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DMText vs SlickText

Find the best SMS marketing platform for your business

36 hrs
DMText 10DLC
$0.01-0.03
DMText Per SMS
99.9%
Delivery Rate

THE BOTTOM LINE

SlickText and DMText both target SMB SMS marketing, but DMText offers significant advantages: 36-hour 10DLC approval, lower per-message costs, and more advanced features. SlickText is simple but limited for growing businesses.

FEATURE COMPARISON

FeatureDMTextSlickTextAdvantage
10DLC Approval Time36 hours average2-4 weeks
DMText
Per SMS Cost$0.01-0.03$0.04-0.05
DMText
Monthly PricingStarts at $149Starts at $29
SlickText
Text Limits

SlickText charges for texts above plan limits

Pay per text, no capsPlan-based limits
DMText
Contact LimitsUnlimitedLimited by plan
DMText
MMS
Tie
KeywordsUnlimited2-20 by plan
DMText
AutomationAdvanced workflowsDrip campaigns
DMText
APIAll plansHigher plans
DMText
AnalyticsReal-time dashboardBasic reporting
DMText
IntegrationsExtensiveLimited
DMText
Support24/7Business hours
DMText

PRICING COMPARISON

DMText

$149/month
Starting price
Per SMS$0.01-0.03
ContactsUnlimited
10DLC Approval36 hours
API AccessAll plans
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SlickText

$29/month
Starting price
Per SMS$0.04-0.05
ContactsPlan-based limits
10DLC Approval1-4 weeks
API AccessVaries

SLICKTEXT PROS & CONS

PROS

  • Lower starting price
  • Very simple interface
  • Good for beginners
  • Free trial

CONS

  • Slow 10DLC approval (2-4 weeks)
  • Higher per-message costs
  • Limited keywords on basic plans
  • Text limits on all plans
  • Contact limits
  • Limited integrations

WHEN TO CHOOSE EACH PLATFORM

CHOOSE DMTEXT IF:

  • You need fast 10DLC approval
  • You send more than 1,000 messages monthly
  • You want unlimited keywords and contacts
  • You need advanced automation
  • You want API access on all plans

CHOOSE SLICKTEXT IF:

  • You're testing SMS with very small volumes
  • Budget is your only consideration
  • You want the simplest possible tool

OUR VERDICT

SlickText is a simple starter tool, but DMText is better for businesses that want to grow. With 36-hour 10DLC approval, unlimited contacts and keywords, and lower per-message costs at scale, DMText delivers better ROI for SMS marketing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is SlickText easier to use than DMText?

Both platforms are user-friendly. SlickText has a slightly simpler interface due to fewer features, but DMText's dashboard is intuitive while offering more capabilities.

How do pricing models differ?

SlickText uses plan-based text limits (500-7,600 texts/month), while DMText offers pay-per-text pricing with no caps. For businesses sending over 2,000 texts monthly, DMText typically costs less.

Can I get started faster with DMText?

Yes. DMText's 36-hour 10DLC approval means you can start sending campaigns in 1-2 days, while SlickText's 2-4 week approval timeline delays your launch significantly.

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