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Pros
- Centralized inbox for texts, reviews, and payments
- Strong tools for gathering and managing reviews
- AI tools for message drafting and automated replies
- List-building tools like QR codes and text-to-join
- SMS payment links for faster customer checkout
Pros
- 14-day free-trial
- Great customer support
- Variety of integrations
- Many subscription plans
Cons
- No public pricing; all plans require a sales quote
- Unclear cancellation and refund terms
- Some reports of slower support responses
Cons
- Cannot send emojis in text messages
Quick Stats
- Free Trial : 14 days, includes full platform access
- Customer Experience : Good
- AI Features : Available (review replies and message suggestions)
- International Messaging : Available (US & Canada)
- BBB Rating : B
Quick Stats
- Free Trial : "True"
Selling Points
- Unified dashboard for messaging, reviews, payments, and chat
- AI assistant for replies and after-hours conversations
- Built-in text-to-pay tools that streamline billing
- Automated review workflows that boost online visibility
Selling Points
- 14-day free-trial
- Great customer support
- Variety of integrations
Mobile & Collaboration
- Android Mobile App
- iOS Mobile App
- Role-Based Permissions
- Team Inbox
Mobile & Collaboration
- Android Mobile App—Undisclosed
- iOS Mobile App
- Role-Based Permissions—Undisclosed
- Team Inbox—Undisclosed
Payment & Billing
- Bank Transfers
- Cryptocurrency
- Major Credit Cards
- Pay-as-You-Go Pricing
- PayPal
- Renewal Reminders—Undisclosed
- Text-to-Pay—Undisclosed
Payment & Billing
- Bank Transfers—Undisclosed
- Cryptocurrency—Undisclosed
- Major Credit Cards—Undisclosed
- Pay-as-You-Go Pricing—Undisclosed
- PayPal—Undisclosed
- Renewal Reminders—Undisclosed
- Text-to-Pay—Undisclosed
Integrations & Automation
- API Access
- App Integrations (e.g., CRM, Zapier)
- Workflow Automation
Integrations & Automation
- API Access—Undisclosed
- App Integrations (e.g., CRM, Zapier)
- Workflow Automation—Undisclosed
Support & Resources
- 24/7 Support Availability
- Community Forum
- FAQs
- Help Center / Knowledge Base
- Live Chat
- Phone
Support & Resources
- 24/7 Support Availability—Undisclosed
- Community Forum—Undisclosed
- FAQs—Undisclosed
- Help Center / Knowledge Base—Undisclosed
- Live Chat
- Phone
Core Messaging Features
- AI-Powered Messaging
- Bulk SMS
- Compliance Tools (TCPA, A2P 10DLC, GDPR)
- Contact Segmentation
- Drip Campaigns
- Exportable Reports Reports
- Keyword Shortcodes
- MMS Support
- Opt-In Tools (e.g., Keywords, Web Forms)
- Real-Time Analytics
- Scheduled Campaigns
- Text-to-Pay Support
- Two-Way Messaging
- UTM Tracking
Core Messaging Features
- AI-Powered Messaging—Undisclosed
- Bulk SMS
- Compliance Tools (TCPA, A2P 10DLC, GDPR)—Undisclosed
- Contact Segmentation—Undisclosed
- Drip Campaigns—Undisclosed
- Exportable Reports Reports—Undisclosed
- Keyword Shortcodes—Undisclosed
- MMS Support
- Opt-In Tools (e.g., Keywords, Web Forms)—Undisclosed
- Real-Time Analytics—Undisclosed
- Scheduled Campaigns
- Text-to-Pay Support—Undisclosed
- Two-Way Messaging—Undisclosed
- UTM Tracking—Undisclosed