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Attentive alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll SMS marketing and business texting

Top picks

  • Textmagic logo

    Best overall

    Textmagic

    Paid

  • Klaviyo logo

    Best free option

    Klaviyo

    Starting price: $20 a month (email, based on active profiles)

Common reasons people leave Attentive: no public pricing or self-serve plan, and built for larger brands; heavy for small stores. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Attentive, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Textmagic currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Textmagic logoTextmagicPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 561.8
2ClickSend logoClickSendPaidBoost plan, prepaid top-ups from $20NoWeb9 of 959.4
3Klaviyo logoKlaviyoFree plan + paid$20 a month (email, based on active profiles)NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 454.4
4Omnisend logoOmnisendFree plan + paid$11.20 a month for first 3 months (30% off), StandardNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 550.0
5Brevo logoBrevoFree plan + paid$9 a month for 5,000 emailsNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 549.0
  1. Textmagic logo

    1. TextmagicTop pick

    Best for: Small teams that want SMS campaigns and a shared customer inbox without per-seat fees

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Simple pay-as-you-go business texting for brands that don't need ecommerce journeys.

    Pros

    • Unlimited users at no extra cost
    • Shared inbox covers SMS, email, WhatsApp and social messages
    • Pay as you go, with web, iOS and Android apps
    • First 10,000 emails included

    Cons

    • Per-text rates are higher than developer APIs like Plivo
    • US texting needs 10DLC or toll-free verification, which takes days
    • Monthly numbers add a fixed cost on top of messages
    Visit Textmagic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Textmagic a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Users
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026textmagic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email
    First 10,000 emails free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026textmagic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Texting number
    $10 per month (US/Canada)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026textmagic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Subscription plans
    Optional in USA, Canada, Australia, UK
    Checked Nov 8, 2026textmagic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026textmagic.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ClickSend logo

    2. ClickSend

    Best for: Small businesses wanting pay-as-you-go SMS from a dashboard or API without a monthly plan

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Low-cost bulk SMS and campaigns with straightforward per-message pricing.

    Pros

    • No subscription: prepaid credit with volume discounts
    • Free inbound replies and unlimited users
    • Usable from a dashboard, email-to-SMS or a REST API

    Cons

    • Voice, email, fax and post are closed to new customers
    • Carrier fees are added on top of message rates
    • Fewer marketing automation features than dedicated SMS marketing apps
    Visit ClickSend Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ClickSend a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Pricing
    Prepaid credit, no subscription
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inbound SMS
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum top-up
    $20
    Checked Nov 1, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice
    Not offered to new customers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Boost plan, prepaid top-ups from $20
    Checked Nov 2, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    Prepaid top-ups from $500
    Checked Nov 2, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    Prepaid top-ups from $3,000
    Checked Nov 2, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Prepaid top-ups from $10,000
    Checked Nov 2, 2026clicksend.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Klaviyo logo

    3. Klaviyo

    Best for: Ecommerce brands that want automation driven by purchase and browsing data

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Email-first ecommerce marketing with SMS built in, self-serve with a free tier.

    Pros

    • Deep ecommerce data, segmentation and predictive metrics
    • Strong pre-built flows for carts, browsing and win-back
    • Revenue reporting per campaign and flow

    Cons

    • Expensive for large lists
    • Overkill for non-ecommerce businesses
    • Steep learning curve
    Visit Klaviyo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Klaviyo a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 250 profiles and 500 emails/month
    Checked Nov 3, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan channels
    Email, SMS, Customer Hub, reporting
    Checked Oct 29, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan mobile messaging
    $5 of mobile messages per month
    Checked Nov 3, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20 a month (email, based on active profiles)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026klaviyo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Omnisend logo

    4. Omnisend

    Best for: Online stores that want email and SMS automation at lower cost than Klaviyo

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Email and SMS marketing for online stores in one tool, with automations and simpler, self-serve pricing.

    Pros

    • Ready-made ecommerce flows with email, SMS and push
    • Cheaper than Klaviyo for many stores
    • Free migration and 24/7 support

    Cons

    • Less advanced data and predictive features than Klaviyo
    • Mainly useful for ecommerce
    • Free plan has a low email limit
    Visit Omnisend Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Omnisend a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 500 emails/month, 250 contacts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SMS pricing
    From $0.007 per SMS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Migration
    Free, done in 5 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $11.20 a month for first 3 months (30% off), Standard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $41.30 a month for first 3 months (30% off)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026omnisend.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Brevo logo

    5. Brevo

    Best for: Businesses with large contact lists that want email, SMS and a CRM in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Attentive

    Sends SMS and WhatsApp campaigns next to email, with pay-as-you-go SMS credits instead of an enterprise contract.

    Pros

    • Priced by emails sent, not contacts stored
    • Email, SMS, WhatsApp and transactional email together
    • Free plan with daily sending allowance

    Cons

    • Free plan has a daily send limit and branding
    • Editor and templates less polished than some rivals
    • SMS credits cost extra
    Visit Brevo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brevo a good Attentive alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 300 emails per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan terms
    Free forever, no card needed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter volume
    From 5,000 emails per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transactional messaging
    Email, SMS and WhatsApp via SMTP and API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9 a month for 5,000 emails
    Checked Nov 8, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Attentive alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Textmagic logo

Best Attentive alternative for most people

Textmagic

Simple pay-as-you-go business texting for brands that don't need ecommerce journeys.

Klaviyo logo

Best Attentive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Klaviyo

Email-first ecommerce marketing with SMS built in, self-serve with a free tier.

Omnisend logo

Best Attentive alternative for iPhone and Android

Omnisend

Email and SMS marketing for online stores in one tool, with automations and simpler, self-serve pricing.

ClickSend logo

Best Attentive alternative for working in the browser

ClickSend

Low-cost bulk SMS and campaigns with straightforward per-message pricing.

Attentive alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Attentive?

Textmagic ranks first right now. Simple pay-as-you-go business texting for brands that don't need ecommerce journeys. ClickSend and Klaviyo follow it in our ranking.

Attentive vs Textmagic: what's the difference?

Both Attentive and Textmagic are paid products. Only Textmagic runs on iOS and Android.

Is Attentive free?

Attentive is a paid product. Pricing basis: Message volume and list size. Checked on Attentive's own site, November 2026.

How much do Attentive alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Attentive alternatives: ClickSend, Boost plan, prepaid top-ups from $20; Klaviyo, $20 a month (email, based on active profiles); Omnisend, $11.20 a month for first 3 months (30% off), Standard; Brevo, $9 a month for 5,000 emails. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Attentive?

Yes. Klaviyo (free plan + paid), Omnisend (free plan + paid) and Brevo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Attentive?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Attentive?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing or self-serve plan; built for larger brands; heavy for small stores; messaging costs grow with list size and volume.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Attentive, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.