# Postscript vs SimpleTexting

| Attribute | Postscript | SimpleTexting |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 69.7 (25% (low)) | 28.1 (16% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An SMS and messaging service built for ecommerce merchants on Shopify, featuring campaign automation, subscriber segmentation, response management, and built-in compliance safeguards to meet TCPA and carrier requirements. | A platform that enables businesses to send SMS marketing messages, automated texts, and text blasts to customers. It includes compliance tools, API access, and integrations with other business software. |
| integrations.count | 4 | 1,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Recharge"},{"name":"Repeat"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"Pay-as-you-go ($49/mo minimum) + $0.009/SMS, $0.045/MMS + carrier fees","features":["Campaigns and automations with unlimited segments","Dedicated toll-free number","2 opt-in keywords","Branded short link subdomain","Subscriber acquisition tools"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"SMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.009,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"MMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.045,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For brands just getting started with SMS","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$100/mo + $0.008/SMS, $0.03/MMS + carrier fees","features":["All Starter features","Unlimited opt-in keywords","Live chat and email support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"SMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.008,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"MMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.03,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For brands building their SMS program","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$500/mo + $0.007/SMS, $0.024/MMS + carrier fees","features":["All Growth features","Enhanced analytics","Priority live chat/email support","API access for custom integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":500,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"SMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.007,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"MMS"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.024,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Most popular - for brands scaling SMS as a revenue channel","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for custom pricing","features":["Priority live chat support","Custom pricing"],"description":"Custom pricing and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Designated Short Code (DSC)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":750,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"CashBack"},{"name":"Postscript Plus (Managed Service)"}],"summary":"$0–$500/mo + SMS charges. Free 30-day trial with $100 credit.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://postscript.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:54:26.046Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","sourceUrl":"https://simpletexting.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:37:35.683Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (SMS Marketing)

| Capability | Postscript | SimpleTexting |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Dedicated short code provisioning | - | - |
| Toll free and 10dlc local number support | - | - |
| Tcpa ctia opt in compliance automation | - | - |
| Two way conversational texting inbox | - | - |
| Abandoned cart and browse abandonment triggers | - | - |
| MMS image and gif sending | - | - |
| Shopify woocommerce ecommerce sync | - | - |
| Gorgias zendesk helpdesk sync | - | - |
| Klaviyo mailchimp email coordination | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:00:43.109Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*