Is SimpleTexting or Sakari cheaper to start?

Sakari advertises plans from $25 per month with one eligible number included. SimpleTexting lists 500 credits for $29 per month, plus $10 per month for a local number in its displayed estimate. Actual costs depend on message usage, number choice, and applicable fees.

Which charges for incoming texts?

SimpleTexting says incoming SMS messages are free. Sakari charges for both sent and received messages, measured in segments. SimpleTexting charges one credit for an incoming MMS.

Which is better for a team with many users?

Sakari includes unlimited users and contacts in its messaging plans. SimpleTexting includes three user seats on paid plans and lists additional seats at $20 per user per month.

Can I use either platform with HubSpot?

Sakari publishes a HubSpot integration that lets users send and receive texts from HubSpot. SimpleTexting publishes Mailchimp and Zapier integrations, plus custom integration services; confirm your specific HubSpot workflow with the vendor before buying.

Can I keep an existing business phone number?

SimpleTexting says it can text-enable an existing landline or toll-free number. Sakari says it cannot send messages from an existing mobile number and offers dedicated number options, including landline and VoIP numbers.

Do unused messaging credits expire?

On SimpleTexting monthly plans, unused credits roll over until the end of the following month. Sakari says unused credits roll over for 90 days on an active plan.

Do SimpleTexting and Sakari support picture messages?

Yes. SimpleTexting lists MMS at three credits per outbound message. Sakari supports two-way MMS in the United States and Canada and lists a $0.02 premium over the account's plan rate.

Can I try SimpleTexting and Sakari before paying?

Both advertise 14-day free trials. SimpleTexting says no credit card is required; Sakari lists 100 messaging credits for its trial.

SimpleTexting vs Sakari

Choose SimpleTexting if you want SMS marketing with free incoming SMS, text-to-join keywords, and Mailchimp integration; choose Sakari if you want unlimited team seats, a number included in your plan, and SMS that works directly inside HubSpot. Both currently sell business texting plans and offer mass messaging, two-way conversations, and mobile apps. The deciding differences are how they charge for replies, users, and phone numbers, and which tools your team uses.

Last updated October 31, 2026.

At a glance

SimpleTexting compared with Sakari, one row per dimension
Dimension	SimpleTexting	Sakari
Starting plan price	$29/month for 500 credits; local number $10/month extra	From $25/month; one eligible number included
User seats and contacts	3 users included; $20/month per extra user; unlimited contacts	Unlimited users and contacts included
Incoming SMS	Free	Charged by message segment
Unused credits	Monthly credits roll over through the following month	Credits roll over for 90 days
Integrations	Mailchimp and Zapier included; custom integrations quoted	HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Pipedrive, Slack, and Zapier listed
Phone number options	New local or toll-free number; existing landline texting	One eligible US, Canada, UK, or France number or alphanumeric sender ID included
Platforms	Web app; iOS and Android apps	Web app; iOS and Android apps
Campaign tools	Mass texts, autoresponders, drip campaigns, unlimited keywords	Targeted SMS campaigns, contact lists, opt-in forms
Picture messaging	MMS; 3 credits per outbound message	Two-way MMS in the US and Canada; $0.02 premium over plan rate
Support	Live support seven days a week	Help center and support requests
Free trial	14 days; no credit card required	14 days; 100 messaging credits
Plan commitments	Monthly or annual plans; no contracts on monthly plans	Monthly or annual plans; no contracts

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Which should you choose?

Choose SimpleTexting if

Teams expecting many incoming SMS replies
Marketers building lists with text-to-join keywords
Businesses using Mailchimp for marketing
Businesses wanting to text-enable an existing landline

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Choose Sakari if

Teams needing unlimited user seats
Teams sending texts from HubSpot
Businesses wanting one number included in the plan
Teams needing credits that roll over for 90 days

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The verdict

Pick SimpleTexting when inbound SMS volume or list-building keywords matter most: incoming SMS is free, and paid plans include unlimited keywords, though additional users cost extra. Pick Sakari when a larger team needs shared access or works in HubSpot: its plans include unlimited users and contacts, one number, and a HubSpot integration, but sent and received messages are charged. Compare your expected message volume and number needs before choosing a plan.