Compare SimpleTexting and Sonar 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Month
Contact Us Per Month
SimpleTexting
Star Rating
(640)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansSonar
Star Rating
(111)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansSimpleTexting vs Sonar
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SimpleTexting easier to use and set up. Reviewers also felt that SimpleTexting was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy.
- Reviewers felt that SimpleTexting meets the needs of their business better than Sonar.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SimpleTexting is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SimpleTexting over Sonar.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SimpleTexting
500 Credits
$39.00
Per Month
500 Outgoing Text Messages
- Mass texting
- Two-way messaging
- Free SMS replies and incoming messages
Sonar
Marchex Sonar Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Our standard package for sales, marketers, operations and support.
- Mass message campaigns
- CRM integrations
- Canned responses
Free Trial
SimpleTexting
Free Trial is available
Sonar
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
472
8.7
101
Ease of Use
9.3
475
8.9
101
Ease of Setup
9.2
354
9.1
35
Ease of Admin
9.2
351
9.2
35
Quality of Support
9.4
449
8.8
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
347
9.2
38
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
436
8.6
100
Features by Category
Messenger
Not enough data
8.3
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
26
|
Verified
Channels
Not enough data
8.0
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
19
|
Verified
Customers
Not enough data
8.8
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
28
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Conversational Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI and Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Messaging
9.3
193
|
Verified
9.1
27
|
Verified
9.0
181
|
Verified
9.3
32
|
Verified
9.1
173
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
9.1
161
|
Verified
9.1
23
|
Verified
9.0
160
|
Verified
8.8
22
|
Verified
8.7
150
|
Verified
9.1
20
|
Verified
9.0
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
SMS Platform
8.1
154
|
Verified
8.5
24
|
Verified
8.7
154
|
Verified
9.3
20
|
Verified
7.5
54
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
8.0
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messaging Channels
9.5
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
101
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.6
15
Campaigns
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
18
Engagement
Not enough data
8.2
17
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.1
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
9.6
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SimpleTexting and Sonar are categorized as SMS Marketing
Unique Categories
SimpleTexting is categorized as Proactive Notification and Appointment Reminder
Sonar is categorized as Conversational Marketing, Lead Capture, Mobile Marketing, and Sales Engagement
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SimpleTexting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sonar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.9%
Religious Institutions
9.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.4%
Real Estate
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
64.9%
Real Estate
47.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Internet
7.2%
Retail
3.6%
Other
20.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does SimpleTexting.com offer an API?
2 Comments
Official Response from SimpleTexting
If you want more information on our API, then we recommend checking out this page: https://simpletexting.com/api/Read more
What is SMS?
1 Comment
Official Response from SimpleTexting
SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is often referred to as “text messaging” and used on mobile phones. If you'd like to learn more about our...Read more
What is a short code?
1 Comment
Official Response from SimpleTexting
Short codes are short phone numbers, typically 5 or 6 digits long, that can only be used for text messages (SMS) or MMS messages. Short codes are “short” by...Read more
how can I setup the auto response txt .
1 Comment
NB
Hello Tajmah - We offer a wide range of abilities to create and schedule automated texts. Happy to help learn more about your specific use and help provide a...Read more
How do I create Sonar pop up notifications?
1 Comment
NB
Hello Michael!
To enable desktop notifications once you log in to Sonar click the Main Menu > Settings > My Account option. From there you will see a...Read more
How do i stop seeing other co-workers texts? What is the maximum number of texts can be added?
1 Comment
NB
Hello Tiffany!
Your team's set up so that you should only see the 'Mine' column. If you are not seeing just that inbox you might want to do a hard...Read more
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