Textiful collects email addresses and other audience information through SMS keyword campaigns, then can sync that data to email marketing platforms. Organizations assign a keyword to a phone number, set campaign messages and prompts, and gather replies by text. For churches and ministries, the described uses include collecting information from first-time worshipers, sharing scripture and prayer requests, sending reading and event reminders, sharing donation links, and coordinating staff and volunteers. Messaging options include bulk SMS broadcasts, MMS image texts, Text to Vote polls, and timed drip campaigns. Broadcasts can be sent immediately or scheduled, and collected data can be exported at any time. Textiful lists integrations with email services including Mailchimp, HubSpot, and Salesforce, and says it connects to 1,000+ applications through Zapier. It runs on the web, with phone numbers compatible with carriers in the United States and Canada. The free On Demand plan includes one keyword on a 10-digit number, with credits purchased as needed; Essential costs 19.00 USD per month.
Who it is for
Textiful suits churches, ministries, and other organizations that want to collect audience details by text and use them in email marketing. Its church-oriented examples include worshiper follow-up, event reminders, donations, and volunteer coordination.
What is good
- Free On Demand plan includes one keyword.
- Broadcasts can be scheduled or sent immediately.
- Collected data can be exported at any time.
- Connects to 1,000+ applications through Zapier.
What to know first
- Phone numbers are compatible only with US and Canada carriers.
- Essential includes up to 150 captured emails monthly.
- Overage fees start at 6 cents per credit.
Verdict
Textiful combines keyword-based data collection with broadcasts, polls, and drip campaigns, including uses described for churches. Check the plan’s capture and message allowances, carrier coverage, and possible overage fees against your needs.
Get started with Textiful
- Open the church and ministry page.
- Create an account for free without a credit card.
- Choose the On Demand plan or a paid plan.
- Assign a keyword to a phone number.
- Customize campaign messages and prompts, then collect responses by text.
What the free plan stops at
On Demand includes one keyword on a 10-digit number, and message credits must be purchased as needed. Essential costs $19.00 USD per month and includes up to 150 captured emails, two keywords on 5-digit numbers, and 350 outgoing text messages; overage credits start at 6 cents depending on plan.
Questions about Textiful
Is there a free plan?
Yes. On Demand is free and includes one keyword on a 10-digit number. Message credits are purchased as needed.
How much do paid plans cost?
Essential is $19.00 USD per month, Small Business is $49.00 USD per month, Medium Business is $184.00 USD per month, Large Business is $499.00 USD per month, and Corporate is $849.00 USD per month. Custom pricing is available by contacting Textiful.
What platforms does Textiful support?
Textiful is available on the web.
Which email marketing integrations are listed?
Integrations include Mailchimp, ConvertKit, HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, AWeber, Campaign Monitor, Constant Contact, Drip, Emma, Infusionsoft by Keap, Salesforce, Simplero, and Sendlane. Zapier connects Textiful to 1,000+ applications.
Where are its phone numbers supported?
Textiful says its phone numbers are compatible with carriers in the United States and Canada.
What happens if I exceed my plan's credits?
Overage fees depend on the current plan and start at 6 cents per overage credit.
Textiful plans and pricing
All plansCompared on church text messaging software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $19/mo
- Two-way messaging
- Yes
- Scheduled messages
- Yes
- Audience segmentation
- Yes
- Included messages
- 350 messages/mo
- Church software integrations
- No
