# Postscript vs SlickText

| Attribute | Postscript | SlickText |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 59.4 (25% (low)) | 56.7 (42% (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 subscription-based SMS marketing service that enables businesses to reach customers through text messaging with features including audience segmentation, workflow automation, customer support inbox, and performance analytics. Offers compliance tools for regulatory requirements and native integrations with popular business platforms. |
| integrations.count | 4 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Recharge"},{"name":"Repeat"}]` | `[{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Zapier"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US","CA"],"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","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free Trial","summary":"14-day trial with complete feature access","features":["Full platform access","No credit card required"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"500 Credits","summary":"$29/month or $348/year (2 months free)","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"1000 Credits","summary":"$49/month or $588/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"1000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"2000 Credits","summary":"$79/month or $948/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"2000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"3500 Credits","summary":"$129/month or $1548/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number","1 on 1 onboarding"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"3500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"5000 Credits","summary":"$169/month or $2028/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":169,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"5000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"10000 Credits","summary":"$319/month or $3828/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":319,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"10000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"25000 Credits","summary":"$579/month or $6948/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":579,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"25000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"50000 Credits","summary":"$939/month or $11268/year","features":["Free incoming texts","Unlimited contacts","Rollover credits","Live phone, chat, and email support","One premium sending number","Dedicated Customer Success Manager"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":939,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"50000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"RCS Messaging","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":500,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":200,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $29/month for 500 credits. Free 14-day trial. Annual billing includes 2 free months.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.slicktext.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:33:10.593Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":29,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (SMS Marketing)

| Capability | Postscript | SlickText |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-01T20:19:08.155Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*