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TextBetter vs YakChat

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

TextBetter

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose TextBetter if your team needs shared, two-way business texting with options for automation, integrations, and existing business numbers. Its listed plans start at $79/mo, and outbound segment allowances vary by plan. Teams with higher usage should account for the $0.04 charge per segment above plan limits.

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YakChat

Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

Choose YakChat if your team needs business messaging in tools such as Microsoft Teams or Webex, with shared inboxes and archiving options. Look elsewhere if you need MMS in the UK or Australia, or if a free plan is essential.

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The facts

TextBetterYakChat
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planSolo: $79 a monthFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitetextbetter.comyakchat.com
On two-way sms software#23 of 30#19 of 30

TextBetter: what it does well

  • Shared inbox supports team visibility without personal phones.
  • Replies to bulk texts become separate one-to-one conversations.
  • Works with HubSpot, Pipedrive, Teams, and Slack.
  • API supports sending and receiving SMS and MMS.
  • Existing landline and VoIP numbers can be text-enabled.

What to know first

  • No free plan is offered.
  • Solo includes 200 outbound message segments per month.
  • Extra segments above plan limits cost $0.04 each.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.

YakChat: what it does well

  • Combines SMS, MMS, WhatsApp Business Messaging, and RCS.
  • Supports personal and shared inboxes, scheduled messages, and auto replies.
  • Browser extension can start chats from phone numbers on websites.
  • Professional includes translation across 110 languages.
  • Supports multiple sign-in and archiving options.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan; the offer is paid with a 14-day trial.
  • MMS is supported in the USA and Canada, but not the UK or Australia.
  • Professional MMS Group Chat is limited to 10 participants including the sender.

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