Looking for a SlickText alternative?
SlickText covers the SMS basics. AudienceTap turns SMS into a sales channel — customers reply to buy products, reorder consumables, and claim limited-edition drops without leaving the text thread.
14-day free trial | No contract | 500 free messaging credits
Why brands choose AudienceTap over SlickText
Reply-to-buy checkout built in
SlickText has no ecommerce capabilities. AudienceTap lets customers purchase products by replying to a text — with payment capture, order sync, and inventory management included.
Advanced automation on every plan
SlickText locks automation behind their $139/month plan. AudienceTap includes automated replenishment, drop workflows, abandoned cart recovery, and post-purchase order bumps on all plans.
Video and audio messaging
AudienceTap supports text, images, video, and audio content. SlickText is limited to text and image messages only.
Feature-by-feature comparison
A closer look at how AudienceTap and SlickText compare across the features that matter most.
Customers buy by replying to a text. Payment captured instantly. Orders flow into Shopify. Supports drops, reorders, and order bumps.
No in-text purchasing. No ecommerce tools of any kind. SMS is a communication channel only.
Full automation suite on every plan: replenishment flows, drop sequences, abandoned cart, welcome series, post-purchase bumps, and custom triggers.
Basic workflow automation available only on the $139/month plan. Lower tiers have limited or no automation.
Starts at $19/month. All features included. Credits never expire. No contracts. 14-day free trial.
Starts at $29/month with 500 texts. Carrier surcharges added per message. Automation requires $139/month. Unused credits expire.
Native Shopify integration with product catalog sync, real-time inventory, customer data, and order management. Stripe and Authorize.net for payments.
No ecommerce integrations. Connects to some tools via Zapier. No product, inventory, or order management.
Text, images, video, and audio messaging. Rich product showcases and content delivery directly in the text thread.
Text and image messages only. No video or audio support.
QR codes, Text-to-Join keywords, customizable web forms, Shopify checkout integration, and popup tools.
Text-to-Join keywords (called "textwords"), basic web forms. Limited form customization options.
Campaign tools with segmentation, scheduling, A/B testing, and revenue-per-text analytics.
Campaign sends with scheduling and basic segmentation. Clean interface for straightforward promotional texts.
Full two-way messaging that doubles as the checkout. Customers buy, reorder, and manage orders in conversation.
Two-way messaging with inbox management for customer support conversations.
AudienceTap
Customers buy by replying to a text. Payment captured instantly. Orders flow into Shopify. Supports drops, reorders, and order bumps.
SlickText
No in-text purchasing. No ecommerce tools of any kind. SMS is a communication channel only.
AudienceTap
Full automation suite on every plan: replenishment flows, drop sequences, abandoned cart, welcome series, post-purchase bumps, and custom triggers.
SlickText
Basic workflow automation available only on the $139/month plan. Lower tiers have limited or no automation.
AudienceTap
Starts at $19/month. All features included. Credits never expire. No contracts. 14-day free trial.
SlickText
Starts at $29/month with 500 texts. Carrier surcharges added per message. Automation requires $139/month. Unused credits expire.
AudienceTap
Native Shopify integration with product catalog sync, real-time inventory, customer data, and order management. Stripe and Authorize.net for payments.
SlickText
No ecommerce integrations. Connects to some tools via Zapier. No product, inventory, or order management.
AudienceTap
Text, images, video, and audio messaging. Rich product showcases and content delivery directly in the text thread.
SlickText
Text and image messages only. No video or audio support.
AudienceTap
QR codes, Text-to-Join keywords, customizable web forms, Shopify checkout integration, and popup tools.
SlickText
Text-to-Join keywords (called "textwords"), basic web forms. Limited form customization options.
AudienceTap
Campaign tools with segmentation, scheduling, A/B testing, and revenue-per-text analytics.
SlickText
Campaign sends with scheduling and basic segmentation. Clean interface for straightforward promotional texts.
AudienceTap
Full two-way messaging that doubles as the checkout. Customers buy, reorder, and manage orders in conversation.
SlickText
Two-way messaging with inbox management for customer support conversations.
Pricing comparison
SlickText
Starts at $29/month for 500 texts
- Carrier surcharges added per message
- Automation requires $139/month plan
- Unused credits expire each billing cycle
- No ecommerce features at any price
AudienceTap
Starts at $19/month
- All features included on every plan
- Message credits included and never expire
- No contracts — cancel anytime
- 14-day free trial with 500 credits
SlickText charges more for less — its $29/month plan lacks automation (which costs $139/month extra) and has no ecommerce tools at any tier. AudienceTap starts at $19/month with everything included.
What SlickText and AudienceTap have in common
Both platforms share core SMS capabilities. The difference is what happens after the message is sent.
SMS campaigns
Both platforms support mass text messaging to subscriber lists with scheduling and segmentation.
Two-way messaging
Both enable back-and-forth text conversations with subscribers.
Integrations
Both offer connectivity to other tools via Zapier and platform-specific integrations.
Analytics
Both track message delivery, engagement, and subscriber list performance.
Which platform is right for you?
Different tools serve different needs. Here is an honest look at who each platform is built for.
SlickText may be a better fit if you...
- Local businesses running loyalty programs and appointment reminders
- Organizations that need basic SMS for coupons, alerts, or event notifications
- Teams that want a simple texting tool without ecommerce complexity
- Nonprofits or churches needing straightforward group messaging
AudienceTap is a better fit if you...
- DTC ecommerce brands that want every text to drive measurable revenue
- Companies running product drops, limited releases, or weekly curated offerings
- Brands selling consumable products who want AI-timed replenishment
- Shopify merchants ready to add a text-to-buy sales channel
“I've been amazed at how many sales AudienceTap has brought into my business. Customers who used to come in once every couple of months are now buying each week.”
“Text-to-buy is a game changer for us — its high conversion rates ensure our campaigns are not just effective, but also highly profitable.”
Steve Hall
Co-Founder, Tinker Coffee Co.
“The stickiness of our Fellow Drops program underscores how successful it is. Subscribers aren't just one-and-done. They keep coming back — buying 5, 10, or even 20 drops.”
Erica Chenard
Director of Ecommerce, Fellow
5.5%
Avg conversion rate
46x higher than SMS campaigns
$2.01
Revenue per drop text
12x more than SMS campaigns
$18M+
Text-driven sales
generated for merchants
28x
Average ROI
across AudienceTap merchants
AudienceTap vs SlickText — FAQ
Yes. AudienceTap includes all standard SMS marketing features — campaigns, two-way messaging, keywords, forms, and analytics — plus a full ecommerce layer for text-to-buy, drops, and automated replenishment.
AudienceTap focuses on purchase-driven engagement. If your loyalty program involves selling products (VIP drops, early access, exclusive offers), AudienceTap is a strong fit. For points-only loyalty programs without sales, SlickText may suffice.
AudienceTap is focused on DTC ecommerce, which means a leaner feature set targeted at one use case done extremely well. SlickText spreads across many verticals, which adds complexity and cost — especially for automation features.
You can set up the same Text-to-Join keywords on AudienceTap. Your subscriber list can also be imported. Reach out to the AudienceTap team for help with a smooth transition.
Yes. AudienceTap includes TCPA compliance tools, consent tracking, double opt-in, automatic opt-out processing, and quiet hours. All messaging follows carrier and regulatory guidelines.
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