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Hustle vs text+
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.
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Hustle combines targeted messaging, video, and live one-to-one communication across mobile and web apps. Buyers should weigh its segment-based PAYGO charges or annual commitment against their messaging needs, and note the API message-sending limitation.
Visit Hustle Free plan AndroidiPhone
Choose text+ if you want a second number on Android or iOS for internet-based calling and messaging, especially to separate personal and other communications. Look elsewhere if you need outbound calling or inactivity protection without paid features; those are paid or Premium offerings.
Visit text+The facts
| Hustle | text+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual commitment: $10,000 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hustle.com | textplus.com |
| On peer-to-peer texting software | #10 of 26 | #6 of 26 |
Hustle: what it does well
- Supports SMS, MMS, calls, and video messages.
- Offers tags and retargeting for smaller audiences.
- Includes Clips, Personalized Clips, and Hustle Stories.
- Lists integrations with Salesforce and other platforms.
- SOC 2 certified, according to Hustle.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- PAYGO includes a 250.00 USD monthly platform fee.
- Public API message sending is still in development.
- Annual commitment starts at $10,000 a year.
text+: what it does well
- Free plan includes texting and receiving calls.
- Send SMS, MMS, photos, and group messages to US and Canadian numbers.
- Calls work over WiFi or data.
- Free inbound calls and outbound calling to more than 200 countries.
- Block users and report abusive behavior in the app.
What to know first
- Outbound calling and Premium features are paid.
- Premium price is described as starting at less than $5/month.
- Number protection during inactivity is a Premium feature.