog) and Verbraucherzentrale (consumer protection organizations) both actively monitor and take action against non-compliant SMS marketing programs in Germany. A single credible complaint about an unsolicited promotional SMS can trigger a cease-and-desist notice; ignoring an enforceable cease-and-desist triggers Ordnungsgeld up to EUR 250,000 per violation.

This regulatory environment means German B2C SMS marketing is, in practice, a highly permissioned channel. German consumers who have explicitly opted in to SMS marketing from a brand are a high-value engaged audience; German brands with clean opt-in SMS lists achieve among the best SMS engagement rates in Europe. The compliance overhead to build that list correctly is significant.

Two German-origin platforms are the most important local market context. gtxMessaging (Augsburg) is a German SMS gateway with direct Telekom, Vodafone, O2, and 1&1 operator connections, DSGVO-native infrastructure, German-language support, EUR billing, and an Auftragsdatenverarbeitung (AV) agreement as a standard contract component. For German businesses wanting the most reliable path to German mobile subscribers with full DSGVO and UWG operational compliance, gtxMessaging's direct operator relationships provide superior deliverability to US-routed traffic. seven.io (Iserlohn) is a German SMS API platform combining SMS gateway with developer API, marketing campaign tools, and chatbot/WhatsApp Business API capabilities; DSGVO-native, EUR-billed, and designed for German developer teams building SMS into products and marketing automation.

DSGVO compliance for German SMS programs is non-negotiable: Auftragsdatenverarbeitung agreements required with all SMS platform vendors, Works Council notification may be required before deployment, and formal DSGVO audit expected by German enterprise procurement.

Compliance & local rules

UWG Section 7 (Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb) makes B2C SMS without prior express consent civilly actionable as unzumutbare Belastigung; Wettbewerbszentrale and Verbraucherzentrale issue cease-and-desist notices; confirmed violations trigger Ordnungsgeld up to EUR 250,000. DSGVO and BDSG require Auftragsdatenverarbeitung (AV) agreement with SMS platform vendors; formal AV in German or certified translation standard for German enterprise. Standard Contractual Clauses required for DSGVO-compliant EU-US data transfers for US-headquartered SMS platforms; EU data residency must be selected contractually. TTDSG (Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz) governs tracking cookies and consent requirements for SMS click-through analytics in Germany; opt-in consent required. Works Council (Betriebsrat) notification required before deploying SMS marketing software in German workplaces. UStG (German VAT law): 19% VAT applies to SaaS SMS platform subscriptions billed to German companies from non-German vendors; reverse charge applies for B2B cross-border invoicing. BNetzA (Bundesnetzagentur) enforces German telecommunications regulations including SMS sender ID rules; verify sender ID practices comply with BNetzA guidance on alphanumeric sender spoofing.

At a glance

Quick comparison, ranked for Germany

Product Best for Starts at 10-emp/mo* Pricing G2 Geo
1 Klaviyo SMS
E-commerce and DTC brands
$5 $5 4.6 Global; strongest in North America, EU, ANZ
2 Attentive Mobile
Mid-market to enterprise e-commerce
Quote - 4.7 North America primary; UK, Australia, EU expanding
3 Postscript
Shopify-anchored DTC brands
$0 $0 4.7 North America primary; US-strong
7 Twilio Programmable Messaging
Engineering-led teams; mid-market to enterprise
$0 $0 4.3 Global; 180+ countries
10 TextMagic
SMB to small mid-market; European-strong
$0 $0 4.4 United Kingdom, EU, North America, Australia
4 SimpleTexting
SMB and small mid-market
$39 $39 4.6 North America primary; global Sinch infrastructure underneath
8 SlickText
SMB to small mid-market
$29 $29 4.8 United States primary; limited Canada and international
9 Salesmsg
Sales-led SMB to mid-market
$25 $25 4.6 United States primary; Canada and limited international
5 EZ Texting
SMB to mid-market
$25 $25 4.5 United States primary; limited international
6 Textedly
Very small businesses and solo operators
$24 $24 4.3 United States primary; limited international

*10-employee monthly cost = base fee + (per-employee × 10) using the lowest published tier. For opaque-pricing vendors, no value is shown.

Verified local pricing

What buyers in Germany actually pay

Median annual deal size by employee band, in EUR. Crowdsourced from anonymized buyer disclosures.

Product Employee band Median annual (EUR) Sample Notes
Klaviyo SMS German DACH ecommerce (on Klaviyo email) €13,500 54 EUR equivalent; per-subscriber; DSGVO DPA + SCCs; EU data residency; UWG consent config required
Attentive Mobile German DTC ecommerce brand €36,000 38 EUR equivalent; DSGVO DPA + SCCs; EU data residency; Works Council notification required
Twilio Programmable Messaging German developer-built enterprise stack €14,400 44 EUR-billed; EU data residency; DSGVO DPA + SCCs; AV-Vertrag required
TextMagic German SMB (non-ecommerce) €1,800 58 EUR-billed; EU carrier coverage; DSGVO DPA; AV-Vertrag required
Local challengers

Germany-built or Germany-strong vendors worth knowing

Not yet ranked in our global top 10, but credible options for Germany buyers and worth a shortlist.

gtxMessaging

Visit ↗

Augsburg-based German SMS gateway with direct Telekom, Vodafone, O2, and 1&1 operator connections. DSGVO-native, Auftragsdatenverarbeitung agreement as standard contract component, EUR-billed, German-language support. The first evaluation for German businesses wanting the most reliable domestic operator deliverability with full DSGVO and UWG operational compliance. Used by German SMBs, agencies, and enterprise for transactional, promotional, and alert SMS. Superior deliverability to German mobile numbers versus US-routed SMS traffic.

seven.io

Visit ↗

Iserlohn-based German SMS API platform. Developer API, SMS gateway, marketing campaign tools, chatbot, and WhatsApp Business API in one platform. DSGVO-native, EUR-billed, AV-Vertrag included, German-language documentation. Best for German developer teams building SMS into products and marketing automation stacks. Transparent per-message EUR pricing. Used by German SaaS companies, digital agencies, and mid-market enterprises integrating SMS into custom workflows.

The Germany ranking

All 10, ranked for Germany

Same intelligence as the global ranking, vendor trust, review patterns, verified pricing, compliance, reordered for the Germany market.

#1

Klaviyo SMS

Bundled SMS for the Klaviyo email customer base.

Founded 2012 · Boston, MA · public · 1-500 employees
G2 4.6 (1,380)
Capterra 4.6
From $5 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Klaviyo SMS

Klaviyo SMS is the SMS channel inside the broader Klaviyo platform, bundled with Klaviyo email and sharing the same profile, segmentation, and journey engine. It is not a standalone product, customers do not buy Klaviyo SMS without buying into the Klaviyo platform, and that is the point. For any Shopify-anchored DTC brand already on Klaviyo email, adding SMS in the same tool removes the cross-channel coordination problem that plagues standalone SMS plus email stacks. The trade-off: pricing scales aggressively on both the per-active-profile email side and the per-message SMS credit side, and the SMS-only buyer (a small subset) is overpaying for an email platform they will not use.

Best for

Shopify-anchored DTC brands already running Klaviyo email that want SMS in the same tool with shared profiles and attribution.

Worst for

SMS-only buyers, non-e-commerce SMBs, or teams that want SMS-first conversational workflows where Attentive or Postscript fit better.

Strengths

  • Unified profile, segmentation, and journey engine across email and SMS
  • Native Shopify data flows into SMS automation triggers
  • Single attribution model across email and SMS revenue
  • Bundled with Klaviyo email; no separate vendor to manage
  • Strong predictive analytics (CLV, churn risk) feed SMS targeting
  • Public company financial transparency (NYSE: KVYO)
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • Not viable as a standalone SMS product without the email side
  • SMS message credits scale aggressively at high volume
  • Less differentiated than Attentive for SMS-first e-commerce teams
  • Conversational two-way features less mature than Postscript or Salesmsg
  • Overbuilt for non-e-commerce SMB use cases

Pricing tiers

public
  • SMS 150 credits
    Entry tier; 150 SMS or 50 MMS credits included
    $5 /mo
  • SMS 1,250 credits
    1,250 SMS or 415 MMS credits
    $10 /mo
  • SMS 6,000 credits
    6,000 SMS or 2,000 MMS credits
    $40 /mo
  • SMS 24,000 credits
    24,000 SMS or 8,000 MMS credits
    $150 /mo
  • SMS Enterprise
    100,000+ credits, custom rates
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Klaviyo email subscription required underneath
  • · 10DLC registration fees (one-time plus monthly carrier pass-through)
  • · MMS messages consume roughly 3x SMS credits
  • · International SMS priced separately by destination

Key features

  • +Unified email and SMS profiles
  • +Shopify-native SMS automation triggers
  • +Conversational SMS replies
  • +A/B testing on SMS content
  • +Predictive send-time optimization
  • +Compliance-aware quiet hours by recipient timezone
  • +10DLC and short code registration
  • +Klaviyo AI for SMS copy generation
350+ integrations
ShopifyWooCommerceBigCommerceMagentoRechargeStripeGorgias
Geography
Global; strongest in North America, EU, ANZ
#2

Attentive Mobile

The standalone e-commerce SMS leader.

Founded 2016 · New York, NY · private · 20-2,000 employees
G2 4.7 (1,240)
Capterra 4.6
Custom quote
○ Sales call required
Visit Attentive Mobile

Attentive is the largest standalone SMS marketing platform focused on e-commerce. The product is built around two strengths: identity capture for list growth (Two-Tap, sign-up units, post-purchase capture) and managed-service onboarding that handholds new customers through TCPA-compliant list building. Attentive raised a $470M Series E in 2021 at a $7 billion valuation, the high-water mark for the SMS category; valuation has softened since amid IPO speculation and a broader marketing-tech reset. For any standalone e-commerce SMS team that does not want to buy a full email platform, Attentive remains the default choice.

Best for

Mid-market to enterprise e-commerce brands that want a dedicated SMS specialist with managed onboarding and the largest standalone SMS customer base.

Worst for

Brands already on Klaviyo email (use Klaviyo SMS), Shopify-only merchants wanting modern self-serve (use Postscript), or non-e-commerce SMBs.

Strengths

  • Largest standalone e-commerce SMS customer base
  • Best-in-class identity capture and list-growth units
  • Managed-service onboarding handholds TCPA-compliant launch
  • Mature two-way conversational SMS at scale
  • Strong creative services and template library
  • Native Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud integration
  • Robust 10DLC and short code provisioning

Weaknesses

  • 2021 Series E valuation has softened amid IPO speculation
  • Annual contracts typical; less month-to-month flexibility
  • Pricing opaque; quote-driven for most plans
  • Standalone SMS means coordination with separate email vendor
  • Best fit narrows to e-commerce; weak for non-DTC use cases

Pricing tiers

opaque
  • Growth
    Entry tier for mid-market e-commerce; typical $400-$1,200 per month range
    Quote
  • Pro
    Includes managed services, advanced segmentation
    Quote
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume pricing, dedicated CSM, SLA
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Annual contracts standard; no month-to-month
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · MMS, international SMS, and add-on AI features priced separately

Key features

  • +Two-Tap and Tap-to-Subscribe sign-up units
  • +Post-purchase and on-site identity capture
  • +Two-way conversational SMS
  • +AI-powered journey builder
  • +Managed creative services
  • +Cross-channel SMS and email orchestration (via Attentive Email)
  • +TCPA-compliant consent management
  • +10DLC and short code provisioning
110+ integrations
ShopifyBigCommerceMagentoSalesforce Commerce CloudKlaviyoRechargeYotpo
Geography
North America primary; UK, Australia, EU expanding
#3

Postscript

Shopify-anchored SMS for modern DTC.

Founded 2018 · San Francisco, CA · private · 5-500 employees
G2 4.7 (870)
Capterra 4.7
From $0 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Postscript

Postscript was built Shopify-first from day one and remains the most Shopify-native SMS platform in the category. The product targets mid-market Shopify merchants who want modern conversational SMS without buying a broader email platform like Klaviyo. Postscript raised a $65M Series C in 2022 at roughly $300M valuation. The differentiation is conversational SMS plus Subscriber Lock-in features that compound list value over time, and a self-serve onboarding flow that gets brands sending within a day. For Shopify-pure merchants who do not want Klaviyo or Attentive, Postscript is usually the right call.

Best for

Shopify-pure mid-market DTC brands that want modern conversational SMS without buying Klaviyo email or signing an Attentive annual.

Worst for

Non-Shopify e-commerce platforms, brands needing international SMS coverage, or teams that want bundled email plus SMS in one tool.

Strengths

  • Built Shopify-first; deepest Shopify integration in the category
  • Conversational SMS with two-way reply automation
  • Subscriber Lock-in features that compound list value
  • Self-serve onboarding gets brands sending within a day
  • Strong segmentation tied to Shopify customer and order data
  • Postscript Sales Associates feature for human-in-the-loop replies
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • Shopify-only; no meaningful WooCommerce, Magento, or BigCommerce support
  • Standalone SMS means coordination with separate email vendor
  • Pricing scales aggressively at high subscriber volume
  • Newer compliance certifications than Attentive or Klaviyo
  • International SMS support thinner than incumbents

Pricing tiers

public
  • Starter
    Free up to $1,000 attributable SMS revenue per month; pay-as-you-go message rates
    $0 /mo
  • Growth
    Includes 1,000 SMS credits; advanced segmentation
    $100 /mo
  • Professional
    Sales Associates feature, advanced automation
    $500 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume pricing, dedicated CSM
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message credit overage beyond bundled credits
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · MMS roughly 3x SMS credit cost
  • · Sales Associates priced per active associate

Key features

  • +Shopify-native SMS automation
  • +Conversational two-way SMS
  • +Postscript Sales Associates (human reply layer)
  • +Subscriber Lock-in segmentation
  • +A/B testing on SMS content
  • +AI-generated copy suggestions
  • +TCPA-compliant consent capture
  • +10DLC and short code registration
90+ integrations
ShopifyKlaviyoRechargeGorgiasYotpoOkendoReCharge
Geography
North America primary; US-strong
#7

Twilio Programmable Messaging

The developer-first SMS API underneath much of the category.

Founded 2008 · San Francisco, CA · public · 10-50,000+ employees
G2 4.3 (480)
Capterra 4.5
From $0 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Twilio Programmable Messaging

Twilio Programmable Messaging is the SMS API that powers a significant share of the broader SMS ecosystem, including many tools higher in this list. It is not a marketing tool out of the box: there is no campaign UI, no segmentation builder, no list management. What it is, is the most powerful raw SMS infrastructure available, with global carrier coverage, programmatic short code provisioning, 10DLC registration tooling, Studio for flow design, and a developer experience that has set the category standard since 2008. Marketing teams use Twilio when they have engineering resources and want a custom-built marketing stack. Twilio went public in 2016 (NYSE: TWLO).

Best for

Developers and engineering-led marketing teams building custom SMS into product or marketing stacks; the API layer underneath much of the category.

Worst for

Marketing teams without engineering resources; SMB senders who just want a campaign UI; anyone who would be better served by Klaviyo, Postscript, or SimpleTexting.

Strengths

  • Most powerful raw SMS infrastructure in the category
  • Global carrier coverage across 180+ countries
  • Programmatic 10DLC and short code provisioning
  • Twilio Studio for flow design without code
  • Public company financial transparency (NYSE: TWLO)
  • Pay-per-message pricing scales linearly
  • Engage product layered on top for marketing teams

Weaknesses

  • Not a marketing tool out of the box; requires engineering build
  • No campaign UI, segmentation, or list management without custom build
  • Per-message pricing more expensive than bundled SMB tools at low volume
  • Marketing teams without engineering will pick the wrong tool
  • Twilio Engage adoption has been slower than expected

Pricing tiers

public
  • SMS US outbound
    $0.0083 per outbound SMS segment (US)
    $0 /mo
  • SMS US inbound
    $0.0083 per inbound SMS segment (US)
    $0 /mo
  • MMS US
    $0.02 per MMS segment (US)
    $0 /mo
  • Long code number
    Per number per month
    $1.15 /mo
  • Short code
    US short code rental starts at $1,000 per month
    $1000 /mo
Watch for
  • · 10DLC registration fees and per-message carrier pass-through
  • · International SMS varies widely by destination
  • · Twilio Engage marketing layer priced separately
  • · Short code rental significantly more expensive than long code

Key features

  • +Programmable SMS and MMS API
  • +Global carrier coverage
  • +Twilio Studio flow builder
  • +10DLC and short code provisioning
  • +Verify (2FA via SMS)
  • +Messaging Insights and deliverability analytics
  • +Conversations API for two-way
  • +Engage marketing layer (separate)
400+ integrations
SalesforceHubSpotSegmentZendeskShopifyAWSStripe
Geography
Global; 180+ countries
#10

TextMagic

European SMS with non-US carrier coverage.

Founded 2001 · London, United Kingdom · private · 1-500 employees
G2 4.4 (760)
Capterra 4.6
From $0 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit TextMagic

TextMagic is the European-headquartered SMS platform with the strongest UK and EU carrier coverage among the players in this list. Operating since 2001, it remains the default choice for European SMB senders where US-centric tools struggle with non-US delivery rates, EUR or GBP-native billing, or GDPR data residency. The product is pay-as-you-go on credits with no monthly commitment, which is a different pricing model from most US-focused players. Best fit: European SMB senders, US firms with significant European customer bases, or anyone who wants per-message credit pricing without a monthly subscription floor.

Best for

European SMB senders, US firms with significant European customer bases, or anyone preferring per-message credit pricing over monthly subscription floors.

Worst for

US-only e-commerce (Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript), high-volume US senders (SimpleTexting, EZ Texting at scale), or teams needing modern UX.

Strengths

  • Strongest UK and European carrier coverage in the list
  • EUR and GBP-native billing alongside USD
  • Pay-as-you-go credits with no monthly commitment
  • GDPR-native with EU data residency option
  • Operating since 2001; long track record
  • Two-way SMS with shared inbox
  • 10DLC registration handled for US senders

Weaknesses

  • US carrier coverage weaker than US-headquartered players
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing can run higher than bundled US tools at volume
  • UI feels older than SlickText or Postscript
  • Integration ecosystem shallower than SimpleTexting
  • Less e-commerce specific than Klaviyo or Attentive

Pricing tiers

public
  • Pay-as-you-go US
    $0.04 per SMS segment in the US
    $0 /mo
  • Pay-as-you-go UK
    0.038 GBP per SMS segment in the UK
    $0 /mo
  • Pay-as-you-go EU
    EUR-billed per SMS by destination
    $0 /mo
  • Business
    Volume credit packages with discounted per-message rates
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Number rental for dedicated long codes or short codes
  • · International rates vary widely by destination
  • · 10DLC registration fees for US senders
  • · MMS roughly 3x SMS credit cost

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS with shared inbox
  • +MMS picture messages
  • +Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +Pay-as-you-go credit pricing
  • +EUR, GBP, USD-native billing
  • +GDPR-native EU data residency option
  • +10DLC and UK / EU carrier registration
40+ integrations
HubSpotSalesforceMailchimpZapierShopifyPipedrive
Geography
United Kingdom, EU, North America, Australia
#4

SimpleTexting

SMB SMS with carrier-grade Sinch deliverability.

Founded 2010 · Miami, FL · public · 1-100 employees
G2 4.6 (2,140)
Capterra 4.7
From $39 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit SimpleTexting

SimpleTexting was a long-running SMB SMS marketing tool acquired by Sinch in 2021. The acquisition put SimpleTexting under one of the largest global SMS carrier-grade infrastructure operators, which translates into strong deliverability and global reach. The product still presents as a clean SMB UX with predictable monthly pricing, but is now backed by Sinch routing underneath. Best fit: non-e-commerce SMBs (services, nonprofits, gyms, retail chains) that want straightforward SMS marketing without the Shopify-tied feature set of Klaviyo, Attentive, or Postscript.

Best for

Non-e-commerce SMBs (services, nonprofits, gyms, retail chains) that want straightforward SMS marketing on top of Sinch carrier infrastructure.

Worst for

E-commerce DTC at scale (Klaviyo or Attentive), Shopify merchants (Postscript), or developers needing raw API access (Twilio).

Strengths

  • Sinch-owned since 2021; carrier-grade global SMS deliverability
  • Clean SMB UX with predictable monthly pricing
  • Strong fit for non-e-commerce SMBs (services, nonprofits, gyms)
  • Two-way SMS conversations with shared team inbox
  • Native MMS support with picture and video messages
  • Mobile keyword and short code support
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • Post-Sinch acquisition pricing has crept up year over year
  • Less differentiated for e-commerce than category leaders
  • CRM integrations shallower than Salesmsg or Klaviyo
  • No bundled email channel; SMS-only by design
  • Innovation pace slower than Postscript or Attentive

Pricing tiers

public
  • Starter
    500 messages per month, 500 contacts
    $39 /mo
  • Standard
    1,000 messages per month, expanding contact limits
    $79 /mo
  • Pro
    3,000 messages per month, advanced features
    $199 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume, dedicated success manager
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message overage beyond bundled bucket
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · MMS messages consume more credits than SMS
  • · Short code rental priced separately

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS conversations
  • +Shared team inbox
  • +MMS picture and video messages
  • +Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +Contact segmentation
  • +10DLC and short code provisioning
  • +Zapier and native integrations
70+ integrations
HubSpotSalesforceMailchimpZapierShopifyConstant Contact
Geography
North America primary; global Sinch infrastructure underneath
#8

SlickText

Modern SMB SMS with strong onboarding support.

Founded 2012 · Jamestown, NY · private · 1-200 employees
G2 4.8 (1,320)
Capterra 4.8
From $29 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit SlickText

SlickText is one of the cleanest SMB-focused SMS marketing products in the United States. Founded in 2012, it has built a reputation for the best onboarding and customer success experience in the SMB tier, consistently reflected in high G2 and Capterra ratings. The product is feature-comparable to SimpleTexting and EZ Texting but with a more modern UX and stronger 10DLC registration handholding. Best fit: SMBs that value onboarding support and a modern interface over the broader feature set or carrier-grade infrastructure of larger players.

Best for

SMBs that value strong onboarding and modern UX, retail, restaurants, nonprofits, gyms, churches, that want responsive support without enterprise pricing.

Worst for

E-commerce DTC at scale (Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript), enterprise senders needing global coverage (Twilio), or teams needing deep CRM integration.

Strengths

  • Strongest onboarding and customer success experience in the SMB tier
  • Modern UX cleaner than EZ Texting or SimpleTexting
  • Consistently high G2 and Capterra ratings
  • Strong 10DLC registration handholding
  • Two-way SMS conversations with shared inbox
  • MMS picture and video messages
  • Mobile keywords for opt-in

Weaknesses

  • Smaller integration ecosystem than SimpleTexting
  • Less differentiated for e-commerce than category leaders
  • No bundled email channel
  • CRM integration depth shallower than Salesmsg
  • International SMS support thinner than Twilio or TextMagic

Pricing tiers

public
  • The Basic
    500 messages per month, 1 keyword
    $29 /mo
  • The Step Up
    1,000 messages per month, 2 keywords
    $49 /mo
  • The Crowd Pleaser
    2,500 messages per month, 5 keywords
    $99 /mo
  • The Big Spender
    10,000 messages per month, 15 keywords
    $350 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume pricing
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message overage beyond bundled bucket
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · Short code rental priced separately
  • · MMS consumes more credits than SMS

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS conversations
  • +Shared team inbox
  • +MMS picture and video
  • +Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +Contact list segmentation
  • +10DLC and short code provisioning
  • +Loyalty programs via SMS
50+ integrations
MailchimpHubSpotSalesforceZapierShopifyConstant Contact
Geography
United States primary; limited Canada and international
#9

Salesmsg

Two-way business texting plus deep CRM integration.

Founded 2017 · Delray Beach, FL · private · 5-500 employees
G2 4.6 (720)
Capterra 4.8
From $25 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Salesmsg

Salesmsg is the SMS tool built specifically for two-way business texting from sales and customer success teams, rather than mass marketing blasts. The differentiator is deep CRM integration: HubSpot, Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, and Pipedrive all surface Salesmsg conversations directly inside the CRM UI, with shared inbox UX that mirrors email handling. The product is not the right pick for one-to-many marketing campaigns at scale (Klaviyo SMS, Attentive, Postscript fit there), but for sales-led organizations that want texting as a sales channel, Salesmsg is the category specialist.

Best for

Sales-led and customer success organizations on HubSpot, Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, or Pipedrive that want texting as a conversational sales channel.

Worst for

One-to-many marketing campaigns at scale (Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript), e-commerce DTC, or teams without an existing CRM investment.

Strengths

  • Built specifically for two-way conversational business texting
  • Deepest HubSpot integration in the SMS category
  • Strong Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, Pipedrive integration
  • Shared inbox UX that mirrors email handling
  • Voice calling included alongside SMS
  • Native call recording and call analytics
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • Not built for one-to-many marketing campaigns at scale
  • Per-user pricing more expensive at high seat counts
  • Less differentiated for e-commerce
  • Smaller customer base than SimpleTexting or EZ Texting
  • No bundled email channel

Pricing tiers

public
  • Starter
    500 messages and 500 calling minutes per user
    $25 /mo
  • Pro
    1,500 messages and 1,000 calling minutes per user
    $49 /mo
  • Business
    5,000 messages and 2,500 calling minutes per user
    $79 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume pricing, dedicated support
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message overage beyond bundled credits
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · Per-user pricing scales with seat count
  • · MMS consumes more credits than SMS

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS and MMS
  • +Voice calling alongside SMS
  • +Shared team inbox
  • +HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, ActiveCampaign integration
  • +Call recording and analytics
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +10DLC and toll-free verification
  • +Reports tied to CRM deal pipeline
45+ integrations
HubSpotSalesforceActiveCampaignPipedriveZapierSlack
Geography
United States primary; Canada and limited international
#5

EZ Texting

Long-running mid-market SMS at predictable pricing.

Founded 2004 · Santa Monica, CA · private · 5-500 employees
G2 4.5 (1,480)
Capterra 4.4
From $25 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit EZ Texting

EZ Texting is one of the longest-running SMS marketing platforms in the United States, operating since 2004. The product has a stable, predictable feature set built for mid-market senders: franchises, retail chains, real estate, and event-driven mid-market businesses. It is not the most modern UX in the category, but the platform has carried that customer base for two decades and the deliverability and uptime track record is among the strongest. The trade-offs: a UX that feels dated next to Postscript or SlickText, and pricing that is competitive at low volume but escalates steeply at higher tiers.

Best for

Franchises, retail chains, real estate, and event-driven mid-market businesses that value a long uptime record and predictable pricing over modern UX.

Worst for

E-commerce DTC at scale (Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript), teams that want modern conversational AI, or buyers prioritizing UX over track record.

Strengths

  • Operating since 2004; long deliverability and uptime track record
  • Strong fit for franchises, retail chains, and event-driven mid-market
  • Predictable monthly pricing with included message buckets
  • Two-way conversational SMS with shared inbox
  • MMS with picture and video included on most tiers
  • Native integrations with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, Salesforce
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • UX feels dated next to Postscript, SlickText, or Salesmsg
  • Higher-tier pricing escalates steeply
  • Less differentiated for e-commerce than category leaders
  • AI features behind newer entrants
  • CRM integration depth shallower than Salesmsg

Pricing tiers

public
  • Launch
    500 messages per month, 1 keyword
    $25 /mo
  • Boost
    2,000 messages per month, 3 keywords
    $75 /mo
  • Scale
    3,750 messages per month, 5 keywords
    $125 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom volume pricing
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message overage beyond bundled bucket
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · Short code rental priced separately
  • · Annual billing required for published rates

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS conversations
  • +Shared team inbox
  • +MMS picture and video
  • +Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +Contact list segmentation
  • +10DLC and short code provisioning
  • +CRM and email tool integrations
55+ integrations
MailchimpConstant ContactHubSpotSalesforceZapierShopify
Geography
United States primary; limited international
#6

Textedly

Affordable entry-level SMS for very small teams.

Founded 2014 · Los Angeles, CA · private · 1-25 employees
G2 4.3 (1,860)
Capterra 4.6
From $24 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Textedly

Textedly is one of the more affordable SMS marketing tools in the US category, with transparent monthly tiers that start under $25 per month. The product is built for very small businesses, solo operators, real estate agents, gyms, churches, and small retail, that send under 5,000 messages per month. The trade-offs: feature breadth is narrower than EZ Texting or SimpleTexting, integration ecosystem is shallow, and customer support is responsive but volume-limited. For the smallest senders, Textedly is often the right call on pricing alone.

Best for

Very small businesses, solo operators, real estate agents, gyms, churches, and small retail sending under 5,000 messages a month.

Worst for

Mid-market or enterprise senders, e-commerce brands needing Shopify integration, or teams requiring deep CRM integration.

Strengths

  • Among the lowest entry pricing in the category
  • Transparent monthly tiers with predictable cost
  • Built for very small businesses and solo operators
  • Two-way SMS conversations
  • Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • 10DLC registration handled in-platform

Weaknesses

  • Feature breadth narrower than EZ Texting or SimpleTexting
  • Integration ecosystem shallow
  • Less suited for e-commerce or large list management
  • Customer support volume-limited at peak times
  • No bundled email channel
  • AI features minimal

Pricing tiers

public
  • Plus
    600 messages per month, unlimited contacts
    $24 /mo
  • Enterprise
    2,400 messages per month
    $69 /mo
  • Premium
    6,000 messages per month
    $139 /mo
  • Pro
    20,000 messages per month
    $350 /mo
  • Custom
    50,000+ messages per month
    Quote
Watch for
  • · Per-message overage beyond bundled bucket
  • · 10DLC registration fees pass-through
  • · Short code rental priced separately
  • · MMS consumes more credits than SMS

Key features

  • +Two-way SMS conversations
  • +Mobile keywords for opt-in
  • +Drip campaigns and autoresponders
  • +MMS picture messages
  • +Contact list segmentation
  • +Scheduled sends
  • +10DLC registration support
  • +Basic reporting and analytics
25+ integrations
ZapierMailchimpHubSpotSalesforceShopify
Geography
United States primary; limited international

Frequently asked questions

The questions buyers actually ask before they sign.

Why does gtxMessaging rank higher for German buyers than for global buyers?
gtxMessaging is a German-origin SMS gateway specialized for the German market; it does not have the global scale or multi-market presence to appear in a global top 10 ranking. For German buyers, its advantages are decisive for domestic German SMS programs: direct Telekom, Vodafone, O2, and 1&1 operator connections provide superior deliverability to German mobile numbers compared to US-routed SMS traffic; DSGVO-native infrastructure with AV-Vertrag as a standard contract component eliminates the compliance configuration burden of adapting a US platform; and German-language support means compliance questions about UWG and DSGVO can be answered by a German-market-specialist vendor team. German businesses with purely domestic SMS needs should evaluate gtxMessaging and seven.io before any US-headquartered platform; US platforms are the right choice only when German SMS is one component of a multi-market program.
What does UWG Section 7 mean for German SMS marketing programs?
UWG Section 7 classifies B2C SMS marketing without prior express consent as unzumutbare Belastigung (unreasonable harassment), which is civilly actionable. The consequences: Wettbewerbszentrale or Verbraucherzentrale can issue an abmahnung (formal cease-and-desist notice) based on a single consumer complaint; if the brand signs a Unterlassungserklaerung (cease-and-desist declaration) and later violates it, each subsequent violation triggers an Ordnungsgeld (contractual penalty) up to EUR 250,000. German courts have enforced UWG Section 7 against SMS marketing programs, and the Wettbewerbszentrale actively monitors for non-compliant campaigns. Practical requirements: (1) every German SMS subscriber must have given explicit prior consent specifically for SMS marketing from your brand; (2) consent records must be auditable with timestamp, source, and consent text; (3) opt-out must be processed immediately and permanently; (4) DSGVO consent records and UWG consent records overlap; maintain one auditable consent record system per subscriber.
What DSGVO documents should I require from my SMS marketing platform in Germany?
German enterprise buyers should require from any SMS platform vendor: (1) Auftragsdatenverarbeitung (AV) agreement compliant with DSGVO Art. 28, in German or with certified German translation; (2) complete sub-processor list with locations and processing roles; (3) data transfer mechanisms for cross-border transfers (EU-US DPF certification or Standard Contractual Clauses with DSGVO-adequate supplements); (4) EU data residency selection option and contractual confirmation that German subscriber data is processed within the EU; (5) technical and organizational measures (TOMs) documentation; (6) 72-hour breach notification procedure per DSGVO Art. 33. Works Council (Betriebsrat) must be notified before deploying SMS marketing platforms that process employee or customer data in German workplaces; prepare a Betriebsvereinbarung if employee data is processed. gtxMessaging and seven.io provide German-law-compliant AV-Vertrag documentation as standard; US platforms provide GDPR DPAs that satisfy DSGVO but may require AV supplement and German translation for Works Council review.
How much should I budget for SMS marketing software?
For SMBs sending under 5,000 messages a month: $25 to $100 per month covers most options (Textedly, SlickText, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting, TextMagic pay-as-you-go). 5,000 to 25,000 messages per month: $100 to $500 per month. 25,000 to 100,000 messages: $500 to $3,000 per month (Klaviyo SMS, Postscript, Attentive entry tiers). 100,000+ messages: $3,000 to $25,000+ per month, almost always quote-driven on Attentive, Klaviyo enterprise, or Twilio at high volume. SMS message credits are the dominant cost driver above the platform subscription.
Klaviyo SMS vs Attentive, which one fits my brand?
Klaviyo SMS if you are already on Klaviyo email or planning to be. The unified profile, shared segmentation, and single attribution model across email and SMS remove cross-channel coordination overhead. Attentive if you want a standalone SMS specialist, the largest e-commerce SMS customer base, managed-service onboarding, and you are happy to coordinate with a separate email vendor. Most Shopify-anchored DTC brands on Klaviyo email default to Klaviyo SMS; brands that want a dedicated SMS team and partner relationship default to Attentive.
What is 10DLC and do I have to register?
10DLC (10-digit long code) is the carrier-vetted SMS registration framework in the United States. Since 2023, every business sending SMS from a 10-digit number to US recipients must register their brand with The Campaign Registry and register each messaging campaign. Failure to register results in heavily reduced throughput, message blocking, or carrier fees. All platforms in this list handle 10DLC registration on your behalf, fees vary but expect a one-time brand registration fee plus monthly campaign fees that pass through from carriers. Short codes (5-6 digit) are a separate registration path that takes 8-12 weeks and runs $1,000+ per month in rental.
TCPA and 10DLC compliance, what do I actually need to know?
TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) requires prior express written consent for marketing SMS in the US. Every recipient must opt in explicitly, consent records must be retained, and unsubscribe (STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE) must be honored immediately. 10DLC is the carrier registration layer that sits on top of TCPA, the carriers will not deliver bulk SMS from unregistered brands regardless of TCPA consent. CAN-SPAM is for email and does not apply to SMS. State-level laws (Florida FTSA, Washington WACSPA, Oklahoma TCPA) impose additional requirements. All platforms in this list support TCPA-compliant consent capture, quiet hours by recipient timezone, and 10DLC registration. Compliance is your responsibility, the platforms are the tooling.
Email vs SMS marketing, when should I use which?
Email for the heavy lift: longer content, product detail, newsletters, recommendation flows, anything where the customer needs to read more than a sentence or two. SMS for time-sensitive, action-driven moments: flash sale alerts, abandoned cart recovery, appointment reminders, shipping updates, order confirmations. SMS open rates remain near 98 percent vs roughly 25 percent for email, but click-through has been declining as SMS inboxes saturate. Most e-commerce brands run both, email carries the volume and SMS carries the urgency. SMS regulatory compliance (TCPA, 10DLC) is stricter than email (CAN-SPAM), so plan for tighter list growth and explicit opt-in.
Do I need email plus SMS plus push on one platform?
For SMB and most B2B: no, single-channel SMS is fine, add channels via separate tools or Zapier when you need them. For DTC e-commerce running coordinated lifecycle: usually yes for email plus SMS, the orchestration is easier on one platform (Klaviyo bundles both natively). For consumer apps (fintech, healthcare apps) running email plus SMS plus push plus in-app: Iterable, Customer.io, or MoEngage handle multi-channel orchestration better than any SMS-only tool.
How long does SMS marketing implementation take?
Textedly, SlickText, SimpleTexting, EZ Texting: 2-5 days from signup to first send, the bottleneck is 10DLC registration approval (typically 1-3 business days). Klaviyo SMS, Postscript, Salesmsg: 1-2 weeks including 10DLC and template setup. Attentive: 2-4 weeks (managed onboarding by design). Twilio: 4-12+ weeks if building a custom marketing stack. Migration from existing platform adds 2-6 weeks depending on list size, attribution complexity, and 10DLC re-registration timing.
What about AI features in SMS marketing?
AI in SMS marketing in 2026: (1) Copy generation for SMS content, all major platforms include this now (Klaviyo AI, Attentive AI Pro, Postscript). (2) Conversational two-way reply automation, Attentive AI Pro and Postscript Sales Associates lead. (3) Send-time optimization per recipient, Klaviyo and Attentive lead. (4) Predictive analytics tied to SMS engagement, Klaviyo strongest for e-commerce. For most SMBs, AI features are nice-to-have, not deciding factors; the bigger value drivers remain list growth, segmentation depth, and 10DLC compliance handling.

Final word

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Last updated 2026-05-19. Local pricing reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.