Best Two-Way SMS Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Chekkit is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Havari and Sociocs. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Havari. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Textmagic at $0.05/mo.
Two-way SMS software is built for teams that need to send texts and handle customer replies in the same workflow. Compared on API access and workflow automation, these tools also differ in shared inboxes, mobile apps, and the SMS number types they support. Chekkit, Havari, and Sociocs lead the ranking, with Textedly and EZ Texting also among the first entries. To compare likely fit, consider how messages are shared across a team and whether integrations or automated steps matter to your process. Free plans, included messages, and paid starting prices provide additional cost context alongside the capabilities shown.
31 two-way SMS software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Chekkit iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$39/mo Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 2 Havari iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9£19/mo Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 3 Sociocs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$24/mo Shared inbox: Yes
- 4 Textedly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$29/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 5 Podium Webchat iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 6 DialPhone Contact Center iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$65/mo Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 7 EZ Texting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$20/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 8 Heymarket iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$4.08/mo Shared inbox: Yes
- 9 MessageDesk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$2.42/mo Shared inbox: Yes
- 10 Sakari iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$25/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 11 Salesmsg iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$25/mo Shared inbox: Yes
- 12 Textline iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Shared inbox: Yes
- 13 TextTorrent iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$49/mo Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 14 TextUs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$299/mo Shared inbox: Yes
- 15 SimpleTexting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$29/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 16 YakChat iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 17 DialPhone Business SMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: YesMobile app: Yes
- 18 MightyText Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Mobile app: Yes
- 19 Textmagic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$0.05/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 20 Pulse SMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Shared inbox: Yes
- 21 SendHub iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Shared inbox: Yes
- 22 TextBetter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Shared inbox: Yes
- 23 Mosio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$42/mo Workflow automation: Yes
- 24 Artera No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Shared inbox: YesWorkflow automation: Yes
- 25 Go2Msg No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Shared inbox: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which two-way SMS software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Chekkit is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.9. Havari is second and Sociocs third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Textmagic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.05/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.