Ez Texting

They Say: "Ez Texting’s Text Messaging platform is as powerful as it is easy to use. Our philosophy is that launching a Mobile Marketing campaign does not need to be difficult. While technically advanced users will enjoy the extensive feature set that our text messaging software offers, anyone who can pick up a mouse will find our software a breeze to use."

We Say: Ez Texting offers instant signup, which comes with a limited free demo. They are one of the few firms that are very up front about their pricing. Perhaps that is because they offer the lowest rates we found for all but the largest messaging plans (think hundreds of thousands of messages per month).

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Club Texting

They Say: "Club Texting allows your business to build mobile marketing campaigns with our easy to use, affordable (SMS) text messaging software. Whether you're developing a comprehensive mobile marketing strategy, need help launching sophisticated text messaging promotions, or are simply looking for an affordable bulk (SMS) text messaging platform, we can help."

We Say: Club Texting offers instant signup, much like our number one ranked firm. Club Texting is flexible to customer needs, offering pay as you go plans as well as monthly plans, which offer discounts from their already competitive pricing.

GoLive! Mobile!

They Say: "GoLive! Mobile is a leader in mobile messaging, billing, and content management solutions servicing a clientele ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 brands. Our industry leading, web-based software and API tools take the mystery out of consumer and business-based mobile messaging and mobile marketing applications, while our seasoned customer support and carrier relations staff ensure flawless execution of your mobile strategy."

We Say: GoLive! Mobile’s web site offers a long list of mobile products, though pricing is nowhere to be found. A sliding ‘chat’ popup is distracting to potential customers. Nevertheless, they offer a powerful mobile marketing platform. Another plus: Demos are available.

TellMyCell - The Mobile Marketing Company

They Say: "At TellMyCell we call ourselves The Mobile Marketing Company, because we've spent the last six years helping hundreds of brands launch affordable enterprise-class mobile marketing campaigns. hether you're looking to hook your application up to our SMS gateway using our robust API, or you're getting ready to launch an inexpensive mobile text message marketing campaign, TellMyCell can help you get started.."

We Say: TellMyCell recently let us know about a major upgrade to their platform, and we liked what we found. Very competitive prices, and a slick interface to boot!

mobileStorm

They Say: "mobileStorm is a do-it-yourself database messaging system that enables companies to fully leverage their list of customers, prospects and partners by contacting them in the ways they wish to be reached. With mobileStorm companies can utilize their entire database regardless of contact type - email, cell phone, telephone, fax or mailing address - through a single system, whether sending a broadcast message to all subscribers or a highly targeted message to a select few important contacts."

We Say: mobileStorm is a powerful communications platform. While they offer mobile marketing services, those features are really just a subset of a larger package. Pricing is is confusing, as their are packages for all of their messaging platforms, which do not appear to be integrated. While their prices are initially uncompetitive, discounts are available if you pre-pay for many months at a time.

Tatango

They Say: "We started Tatango to solve a simple problem that many of us faced trying to manage and organize groups we belonged to. We needed an easier way to communicate with fellow group members who were constantly on the go and not in front of a computer."

We Say: Tatango is a popular start up offering group messaging services. The service is ad-supported, meaning that they will insert advertisements into each message that you send. They state that a professional version is available, but there does not seem to be any information about it on the web site.

msgme

They Say: "The Msgme Platform redefines the mobile marketing industry by providing the most comprehensive set of tools for text (SMS) and voice (IVR) marketing. Msgme combines simple publishing with a full CRM suite to manage subscribers and analyze campaign results in real-time."

We Say: Msgme offers a powerful enterprise level mobile marketing platform. With prices starting at $1,000 (before any common add ons) Msgme is not suitable for small businesses

Textboom

They Say: "Text Messaging for BARS, RESTAURANTS, AND NIGHT CLUBS has never been easier with our exclusive system designed with your needs as the first priority. Get started in as little as one day and watch how your revenues can sore with our service."

We Say: Textboom is aimed primarily at bars and nightclubs. Pricing is unavailable on their website. Let’s hope that their customers’ revenues soar not sore as their marketing copy states.

Mobivity

They Say: "Whether you want to send coupons, a simple text message response, or connect to an elaborate SMS application or API, with Mobivity you'll be connected instantly!"

We Say: Mobivity allows you to demo their software and set up your account instantly, both pluses. Unfortunately their prices are uncompetitive, starting at more than 15 cents per message.

Fire1Out

They Say: "We've made mobile marketing so simple to use that you won't need a degree in technology to get your message out fast. Our platform is scalable to your needs yet easy to use. Set up a campaign and begin sending out your messages within minutes. Simple, Finally!"

We Say: Fire1out does not offer a demo or a trial account. Packages start at 13 cents a message, which is not particularly competitive.

Mozes

They Say: "Send and receive exclusive texts, voice messages and more with your favorite bands, brands, social groups and sports teams. You only get the connections you want - no spam and no hidden charges."

We Say: Mozes has a slick web site, and their service is popular with up-and-coming bands. Mozes is a free service, and as such advertisements are inserted into all of your messages, which makes this an unsuitable solution for most businesses.