Side by side

CallHub vs NeedTexting

Both stand on peer-to-peer texting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CallHub

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

CallHub combines phone banking, messaging, outreach, and workflow tools, with integrations and an API for connecting data. Compare Essential’s stated limits with your team’s needs; Scale’s price is not listed.

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NeedTexting

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

NeedTexting combines messaging, team inbox tools, and campaign features, with a per-number monthly plan and separate SMS and MMS charges. Note that submitted messages can be charged even when delivery fails.

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The facts

	CallHub	NeedTexting
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	2	1
Maker	CallHub	Not published
Website	callhub.io	needtexting.com
On peer-to-peer texting software	#7 of 26	#11 of 26

CallHub: what it does well

Supports phone, voice, text, email, and workflow channels.
Offers four listed dialing modes.
Texting includes surveys, link tracking, and profanity filtering.
API supports custom two-way data flows.
Android and iOS apps are available.

What to know first

Essential is limited to 10,000 contacts and 10 agents.
Essential lists only five team members.
Chrome is recommended for browser calling.
Scale price is not listed.

NeedTexting: what it does well

Supports bulk and individual SMS and MMS
Inbox includes assignments and response templates
Offers political ballot updates and audience filters
RESTful APIs connect with existing systems
Inbound replies are free

What to know first

No free plan
SMS costs $0.03 per message
MMS costs $0.05 per message
Delivery is not guaranteed, but submitted messages are charged

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