EZ Texting vs. SlickText

SlickText may seem smooth at first glance, but EZ Texting is the proven, long-term partner for businesses that want to grow without friction. With a platform designed to streamline operations and boost productivity, we help businesses move from setup to success with ease. Here’s where we deliver more than SlickText:

  • EZ Texting enables users with more robust AI and productivity features
  • EZ Texting makes it easier and faster to go from signup to launch
  • EZ Texting has transparent pricing and flexible messaging without upgrade traps
  • EZ Texting outperforms SlickText in adoption, speed to value, and category leadership
*Based on TrustRadius’ SMS Category Ranking
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Two Platforms, One Clear Winner: Compare Us Side-By-Side

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EZ Texting Enables Users With More Powerful AI & Productivity Features

EZ Texting keeps the customer experience top-of-mind, offering intuitive, time-saving tools that help businesses move from idea to launch with less clicks. While SlickText requires more manual setup, our platform simplifies messaging and automation with accessible templates, calendar scheduling, a structured workflow builder, and AI that enhances team productivity.

EZ Texting vs. SlickText AI & Productivity Features Comparison: Discover how EZ Texting's AI Recommendation Assistant, AI Compose, Guided Workflow Builder, and other powerful features give it an edge over SlickText in SMS marketing automation and team productivity. Compare message templates, visual campaign calendars, and call forwarding options.

FEATURES

EZ Texting SlickText
AI Recommendation Assistant
yes
  • Unlocks full value of the platform
  • Optimizes campaign performance
  • Increases ROI
no
AI Compose
yes
  • First-to-market
  • AI prompt templates
no
  • Modeled after EZ Texting’s AI Compose
  • No prompt templates
Guided Workflow Builder
yes
Drag-and-drop editor snaps nodes into place to organize flows
no
Freeform canvas; nodes can overlap or scatter, creating visual chaos.
Message Templates
yes
  • Starter templates
  • Create your own
no
Visual Campaign Calendar
yes
no
Branded Contact Cards
yes
no
Call Forwarding
yes
Free with every plan
no
Keyword Search
yes
no
02

EZ Texting Makes It Easier & Faster to Go From Signup to Launch

EZ Texting removes the barriers to getting started so businesses can see and achieve value without the wait. With less setup friction, you can start sending messages and gaining confidence in our platform immediately – whereas SlickText offers limited trial credits, delayed number setup, and locks onboarding support away in higher-tier plans. EZ Texting empowers teams to go live and connect with audiences quickly.

EZ Texting vs. SlickText Onboarding & Setup Speed Comparison: See why EZ Texting offers a faster path from signup to launch with multiple signup options, 120 free trial SMS messages, expedited 10-Digit Local Number (10DLC) setup within 1 business day, and free onboarding & integration setup included with every plan, compared to SlickText's limitations.

FEATURES

EZ Texting SlickText
Multiple Signup Options
yes
Email and Google
no
Email only
More Free Trial Credits
yes
120 SMS messages
no
50 SMS messages
Expedited 10-Digit Local Number Setup
yes
Within 1 business day
no
5-7 business days
Expedited Toll Free Number Setup
yes
Within 1 business day
no
1-2 business days
Free Onboarding & Integration Setup Session
yes
Included with every plan
no
Only available on plans greater than $129/mo
03

EZ Texting Offers Transparent Pricing & Flexible Messaging Without Upgrade Traps

EZ Texting helps businesses launch and grow their SMS marketing strategy with confidence. Unlike SlickText, which adds carrier fees to every message and charges extra for essentials like local numbers, EZ Texting keeps costs predictable and options flexible. Add credits anytime, pause your account when needed, and scale at your own pace with straightforward plans that make growth seamless and cost-effective.

EZ Texting vs. SlickText Pricing & Flexible Messaging Comparison: Compare the transparent, low-cost pricing of EZ Texting, featuring a lower entry plan ($25/mo), flat or waived carrier fees, straightforward plan options, add-on anytime credits, and a 10-Digit Local Number (10DLC) included at no extra charge, against SlickText's higher costs and confusing plan structures.

FEATURES

EZ Texting SlickText
Lower Monthly Entry Plan
yes
$25/mo (billed monthly)
no
$29/mo (billed monthly)
Lower Annual Entry Plan
yes
$20/mo (billed annually)
no
$24.17/mo (billed annually)
Flat or Waived Carrier Fees
yes
  • $5/mo for Launch plan
  • Waived on other plans
no
  • Carriers fees based on message volume
  • Applied across plans
Straightforward Plan Options
yes
3 easy-to-understand plans
no
8 confusing, overly granular plan tiers
Add-on Anytime Credits As Needed
yes
Purchase extra credits whenever you need them
no
Must upgrade to next plan
10-Digit Local Number (10DLC) Included In Plans
yes
no
  • Plans only include toll free numbers
  • Additional $10/mo charge for a local number
Account Pause Options
yes
no
04

EZ Texting Outperforms SlickText in Adoption, Speed To Value, & Category Leadership

When we say EZ Texting delivers more than SlickText, we don’t expect you to just take our word for it. We’re consistently ranked higher for automation, adoption, and overall performance, with businesses seeing faster time to value across segments. Recognized as the #1 SMS marketing solution on top software review sites, EZ Texting is the trusted leader in helping businesses launch, scale, and succeed.

EZ Texting vs. SlickText Industry & Customer Rankings: See the data proving EZ Texting's Category Leadership in SMS marketing, with a higher rating for marketing automation (4.7 vs. 4.5), higher average user adoption (64% vs. 59%), and faster time to go live for both medium-sized and enterprise businesses compared to SlickText. EZ Texting is ranked #1 in the SMS Category Ranking.

INDUSTRY & CUSTOMER RANKINGS*

EZ Texting SlickText
Higher Rating For Marketing Automation
yes
4.7
no
4.5
Higher Average User Adoption
yes
64%
no
59%
Faster Time To Go Live
(Medium-Sized Businesses)
yes
0.3 months
no
1.1 months
Faster Time To Go Live
(Enterprise Businesses)
yes
0.1 months
no
1.4 months
Winner In The SMS Category Ranking
yes
Ranked #1
no
Ranked #25
*Based on G2’s Mid-Market and Enterprise Grid® Reports for SMS Marketing, GetApp’s Feature Rating, and TrustRadius SMS Category Ranking | Fall 2025
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
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“EZ Texting was easy to learn and use. I have taught others in my organization how to use it. When we researched which texting platform to use this was by far the easiest and most economical.”
Dawn S., Executive Director, Mid-Market (G2)

Over 1,000 5-star reviews across G2, TrustRadius, Capterra, etc.

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“I have used their platform for several years, and tried others but always end up coming back to EZ Texting. Recommend the platform, easy to use and affordable!”
Autumn, Cummings Martial Arts
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“EZ Texting is well priced and does the job. Their customer service is outstanding. The options for sending texts are broad enough to handle any need, and yet the interface is easy to utilize. I strongly recommend EZ Texting for anyone needing a quality, customer forward, provider.”
Dan
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EZ Texting has been a fantastic tool for my business! The platform is user-friendly, reliable, and packed with features that make text marketing easy and effective. I appreciate how responsive their team is to feedback and their commitment to improving the service. The real value is in how much EZ Texting has helped my business grow. Highly recommended for anyone looking to boost their marketing efforts!”
Kym

Switching to EZ Texting

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