The Burst SMS Alternative — SMS at Just 3¢
Looking for Burst SMS? They've rebranded to Kudosity. The pricing's the same though — and Texto still comes out cheaper for most businesses.
About Burst SMS
Burst SMS was one of Australia's original self-service SMS platforms, launched in 2007. In 2023, the company rebranded to Kudosity as part of a broader pivot toward customer engagement tools. The platform, pricing, and team remain the same — only the name changed. If you're searching for Burst SMS reviews or pricing, you're now looking at Kudosity.
Burst SMS Pricing vs Texto
Here's what you'd actually pay at different volumes. No tricks, no hidden tiers.
| Messages | Texto (3¢) | Burst SMS ("from 2.9¢") | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $15.00 | $39.50 | $24.50 (62%) |
| 1,000 | $30.00 | $79.00 | $49.00 (62%) |
| 5,000 | $150.00 | $275.00 | $125.00 (45%) |
| 10,000 | $300.00 | $440.00 | $140.00 (32%) |
| 50,000 | $1,500.00 | $1,450.00 | — |
Plus $15/month for a dedicated Texto number. Burst SMS pricing sourced from publicly available data.
Watch out for the volume trick
Burst SMS (now Kudosity) advertises "from 2.9¢" per SMS, but that rate requires 50,000+ messages. At normal volumes, you're looking at 5¢ to 8¢. Texto's 3¢ flat rate applies from your very first message.
Why choose Texto over Burst SMS
- 3¢ flat rate vs Burst SMS/Kudosity's 5–8¢ at typical volumes
- No rebrand confusion — Texto is Texto, simple as that
- AI-ready with MCP server integration for automated workflows
- Texto's founding team has 20 years in the SMS industry — having built, operated, and sold several competitor platforms
- Automatic 90-day data deletion — once messages are no longer needed for replies and reporting, your customer data is removed, reducing your exposure if a platform is ever breached
Where Burst SMS might suit you
- Long track record under the Burst SMS name with many existing integrations
- Competitive pricing at very high volumes (50K+ messages)
What you actually need
Both platforms send SMS. But here's where they differ.
Using AI to get work done?
Texto's got an MCP server — plug it into your AI agents and automate SMS without writing integration code. Burst SMS doesn't have one.
If you're building with AI tools like Claude, Cursor, or your own agents, Texto's the platform built for that.
The verdict
Burst SMS is now Kudosity — same platform, new name. The pricing structure hasn't changed, which means most businesses are still paying 5–8¢ per SMS. Texto's flat 3¢ rate is the simpler, cheaper alternative for Australian businesses.
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Get Started FreeTexto has no affiliation with Burst SMS. All pricing information on this page is sourced from publicly available data and may change without notice. Last reviewed March 2026.