# SMS-Magic vs Sakari Comparison

| | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 115 | 18 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SMS-Magic

Pros:
- Business Enhancement (6 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (3 reviews)
- Expensive (3 reviews)

### Sakari

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Contact Management (1 reviews)
- Delays (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (100 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (75 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (93 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (73 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (103 reviews) | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SMS-Magic

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free Trial

Key Features:
- Access to all of SMS Magic's features
- Ability to send and receive text messages
- Automate workflows

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sms-magic/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Sakari

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### SMS Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Magic** | 7.5/10 | 77 |
| **Sakari** | 8.3/10 | 11 |

#### Text Messaging

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bulk SMS** | 8.3 (76 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Two-Way Text Messaging** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Text Scheduler** | 8.1 (75 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Replies** | 7.8 (70 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automatic URL Shortening** | 7.3 (67 reviews) | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **MMS Marketing** | 6.9 (60 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Personalization** | 7.9 (68 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Transactional SMS** | 7.8 (62 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### SMS Platform

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 6.7 (65 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 7.9 (67 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **White Label** | 6.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text-to-Landline** | 5.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Short Codes** | 6.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Integration** | 7.3 (62 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - SMS Marketing

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Magic** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sakari** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SMS-Magic** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sakari** | 8.0/10 | 5 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Attribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Uninstall Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Campaigns

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proximity Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Way Text Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engagement

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Coupons and Promotions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrations - Mobile Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Marketing

| Feature | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sms-marketing)

**Unique to SMS-Magic (1):** [Salesforce AppExchange Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-appexchange-apps)

**Unique to Sakari (1):** [Mobile Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-marketing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SMS-Magic | Sakari | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 61.1% | 83.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.5% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### SMS-Magic

- **Financial Services:** 15.2%
- **Consulting:** 8.0%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 8.0%
- **Legal Services:** 8.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.0%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Hospitality:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 28.6%

#### Sakari

- **Real Estate:** 22.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 16.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Media Production:** 5.6%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 5.6%
- **Hospitality:** 5.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 16.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SMS-Magic

- [Twilio](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (518 reviews)
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- [SimpleTexting](https://www.g2.com/products/simpletexting/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (642 reviews)
- [Birdeye](https://www.g2.com/products/birdeye/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4059 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SMS-Magic

No discussions available for this product.

### Sakari

- Title: [Is Sakari io free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sakari-is-sakari-io-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No, but they are reasonably priced when comparing to other services. "
- Title: [How long is Sakari free trial?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-long-is-sakari-free-trial) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "2 weeks. However, we decided it was a fit for us and purchased credits with them and the trial credits remained and was added to our package, which was a..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sms-magic-vs-sakari)