Answers · updated Sep 29, 2026
What is the cheapest business texting software under $50/month?
11 of 18 tracked business texting platforms publish a base plan under $50/mo, the cheapest being Avochato at $0 (pay-as-you-go). These bases bundle a small monthly credit allowance — extra segments are metered on top — so the real monthly cost depends on send volume rather than the sticker alone.
As of Sep 29, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
The data behind this answer
| Vendor | Base price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Avochato | $0 (pay-as-you-go) avochato.com verified Sep 26, 2026 STALE | Pay as You Go |
| Text-Em-All | $0 (pay-as-you-go) text-em-all.com verified Sep 27, 2026 STALE | Credits (pay-as-you-go) |
| Heymarket | $24 heymarket.com verified Oct 12, 2026 | Standard |
| EZ Texting | $25 eztexting.com verified Sep 27, 2026 STALE | Launch, 500 credits/mo |
| Sakari | $25 sakari.io verified Sep 27, 2026 STALE | Standard |
| Salesmsg | $25 salesmessage.com verified Oct 12, 2026 | Basic, 500 credits/mo |
| Textla | $25 textla.com verified Sep 27, 2026 STALE | Starter |
| Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | $28 quo.com verified Oct 12, 2026 | Starter |
| SlickText | $29 slicktext.com verified Sep 2, 2026 STALE | Starter, 500 credits/mo |
| Textedly | $29 textedly.com verified Sep 27, 2026 STALE | Basic, 500 credits/mo |
| SimpleTexting | $39 simpletexting.com verified Sep 2, 2026 STALE | 500 Credits, 500 credits/mo |
Figures normalized and sourced as of Sep 29, 2026. See the methodology for how each number is captured, dated and normalized, or the full comparison matrix for every vendor.
Frequently asked
Which business texting software is cheapest to start?
Avochato has the lowest published base — a pay-as-you-go model with no monthly base, billing only per message sent. Confirm the bundled credit allowance and per-segment overage, since send volume drives the real bill.
Are the sub-$50 plans full-featured?
Entry tiers cap the bundled credit allowance and often the user seats, with shortcodes, automations and advanced analytics gated to higher tiers. They suit a single line or small campaign.
Does the base include any messages?
Yes — most bundle a fixed monthly credit allowance (commonly 500 credits at the entry tier). We record the bundled allowance per vendor where the vendor publishes it; pure per-message vendors carry no allowance and bill from the first segment.