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SM2.IO vs Textellent
Both stand on business 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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SM2.IO combines a wide range of customer channels with phone features and configurable flows for small-business teams. Basic has a clear limitation: it does not include a phone system, and paid plans start at $199.00 per month.
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Textellent combines customer texting, appointment workflows, automation, and compliance tools across web, mobile, and browser extension access. Check the plan's credit and user limits, as well as the activation fee, before choosing a subscription.
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| SM2.IO | Textellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $199 a month | Essentials: $59 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sm2.io | textellent.com |
| On business texting software | #10 of 27 | #14 of 27 |
SM2.IO: what it does well
- Shared inbox covers many messaging channels
- Phone system includes routing and voicemail
- Flow Builder includes a simulator
- Free trial requires no upfront card
What to know first
- Basic plan has no phone system
- Plans start at $199.00 per month
- Accounts are limited to 25 locations
Textellent: what it does well
- Texting can be added to a business number without affecting voice service.
- Automations respond to leads, appointments, payments, and status changes.
- Appointment tools include booking links and calendar synchronization.
- Integrates with more than 800 apps.
- Mobile apps include quick replies and conversation assignment.
What to know first
- No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days.
- Essentials includes 750 monthly credits and one user.
- Annual plans include a $49 one-time activation fee.
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