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About SMSLocal.com is a versatile SMS marketing and communication platform designed for businesses. It enables bulk SMS messaging with personalized options and scheduling features, facilitating efficient campaigns. Two-way communication is simplified with real-time message handling and templates for standard messages. Comprehensive analytics and reports help measure campaign success and audience engagement, ensuring optimal ROI. Integration options allow seamless connection with other business tools. SMSLocal.com prioritizes security, compliance, and data protection. With multi-language support, automated workflows, and customer segmentation capabilities, it empowers businesses to engage with their audience effectively through SMS marketing.	About Textmagic is an all-in-one business text messaging platform designed to help companies send bulk texts, manage two-way conversations, and automate notifications with ease. The platform's streamlined features, such as scheduled messaging, customizable templates, contact management, and WhatsApp integration allow you to connect with customers globally in just a few clicks. Textmagic also helps you optimize and monitor SMS campaigns in real time with robust reporting tools that offer insights into delivery rates, engagement, and response times, ensuring transparency for every message sent. For businesses needing deeper integration, Textmagic’s SMS API and Zapier compatibility make it easy to connect with websites, CRMs, and other apps, enabling seamless automation. Whether for marketing, notifications, or internal communication, Textmagic can provide the tools to simplify your messaging efforts, with flexible pricing and reliable support to back up any company’s growth.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Not Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported
Audience Companies that need an SMS platform	Audience Businesses of all sizes
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Not Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported
API Offers API Supported	API Offers API Supported
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Pricing No information available. Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported	Pricing $24.50/500 texts Textmagic offers three plans: Essential ($24.50 for 500 texts), Professional 2K ($80/month for 2,000 texts), and Connect 10K ($100/month for 10,000 texts). Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.3 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 4.0 / 5 design 3.9 / 5 support 3.9 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros I had a disappointing experience with SMSLocal. I purchased a corporate subscription in January. At first, I was informed that he was dealing with a health issue and was hospitalized, which I understood and respected. However, when I later requested help regarding the subscription and asked for a refund in January itself, I did not receive proper support. My calls were not answered, and communication became very difficult. On WhatsApp, I was informed that a refund would be provided, but since then there has been no response or resolution. SMSLocal makes it easy to send bulk SMS campaigns, appointment reminders, alerts, and transactional messages with a user-friendly dashboard and powerful features. I especially like the two-way messaging and automation tools that help me engage with customers and teams in real-time. The platform integrates smoothly with CRM and other business systems, tracks delivery and engagement in real time, and offers customizable templates that save time. Overall, it’s reliable, efficient, and great for both small businesses and larger organizations. SMSLocal is simple to set up and use, even for non-technical users. Message delivery is fast and reliable, APIs are easy to integrate, and DLT compliance support saves time. Real-time reports and responsive customer support make it suitable for marketing, alerts, and OTP messaging. SMSLocal's seamless integrations have streamlined our workflows. It's like all our tools are dancing in harmony. I'm loving the freedom SMSLocal gives us with message scheduling. It's so easy to fit in our diverse needs. Cons worst platform, no customer support Very poor experience with SMSLocal. Some advanced features, like multi-channel messaging beyond SMS (e.g., email or WhatsApp), can take a bit of time to explore fully if you’re used to basic SMS tools. Also, pricing varies by country which means you’ll want to review rates carefully for your region before committing to large volumes. The user interface could be more modern, and advanced analytics options are limited. Pricing details could also be presented more clearly. No faults no glitch nothing no bugs great platform for our business. None, nothing , no-complaints great service and product overall.	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros We needed a text alert system for our company of 160 employees but didn't want to spend a fortune and have some overly complicated system. Text Magic checked all boxes. It is very simple to use, web based, low cost, pay as you go, no subscriptions, no strings. We love it!!! Textmagic is a great tool for communicating with all employees in my company or all employees in certain departments. I can schedule those group texts in advance or do them on the fly. It is so easy to use. Very easy to use and so far meets my requirements. I like the live results and that you can also use this system for email marketing as well. Email to sms gateway seems reliable and has worked well for us. I hope it continues to be a solid product. Very easy to use, great app too. Very straight forward and does not require a lot of information, just what you need. Cons None! We have no cons to report. Setup and verification took a few days but that's a regulatory thing. After that - Smooth sailing. There aren't any cons. The designers seemed to think of everything. So far I have not found anything that I don't like. I contacted support twice in the last 2 weeks, one via website, and one via email. No response. Nothing so far. Everything seems to be very straight forward.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information SMSLocal Founded: 2010 Singapore smslocal.com	Company Information Textmagic Founded: 2001 United Kingdom www.textmagic.com
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Categories Bulk SMS Supported SMS API Supported SMS Gateways Supported SMS Marketing Supported	Categories Bulk SMS Supported Business Text Messaging Supported Phone Verification Supported SMS API Supported SMS Gateways Supported SMS Marketing Supported SMS Survey Supported Voice Broadcasting Supported
	SMS Marketing Features 2-Way Messaging Supported Artificial Intelligence Supported Contact Management Supported Mass Texting Supported Message Personalization Supported MMS Supported Mobile Coupons Supported Mobile Keywords Supported Polls / Voting Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduled Messaging Supported Shortcodes Not Supported Text-to-Win Supported Show More Features SMS Survey Features Alerts / Notifications Supported Analytics / Reporting Supported Audience Targeting Not Supported Campaign Management Supported Contact Management Supported Customizable Templates Supported Keyword Tracking Not Supported Mass Texting Supported Message Personalization Supported MMS Supported Scheduled Messaging Supported Survey Builder Supported Template Management Not Supported
Integrations Shopify Supported AccessOwl Not Supported Cognito Forms Not Supported DentalTap Not Supported Easyflow Not Supported Google Calendar Not Supported HubSpot CRM Not Supported HubSpot Customer Platform Not Supported Integrately Not Supported PayPal Supported Raklet Not Supported RegFox Not Supported Square Payments Supported VEVS Car Rental Software Not Supported Workers by Delos Not Supported Wufoo Not Supported Zapier Not Supported Zoho Directory Not Supported leadpops Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations	Integrations Shopify Supported AccessOwl Supported Cognito Forms Supported DentalTap Supported Easyflow Supported Google Calendar Supported HubSpot CRM Supported HubSpot Customer Platform Supported Integrately Supported PayPal Not Supported Raklet Supported RegFox Supported Square Payments Not Supported VEVS Car Rental Software Supported Workers by Delos Supported Wufoo Supported Zapier Supported Zoho Directory Supported leadpops Supported Show More Integrations View All 17 Integrations
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