Textedly vs. TextSpot: What to Know

Which Is Better for Your Brand?

Looking for a Textedly alternative that's simpler and more transparent? This side-by-side comparison shows how TextSpot stacks up for pricing, features, and ease of use.

Pricing & Setup

Breakdown: Textedly vs. TextSpot

Plans $29–$200+/month $29–$2,999/month
Price per message $.03–$0.10 $0.04
Inbound message cost Free Free
Phone number Included Included (toll-free and 10DLC numbers)
Carrier messaging fees Included Included in monthly bill
User fees None $10/month per user
Cost of 500 messages/month $29/month Minimum is 600 messages for $26
Carrier registration $19 one time, takes 2-3 business days $4 one time, takes 6–10 weeks
Ease of setup Set it and forget it More steps for proper setup and a clunkier UI

TextSpot

Starts at $29 per month with a few different price points per message depending on your plan.

Textedly

Has a similar baseline cost, but the price adds up and it takes a few months to get started while your audience slowly forgets you exist.

Connect With Your Customers

No contracts. No hidden charges. Just simple mass texting that works.

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Features

Breakdown: Textedly vs. TextSpot

Link tracking ✔️ ✔️
Link shortening ✔️ ✔️
2-way messaging ✔️ ✔️
Auto responders ✔️ ✔️
Analytics ✔️ ✔️
Keywords Unlimited Limited
Auto-verified contacts ✔️ ❌
API ❌ (with Zapier)

TextSpot

Lets you automate, schedule texts, and use keywords for signups.

Textedly

Does the most of the same things—while being railroaded into tiers or upsold to unlock the features you need.

Best Use Cases

Breakdown: Textedly vs. TextSpot

TextSpot

Choose TextSpot if you want to:

  • Start texting fast
  • Skip hidden fees
  • Avoid bloated dashboards

It's the simple option for when your text line is one of dozens of channels you have to monitor. Businesses using TextSpot for appointment reminders report fewer no-shows and faster reschedules.

Textedly

On the other hand, Textedly is better for:

  • More complex features
  • Getting into the nitty-gritty with your data
  • Text marketing that can wait a few months

Textedly can get the job done, but what it makes up for in intricate marketing data, it lacks in speed and efficiency.

TL;DR: TextSpot vs. Textedly

  • Same core features
  • Textedly charges extra for carrier fee.
  • TextSpot is simpler, more transparent, and faster to set up

Why Choose TextSpot?

Trusted by thousands of organization both big and small.

7k+ Integrations

Integrate TextSpot with your favorite apps to automate workflows through our Zapier connection.

4.7 Star Rating

Average rating across software review sites.

AI-Powered Compliance

Your messages are checked for carrier compliance to ensure the highest deliverability.

White Glove Support

We've built or modified features within a week of some customer requests.

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