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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (64.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Starting at $20,000.00 Per Year
Sonar
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 plansVibes
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $20,000.00 Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Vibes excels in its Quality of Support with a score of 9.3, while Sonar, although still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that Vibes' support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Sonar shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1 compared to Vibes' 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate Sonar's straightforward onboarding process, which allows teams to get started without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight Vibes' superior Bulk SMS feature, scoring 9.6, which outperforms Sonar's 9.1. Users say that Vibes provides a more robust platform for sending large volumes of messages efficiently, which is crucial for marketing campaigns.
- Users report that Sonar offers better Automation capabilities with a score of 9.3, while Vibes scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that Sonar's automation tools are more intuitive, allowing for easier setup of automated workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Vibes has a more effective Campaign Performance analysis tool, scoring 8.7, compared to Sonar's 8.4. Users say that Vibes provides deeper insights into campaign metrics, helping teams optimize their strategies.
- Users on G2 report that Sonar's Uninstall Tracking feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.0, while Vibes scores 7.5. Reviewers mention that this feature helps them understand user behavior better and improve retention strategies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sonar
Marchex Sonar Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Our standard package for sales, marketers, operations and support.
- Mass message campaigns
- CRM integrations
- Canned responses
Vibes
Platform Professional
Starting at $20,000.00
Per Year
Intelligent mobile-first engagement across SMS, MMS, RCS, Mobile Wallet and Push Notifications designed for organizations with newer, growing and highly strategic mobile marketing programs.
- Full access to every marketing channel – SMS, MMS, RCS, Wallet, Push and more
- Unlimited platform seats/users
- Dedicated Vibes Customer Success manager
Free Trial
Sonar
No trial information availableVibes
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
101
8.8
48
Ease of Use
8.9
101
8.7
49
Ease of Setup
9.1
35
9.0
36
Ease of Admin
9.2
35
8.8
22
Quality of Support
8.8
87
9.5
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
38
9.5
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
100
9.5
48
Features by Category
Messenger
8.3
26
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
25
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Channels
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
Not enough data
Customers
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
Not enough data
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
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integrated Workflows
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Repeatability and Reportability
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI and Automation
Not enough data
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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
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Not enough data
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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
Campaigns
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Optimization
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Agentic AI - Push Notification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Messaging
9.1
27
|
Verified
9.7
33
|
Verified
9.3
32
|
Verified
7.5
29
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
9.3
32
|
Verified
9.1
23
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Verified
8.9
31
|
Verified
8.8
22
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Verified
9.1
32
|
Verified
9.1
20
|
Verified
9.3
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
SMS Platform
8.5
24
|
Verified
8.5
31
|
Verified
9.3
20
|
Verified
8.4
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
22
Not enough data
9.5
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Messaging - RCS Business Messaging
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - RCS Business Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
17
8.1
20
8.4
17
|
Verified
8.3
25
|
Verified
9.0
13
7.8
18
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Verified
7.6
15
7.8
20
|
Verified
Campaigns
Not enough data
8.0
20
|
Verified
8.4
20
|
Verified
8.3
24
|
Verified
8.6
16
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
8.7
21
8.0
23
Feature Not Available
7.3
18
|
Verified
7.9
18
7.7
21
|
Verified
Engagement
8.2
17
9.2
24
Platform
9.0
19
8.6
23
8.1
16
|
Verified
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.8
16
7.6
18
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sonar and Vibes are categorized as SMS Marketing and Mobile Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sonar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vibes
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
Real Estate
47.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Internet
7.2%
Retail
3.6%
Other
20.7%
Retail
37.3%
Marketing and Advertising
13.7%
Food & Beverages
9.8%
Restaurants
7.8%
Broadcast Media
5.9%
Other
25.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Can you send automated reports?
1 Comment
JH
Yes, Vibes can send automated reports! Under 'Analytics' you can set up a scheduled/recurring export to send via email.
Read more
What is Vibes used for?
1 Comment
JH
Vibes works with enterprise brands to create personal and revenue-driving mobile engagement between consumers and the brands they love. The Vibes platform is...Read more
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