AudienceTap vs Textedly

Looking for a Textedly alternative?

Textedly sends texts. AudienceTap sells products.

Textedly handles bulk texting at a low price point. AudienceTap turns SMS into a revenue channel — customers buy products by replying to a text, with no checkout pages or links needed.

No contract | Carrier fees included

Why brands choose AudienceTap over Textedly

Texts that close sales

Textedly sends messages. AudienceTap sends messages that complete transactions. Customers reply with a quantity, payment is captured, and the order flows into Shopify — all inside the text thread.

Full ecommerce stack

AudienceTap includes Shopify integration, Stripe payments, inventory management, AI replenishment, and drop tools. Textedly has no ecommerce capabilities.

Rich media messaging

AudienceTap supports text, images, video, and audio. Textedly supports text and basic MMS images only.

Feature-by-feature comparison

A closer look at how AudienceTap and Textedly compare across the features that matter most.

Text-to-Buy Checkout
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

Reply-to-buy purchasing with stored payment methods. One-time secure checkout for new customers. Orders sync to Shopify instantly.

Textedly

No in-text purchasing. No checkout capability. Messages can include links, but all transactions happen externally.

Ecommerce Integration
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

Native Shopify integration with product catalog, inventory, customer data, and order management. Stripe and Authorize.net for payments.

Textedly

No ecommerce integrations. Basic API and Zapier connectivity for data syncing. No product or order management.

Automations & Flows
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

Automated replenishment, drop sequences, abandoned cart recovery, welcome series, order bumps, and custom triggers — all on every plan.

Textedly

Basic autoresponders and scheduled messages. Limited automation depth and no ecommerce-specific workflows.

Pricing
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

Starts at $79/month with all features included. Message credits and carrier fees bundled. No contracts.

Textedly

Starts at $26/month for 500 texts. Higher tiers for more messages. Basic features across all plans. No ecommerce features.

Multimedia Messaging
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

Text, images, video, and audio content. Rich product showcases and multimedia engagement.

Textedly

Basic text and MMS image support. Long-form texts via concatenated messages. No video or audio.

List Building
AudienceTap

AudienceTap

QR codes, Text-to-Join, customizable web forms, Shopify checkout integration, and popup tools.

Textedly

Text-to-Join keywords and simple web forms. Basic list management tools.

Mass Texting
Similar

AudienceTap

Campaign tools with segmentation, scheduling, and revenue-per-text tracking.

Textedly

Bulk messaging with scheduling and basic contact management. Straightforward mass send interface.

Two-Way Messaging
Similar

AudienceTap

Conversational messaging that doubles as the checkout. Customers buy, manage orders, and reorder in the text thread.

Textedly

Two-way messaging with basic inbox for customer replies.

Pricing comparison

Textedly

Starts at $26/month for 500 texts

  • Pricing tiers based on message volume
  • No ecommerce features at any tier
  • Basic automation only
  • Standard SMS features across all plans

AudienceTap

Starts at $79/month

  • Full ecommerce suite on every plan
  • Message credits and carrier fees included
  • No contracts — cancel anytime
  • Lower revenue share on transactions

AudienceTap costs more upfront, but includes a full ecommerce transaction engine with carrier fees built in. The revenue it generates ($2.01 per drop text) makes it a tool that pays for itself.

What Textedly and AudienceTap have in common

Both platforms share core SMS capabilities. The difference is what happens after the message is sent.

Mass texting

Both platforms support sending bulk text messages to subscriber lists with scheduling.

Two-way messaging

Both allow subscribers to reply and receive responses.

Integrations

Both connect to external tools via Zapier and platform APIs.

Reporting

Both provide analytics on message delivery and subscriber engagement.

Which platform is right for you?

Different tools serve different needs. Here is an honest look at who each platform is built for.

Textedly may be a better fit if you...

  • Businesses that need high-volume, low-cost bulk texting without ecommerce needs
  • Organizations sending one-way alerts, notifications, or reminders
  • Teams with minimal SMS requirements and tight budgets
  • Non-ecommerce use cases like appointment reminders or event notifications

AudienceTap is a better fit if you...

  • DTC ecommerce brands that want every text message to have revenue potential
  • Companies running product drops, limited releases, or flash sales over SMS
  • Brands selling consumable products who want AI-powered replenishment timing
  • Shopify merchants looking for a text-to-buy channel that syncs with their store

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.

Santo Roman

Proprietor, Rain City Wines

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 Textedly — FAQ

Textedly is a bulk texting tool — it sends messages. AudienceTap is a text-to-buy platform — it sends messages that complete sales. Customers reply to purchase products, and orders flow directly into Shopify with payment captured instantly.

If you sell products online, yes. AudienceTap merchants average $2.01 in revenue per drop text and 5.5% conversion rates. The platform typically pays for itself within the first campaign.

Yes. You can export your subscriber list from Textedly and import it into AudienceTap. Your team will help you set up Text-to-Join keywords and onboard your audience on the new number.

Yes. AudienceTap supports mass text campaigns with segmentation and scheduling. The difference is that your bulk messages can also be transactional — customers can reply to buy directly from the broadcast.

If you have no ecommerce needs and just want to send text notifications or reminders, Textedly is a simpler and more affordable option. AudienceTap is built specifically for brands that want SMS to drive product sales.

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