Best Two-Way SMS Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Chekkit is ranked #1 of 31 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Havari and Sociocs. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Havari. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Textmagic at $0.05/mo.
Two-way SMS software supports text conversations that include both messages sent and replies received. Compared on shared inbox, mobile app, and SMS number types, the entries also specify API access and workflow automation for teams considering how messaging fits their processes. Chekkit, Havari, and Sociocs are among the named options. Free plan availability, included messages, and paid-from pricing add details for comparing plans and expected use. Consider which listed conversation-handling features and messaging allowances align with the way your team manages text communication.
31 two-way SMS software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
5 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChekkitWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $39/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | HavariWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | £19/mo | 6.5 | |
| 3 | SociocsWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | TextmagicWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $0.05/mo | 6.5 | |
| 5 | Podium WebchatWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 6 | TextedlyWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $29/mo | 5.6 |
| 7 | ArteraWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 8 | DialPhone Contact CenterWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $65/mo | 5.3 |
| 9 | Go2MsgWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | MightyTextWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Extension | Two bars | — | 5 of 6 | $7.49/mo | 5.3 | |
| 11 | DialPhone Business SMSWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | Pulse SMSWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | SendHubWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $18.25/mo | 5.2 |
| 14 | YakChatWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | EZ TextingWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $20/mo | 5.1 |
| 16 | HeymarketWeb · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $4.08/mo | 5.1 |
| 17 | MessageDeskWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $2.42/mo | 5.1 |
| 18 | MosioWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $42/mo | 5.1 |
| 19 | SakariWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $25/mo | 5.1 |
| 20 | SalesmsgWeb · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $25/mo | 5.1 |
| 21 | SimpleTextingWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $29/mo | 5.1 |
| 22 | SM2.IOWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $199/mo | 5.1 |
| 23 | TextBetterWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | TextlineWeb · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | TextTorrentWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $49/mo | 5.1 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Shared inbox | Workflow automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chekkit | 6.6 | Free plan | $39/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Havari | 6.5 | Free plan | £19/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Sociocs | 6.5 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | 12 /user/mo | Yes | — |
| 4 | Textmagic | 6.5 | No | $0.05/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | Podium Webchat | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Textedly | 5.6 | No | $29/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 7 | Artera | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | DialPhone Contact Center | 5.3 | No | $65/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Go2Msg | 5.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | MightyText | 5.3 | Free plan | $7.49/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | DialPhone Business SMS | 5.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Pulse SMS | 5.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 13 | SendHub | 5.2 | No | $18.25/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | YakChat | 5.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | EZ Texting | 5.1 | No | $20/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 16 | Heymarket | 5.1 | No | $4.08/mo | No | 49 /user/mo | Yes | — |
| 17 | MessageDesk | 5.1 | No | $2.42/mo | Yes | 29 /user/mo | Yes | — |
| 18 | Mosio | 5.1 | No | $42/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | Sakari | 5.1 | No | $25/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Salesmsg | 5.1 | No | $25/mo | No | 25 /user/mo | Yes | — |
| 21 | SimpleTexting | 5.1 | No | $29/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | SM2.IO | 5.1 | No | $199/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 23 | TextBetter | 5.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Textline | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 25 | TextTorrent | 5.1 | No | $49/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which two-way SMS software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Chekkit is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.6. Havari is second and Sociocs third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Textmagic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.05/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.