How Much Does SimpleTexting Cost?
The real price of the SMS marketing platform, tier by tier, fees included.
Short answer: SimpleTexting starts at $39/month on the 500-credit plan, or about $31/month billed annually (a 20% saving), with a free 14-day trial and no credit card required. But the price tracks your SMS credits, not your contacts, which stay unlimited. An MMS costs 3 credits, a long SMS costs 2, and a few fees add up fast (extra seats, numbers, short codes). We walk through every tier and what you really pay for your volume.
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SimpleTexting, the key numbers
What each SimpleTexting plan costs
These are the credit tiers, the core of the offer. The price tracks how many SMS credits you need per month, not your contact count, which is unlimited everywhere. A standard SMS costs 1 credit, a long SMS 2 credits, an MMS 3 credits. Prices shown monthly; annual billing saves 20%. SimpleTexting scales to 50,000 credits, we show the key tiers.
Prices in USD, billed monthly. Annual: −20%. Checked June 2026.
500 credits
To start with SMS
~$31/month annually ($374.40/year)
- 500 SMS credits per month
- Unlimited contacts
- 3 user seats included
- Unlimited text-to-join keywords
- API, Zapier, Mailchimp, AI Assist
2,000 credits
For regular campaigns
~$71/month annually ($854.40/year)
- 2,000 SMS credits per month
- Unlimited contacts, rollover credits (monthly)
- Advanced segments, drip and auto-replies
- Reporting and analytics included
- 7-day-a-week support
7,500 credits
For higher volume
~$191/month annually ($2,294.40/year)
- 7,500 SMS credits per month
- Ideal for frequent sends or MMS
- Cost per SMS drops as volume grows
- Everything in the lower tiers
50,000+ credits
High volume and custom
- From 25,000 ($559) to 50,000 credits ($909)
- Beyond that: pricing on request
- Dedicated short code available (from $1,000/mo)
- Custom quotas and options
Prices checked June 2026 on simpletexting.com/pricing and cross-referenced across several sources. The full ladder has 8 tiers, from 500 credits ($39) to 50,000 credits ($909), then custom pricing. Annual billing saves 20% on every plan. Beyond your quota, each extra credit costs roughly 5.5 cents.
SimpleTexting, the extra fees
The headline price only covers your credit quota and the first 3 seats. Several fees can add up fast depending on how you use it. Here is what each option costs.
SMS credits (the core of the price)
A standard SMS costs 1 credit, a long SMS (over 160 characters) 2 credits, and an MMS 3 credits. That is what bumps you up a tier: 2,000 credits in plain SMS is about 167 MMS. From $39 (500 credits) to $909/month (50,000 credits).
User seats
Three seats are included on every plan. Each additional user costs $20/month. A team of 6 therefore adds $60/month to the bill, whatever credit tier you pick.
Numbers and short codes
A local number costs $10/month (plus a $4 activation fee), a toll-free number is free. Each extra number is $10/month. A dedicated short code, for large-scale keyword campaigns, starts at $1,000/month.
Carrier fees and overage
10DLC registration is a one-time $4, plus pass-through carrier fees (~$0.0025/SMS in the US). Beyond your quota, each extra credit is billed at roughly 5.5 cents. On monthly plans, unused credits roll over to the next month.
- Mostly sending plain text SMS? 1 credit each, the base tier often covers it.
- Sending MMS (images)? Budget 3 credits per send: pick a higher tier.
- Team larger than 3 people? Add $20/month per extra seat.
- Starting from existing lists? Contacts are unlimited, no extra cost there.
- Running large-scale keyword campaigns? The $1,000/month short code changes the math.
How we size the real cost
SimpleTexting's headline price does not tell you what you actually pay, because it all depends on your credit usage and your options. For each profile, we start from the right credit tier, billed annually, then add the seats and numbers you need. Here is the logic behind the calculation.
- SMS volume1 credit per SMS, 2 if long, 3 for MMSCredits
- ContactsChanges nothing on price, unlike email toolsUnlimited
- Extra seatsBeyond the 3 included, per user+$20
- Numbers and feesLocal number, short code, 10DLC fees+$10
Estimates on the entry and mid tiers. Adjust for your real SMS volume and your options.
What you actually pay per month
The price hinges on your SMS volume and your options. Four typical profiles, billed annually, assumptions stated.
Estimates in USD, annual. Carrier fees extra.
Solo, low volume
500 credits
- 500-credit plan, annual
- Free toll-free number, 3 seats included
- For a small list texted occasionally
Active SMB
2,000 credits + 1 seat
- 2,000 credits annual (~$71) + 1 seat ($20)
- Regular campaigns, segments, drip
- About 2 to 3× the headline starting price
MMS marketer
7,500 credits
- 7,500 credits, annual
- MMS at 3 credits: ~2,500 images/month
- Frequent sends to a large list
Agency, high volume
25,000 credits
- 25,000 credits annual + extra seats
- Dedicated number, before any short code
- Dedicated short code: +$1,000/month
Estimates with annual billing (June 2026), based on the right credit tier plus options. Adjust for your real volume. SimpleTexting prices per credit, not per contact: a large list texted rarely stays affordable, while a modest list over-mailed pushes you up a tier fast.
SimpleTexting's price versus the alternatives
Here is how SimpleTexting's entry plan lines up against other SMS marketing platforms. Salesmsg and EZ Texting start a little cheaper, but with different quotas and models. Compare the starting price and the billing model.
Entry prices checked June 2026. Different billing models.
SimpleTexting
Credit subscription
- Unlimited contacts on every plan
- ~$31/month annually (−20%)
- 3 seats included, unlimited keywords
Salesmsg
Conversational, two-way
- 1 number included, extra texts at $0.04
- Built around two-way messaging
- Cheaper at entry, inbox-focused
EZ Texting
Launch subscription
- 500 messages/month on Launch
- Telecom fee dropped only on Boost ($75)
- Extra seats at $10/month
Entry prices checked June 2026 on the official pages. SimpleTexting bills per credit with unlimited contacts and 3 seats included, while Salesmsg starts at $25 (500 texts, conversation-focused) and EZ Texting at $25 plus a $5 telecom fee on the Launch plan. TextMagic, on a pay-as-you-go model (~$0.049/SMS), stays cheaper for low, irregular volumes.
So, is SimpleTexting expensive?
Our take after testing it: the entry price is fair for SMS marketing, but the real cost depends on your credit usage. Here is when it pays off, and how to pay less.
Good value if…
You mostly send plain text SMS to a large list you do not over-mail. Unlimited contacts and 3 included seats make SimpleTexting competitive as long as your credit volume stays controlled. At $39/month (or ~$31 annually), it is a reasonable entry point to start SMS marketing.
Less appealing if…
You send a lot of MMS or very frequent campaigns. At 3 credits per MMS, you burn through your quota fast and jump up a tier. Above 2,000 credits the bill climbs sharply ($89, then $239), and the cost per SMS stays higher than a pay-as-you-go player like TextMagic.
The verdict
SimpleTexting is a solid platform at a fair price as long as your credit volume is predictable. Pick the tier closest to your real usage, pay annually to save 20%, and only add seats and numbers when you genuinely need them.
- Pay annually: 20% off every plan.
- Pick the credit tier closest to your real SMS volume.
- Choose a toll-free number (free) over a local one ($10/month).
- Use the free 14-day trial, no card, to validate deliverability.
- Watch your MMS usage: 3 credits per image changes your tier fast.
Frequently asked questions about SimpleTexting pricing
How much does SimpleTexting cost per month?
SimpleTexting starts at $39/month on the 500-credit plan, or about $31/month billed annually thanks to the 20% discount. The price tracks the number of SMS credits per month, not your contacts, which stay unlimited on every plan. Higher tiers climb to $89 (2,000 credits), $239 (7,500 credits) and up to $909/month (50,000 credits). Three user seats are included everywhere, and each extra seat costs $20/month. The smart move is to pick the tier closest to your real SMS volume so you are not paying for credits you never use.How much does SimpleTexting cost per year?
Billed annually, the 500-credit plan works out to about $374/year (around $31/month), the 2,000-credit plan to about $854/year (around $71/month) and the 7,500-credit plan to about $2,294/year (around $191/month). Annual billing saves 20% on every tier versus monthly. If you add seats ($20/month) or numbers ($10/month), fold those into your calculation. Always check the exact price on the official page before paying, since the tiers can change over time.Does SimpleTexting have a free plan?
No, SimpleTexting does not have a permanent free plan. It does offer a free 14-day trial, with no credit card, that includes 50 outgoing texts so you can test the platform. During the trial you get the core features: campaign sending, keywords, auto-replies and segments. That is enough to validate the tool before committing. After 14 days you have to move to a paid plan to keep sending. A 30-day money-back guarantee then applies on the paid plans if you change your mind early.How do SimpleTexting credits work?
Every plan includes a monthly credit quota. A standard SMS (up to 160 characters) costs 1 credit, a long SMS over 160 characters costs 2 credits, and an MMS, the message with an image, costs 3 credits. That system is what sets your tier: the more long messages or MMS you send, the faster you burn through your quota. On monthly plans, unused credits roll over to the next month. Beyond your quota, each extra credit is billed at roughly 5.5 cents, so heavy senders should size their tier carefully.Are contacts unlimited on SimpleTexting?
Yes. SimpleTexting bills per SMS credit, not per contact: you can store an unlimited number of contacts on every plan, at no extra cost. That is a notable difference from email tools like Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign, which bill by list size. In practice, a large list you text rarely stays affordable on SimpleTexting. Conversely, a modest list you over-mail pushes your credit usage, and therefore your tier, up. It is your send volume that drives the price, not your contact database.How much does an extra user seat cost?
Three user seats are included on every SimpleTexting plan. Each additional user costs $20/month. For a team of six, that means $60/month on top of the credit tier you pick. This cost applies whatever your plan, from 500 credits to 50,000. If you run a small team, the 3 included seats are often enough. Beyond that, add this line carefully to your bill, because it weighs on the real monthly cost fast, especially on the entry tiers where it can exceed the price of the credits themselves.How much does a number or short code cost on SimpleTexting?
A toll-free number is free and included, which is the most economical option. A local number costs $10/month, plus a one-time $4 activation fee. Each extra number is billed at $10/month. For large-scale keyword campaigns, a dedicated short code starts at $1,000/month, a line item reserved for high volumes. On top of that, there is a one-time $4 10DLC registration and pass-through carrier fees of about $0.0025 per SMS in the United States. For most use cases, the free toll-free number is more than enough.Is SimpleTexting more expensive than Salesmsg or EZ Texting?
It depends on the model. Salesmsg starts at $25/month for 500 texts and one number, with extra messages at $0.04 each, and a more conversational positioning. EZ Texting also starts at $25/month on its Launch plan, but adds a $5 telecom fee, so about $30 in practice, with that fee dropped only from the Boost plan at $75. SimpleTexting at $39/month is a little pricier at entry, but includes 3 seats and unlimited contacts. TextMagic, on a pay-as-you-go model (~$0.049/SMS), stays cheaper for low, irregular volumes.Is there a discount for paying SimpleTexting annually?
Yes. Annual billing saves 20% on every SimpleTexting plan versus the monthly rate. For example, the 500-credit plan drops from about $39 to about $31/month ($374/year instead of $468), and the 2,000-credit plan from about $89 to about $71/month. That is the main way to pay SimpleTexting less. The trade-off: credit rollover for unused credits only applies to monthly plans, not annual ones. The best lever is to combine the annual commitment with a tier sized as tightly as possible to your real volume.How much does SimpleTexting cost for an agency or high volume?
For a high-volume agency, expect around $447/month billed annually on the 25,000-credit plan, before adding extra seats at $20 and numbers at $10. The 50,000-credit plan climbs to $909/month, then pricing goes custom beyond that. If you run large-scale keyword campaigns, a dedicated short code adds $1,000/month. The good news: contacts stay unlimited whatever the tier. For the highest volumes, request an Enterprise quote to secure a lower cost per SMS as your usage grows.
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