Avochato

Avochato is business messaging software for teams handling customer conversations by SMS and MMS. Its shared inbox supports two-way messaging, while automated sequences, scheduled messages and inbound keywords help teams manage those conversations. The service runs on Android, iOS and the web, and includes five users on the listed plans. Pay as you Go has no platform fee and costs $0.08 per SMS segment in the United States and Canada. Standard costs $210.00 per month and lowers that segment rate to $0.03 in those countries. Both plans charge $42 per month for each additional user. A Custom plan has no listed price and offers volume discounts for 15,000 or more segments per month, higher API throughput limits and dedicated account management. Avochato’s plan details make the trade-off between platform fees and per-segment messaging costs explicit for teams considering its shared messaging tools.

Avochato combines a team inbox with messaging automation and scheduling. Compare the per-segment charges and user costs against the needs of your team.

Avochato suits teams that need shared SMS and MMS conversations across web and mobile. Teams can choose between a plan with no platform fee and one with a lower stated SMS segment rate.

Avochato is a business messaging service for organizations that need several people to manage customer texts together. It is strongest for small teams that will use its shared inbox and automated messaging; the usage-based charges make message volume and staffing important parts of the decision.

Overview

Avochato combines two-way SMS and MMS with a shared team inbox, automated sequences, scheduled messages, and inbound keywords. The package supports both ongoing conversations and repeatable outreach, rather than just one-to-one texting. Its fit depends on whether those team workflows justify paying per message segment and, for larger teams, per additional user.

Key features

Team conversations and messaging workflows

A shared inbox lets multiple users handle conversations in one place, while two-way messaging supports replies over SMS and MMS. Scheduled messages and automated sequences can help teams coordinate recurring or timed outreach; inbound keywords add another way for customers to interact with messages. This set of tools is useful when texting is a shared business function, but may be more than an individual needs for occasional messages.

Pricing

Avochato has no free plan. Pay as you Go has no platform fee, but it is not free texting: SMS segments in the United States and Canada cost $0.08 each. Standard costs $210.00 per month and lowers that rate to $0.03 per segment in those countries. Both plans include five users, with each additional user costing $42 per month, so headcount can materially change the bill.

The choice between the first two plans is a trade-off between a fixed monthly charge and a lower message rate. Standard’s $0.05-per-segment saving over Pay as you Go takes 4,200 segments per month to offset its $210 monthly price, before considering any other costs. The five-user allowance applies to both, and added seats cost the same, so teams above that size should account for the extra $42 per user each month. Custom is aimed at higher-volume use, with discounts starting at 15,000 segments monthly, but its price is custom.

Platforms

Avochato is available on Android, iOS, and the web, giving teams mobile and browser access.

Who it's for

Avochato is a sensible fit for small teams that need to share customer conversations and use scheduled or automated messaging. The no-platform-fee option can suit lower-volume use, while Standard may suit teams sending enough messages to benefit from its lower segment rate. It is less attractive for users who need a free plan, teams that require many seats at low additional cost, or anyone whose texting needs do not warrant shared inbox and workflow tools.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Shared inbox, two-way SMS and MMS, scheduled messages, automated sequences, and inbound keywords support coordinated customer communication.
• Pros: Pay as you Go has no platform fee, while Standard offers a lower per-segment rate for teams with sufficient volume.
• Pros: Custom pricing includes volume discounts at 15,000 or more segments per month, higher API throughput limits, and dedicated account management.
• Cons: There is no free plan, and even the no-platform-fee option charges $0.08 per SMS segment in the United States and Canada.
• Cons: Both listed monthly plans include only five users; each additional user costs $42 per month.
• Cons: Standard's $210.00 monthly charge can be hard to justify for lower-volume teams despite its cheaper segment rate.

Alternatives

For a lower-cost starting point with a free tier, consider Sociocs: its Free plan includes two channels, one user, 1,000 messages per month, and unlimited templates, while Standard is $24.00 per month. It is a better match for a solo user or a small operation testing a limited messaging allowance; Avochato includes five users and emphasizes a shared inbox alongside automated sequences and scheduling.

Textmagic may suit teams that prefer prepaid usage and can work with destination-based rates: its Essential plan is $0.05 a month, billed 100% prepaid, with rates varying by destination country and 160 plain-text characters per SMS part. Avochato is the clearer fit when a shared team inbox and its listed automation features are priorities.

Kenect is another paid alternative to consider.

Pulse SMS is another paid alternative to consider.

RouteFlow SMS is another paid alternative to consider.

Curately Messaging is another paid alternative to consider.

Heymarket is worth comparing if its Standard plan suits your budget: it costs $49 a year, billed annually, with a stated $49 per user/month, a two-user minimum, two-way messaging, a shared inbox, unlimited contacts, and templates. Avochato instead starts with five included users and offers per-segment rates in the United States and Canada.

MeshDesk is another paid alternative to compare for teams evaluating per-DID pricing.

For more options, browse Business Texting Software.

Verdict

Choose Avochato if a small team needs a shared place for SMS and MMS conversations plus scheduled and automated messaging. Its main advantage is the combination of team inbox and workflow tools; its main drawback is a bill shaped by both segment usage and seats, with Standard’s fixed monthly cost demanding enough volume to pay off. Teams seeking a free tier, or those with modest texting needs, should look elsewhere.