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Reach vs Txtra
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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Reach is a fit for US campaigns and organizations that want canvassing, supporter data collection, and offline work in one service. Teams needing full campaign texting should look elsewhere, and the listed paid plans start at $115 a month for small organizations.
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Txtra combines campaign messaging with send-by-send compliance checks and several campaign-oriented integrations. Consider credit use, carrier fees, and the API’s access conditions when selecting a plan.
Visit TxtraThe facts
| Reach | Txtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basics: $115 a month | Wave: $59 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | reach.vote | txtra.com |
| On peer-to-peer texting software | #13 of 26 | #17 of 26 |
Reach: what it does well
- Supports offline canvassing and syncs changes when connectivity returns.
- Action Cards can link to campaign content or external pages.
- Includes in-app and web team chat, push notifications, and contact scripts.
- Customer support is included in all pricing tiers.
- Campaigns own and control the data they collect.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Availability is currently limited to US-based campaigns and organizations.
- Reach describes texting and email as basic one-to-one tools, not full campaign texting.
- Integrations are unavailable on Basics.
Txtra: what it does well
- Campaign-voice drafts require human approval before sending.
- Checks consent, quiet hours, STOP and HELP handling.
- Connects with voter-file, CRM, and fundraising platforms.
- Plans include unlimited users and contacts.
- RCS is included.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- REST API is in early access.
- API keys require Committee plan or above and a request.
- One-time $4 carrier registration and additional carrier fees apply.