Answers · updated Jun 12, 2026
Which business texting platforms price per user seat?
2 of 17 tracked business texting platforms price per user seat rather than by bundled credits: Quo (formerly OpenPhone), Heymarket. The lowest per-user list price is $19/user/mo (Quo (formerly OpenPhone)). Per-seat models suit multi-agent shared-inbox teams; most carry a minimum seat count and meter SMS per segment on top of the seat fee, which we record per vendor rather than fold into the headline price.
As of Jun 12, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
The data behind this answer
| Vendor | Per-user price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | $19/user/mo quo.com verified Jun 12, 2026 | Starter |
| Heymarket | $49/user/mo heymarket.com verified Jun 12, 2026 | Standard |
Figures normalized and sourced as of Jun 12, 2026. See the methodology for how each number is captured, dated and normalized, or the full comparison matrix for every vendor.
Frequently asked
- What does per-seat texting pricing mean?
- You pay a monthly fee for each user (agent) who needs access, usually with a minimum seat count. It fits team shared-inbox texting where multiple people work the same line, rather than one-to-many broadcasts.
- Do per-seat plans still charge for messages?
- Often yes — the seat fee buys access, and outbound SMS/MMS is metered per segment on top. We record the per-segment add-on per vendor where stated; the cheapest seat here is Quo (formerly OpenPhone) at $19/user/mo.
- Is per-seat cheaper than a bundled-credit plan?
- For a small team sending modest volume, per-seat can be cheaper and simpler; for high-volume broadcasting, a bundled-credit base is usually cheaper per message. Compare at your real seat count and send volume.