# SimpleTexting vs Sakari

Source: https://nachonacho.com/software-comparisons/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.

## At a glance

| | 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 |

## Which to 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

### 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

## 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.

## Questions

### 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.

## Product pages

- SimpleTexting: https://nachonacho.com/product/simpletexting
- Sakari: https://nachonacho.com/product/SAKARI