The SMS Broadcast Alternative — SMS at Just 3¢
Compare the cost of your Australian business SMS with Texto's 3c AUD per SMS part. Send campaigns or use the REST API, with no monthly platform fee.
About SMS Broadcast
SMS Broadcast is a business SMS service for sending campaigns, managing contacts and viewing reports. If you're considering other options, compare your current sending needs and account terms with Texto's published pricing.
Compare Australian SMS costs
Texto charges 3c AUD per Australian SMS part from your first send, with no monthly platform fee or volume commitment.
Market pricing varies by provider, purchase size and account terms. Compare the current rate on your own account rather than assuming an advertised tier applies to every send.
Longer or Unicode messages may use more than one part. Allow for tax and optional number charges. Texto's dedicated number is optional at $15/month.
Why choose Texto over SMS Broadcast
- 3c AUD per Australian SMS part from your first send, with no monthly platform fee
- Australian-owned and operated, with data hosted on-shore
- Bulk campaigns, an inbox, REST API and MCP server for AI agent workflows
- Message content is removed after 90 days
Where SMS Broadcast might suit you
- Simple, no-frills interface that's easy to learn for basic bulk sending
- Campaign sending and contact management for Australian businesses
What you actually need
Both platforms send SMS. But here's where they differ.
Using AI to get work done?
Texto has an MCP server for connecting AI agents to SMS workflows. See the setup guide for supported tools.
If you're building with AI tools like Claude, Cursor, or your own agents, Texto's the platform built for that.
The verdict
Texto is an Australian-owned and operated option for businesses sending SMS to Australian numbers. Its standard rate is 3c AUD per SMS part, with bulk campaigns, an inbox and API access. Compare the terms that fit your own usage.
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Get Started FreeTexto has no affiliation with SMS Broadcast or Sinch AB. Pricing information may change without notice. Last reviewed March 2026.