The Tall Bob Alternative — SMS at Just 3¢
Tall Bob's been making a splash on the Australian SMS scene. Here's how they compare to Texto on the things that matter.
About Tall Bob
Tall Bob is an Australian-owned SMS and messaging platform based in Melbourne. They've been winning market share and building a solid reputation, particularly in the enterprise space. They offer SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, and RCS messaging, and they've got a strong focus on software integrations. They're a good outfit — but their pricing isn't public, which makes it hard to compare on cost.
Tall Bob Pricing vs Texto — Transparent vs "Contact Us"
Texto charges 3¢ per SMS. That's it. No quote required, no sales call, no volume commitments.
Tall Bob doesn't publish their pricing — you'll need to contact their sales team for a quote. We reckon that tells you something.
Plus $15/month for a dedicated Texto number.
Worth knowing
Tall Bob doesn't publish their SMS pricing publicly — you'll need to go through a sales conversation to get a quote. With Texto, you know exactly what you're paying before you sign up: 3¢ per SMS, no negotiations required.
Why choose Texto over Tall Bob
- Flat 3¢ per SMS published upfront — no need to request a quote or talk to a sales team
- The fastest mover in the market — if there's a feature you need that we don't have yet, we'll build it for you
- MCP server for AI agents — plug SMS into your AI workflows without writing integration code
- 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
- Founded by industry veterans with over 20 years of combined experience in Australian telecommunications and software
Where Tall Bob might suit you
- Strong MMS capabilities — if you need to send rich media messages, Tall Bob is a genuinely good option
- Their Head of Sales is one of the best in the business — you'll be in good hands during the buying process
- Australian-owned and operated, just like Texto
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. Tall Bob 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
Tall Bob is a good Australian outfit that's been making waves in the messaging space. If you need MMS, they're genuinely worth a look. But for domestic SMS, Texto gives you a better rate at 3¢ per message — published upfront with no quote required. And if there's a feature you're missing, we'll build it for you. We're the fastest mover in the market.
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