Compare/Head to head

Heymarket vs TextUs

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Heymarket

$49/user/mo

Shared business texting inbox for teams. Standard is $49 per user a month billed annually, with messaging billed on top.

Where Heymarket fits

  • Support and sales teams texting from one inbox
  • Recruiters who need a shared number for candidates
  • Teams that want HubSpot sync on the entry plan
  • Companies that need SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance

TextUs

$299/mo

Shared business texting for recruiters. Pro is $299/mo (5,000 messages, 5 numbers); extra numbers $49/mo.

Where TextUs fits

  • TA and staffing teams that text as the channel
  • Bullhorn, Workday, or Greenhouse shops
  • Shared inboxes that need local numbers
  • Buyers who can budget a $299/mo floor

At a glance

DetailHeymarketTextUs
Starting price$49/user/mo$299/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underTextingTexting
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 126 reviews

Where they pull apart

Heymarket

Stands out: Published per-user prices, a shared inbox with phone numbers per user, and SMS, email, WhatsApp and RCS in one place.

Watch out: Messages cost extra through credit bundles (1,000 credits is $30/mo), 10DLC compliance adds $10/mo per campaign, and the API starts on Pro.

Not the right fit for

  • Solo users, since two seats are the minimum
  • Teams that want API access on the cheapest plan

TextUs

Stands out: A real $299 floor for TA texting, with Bullhorn, Workday, Greenhouse, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zapier named.

Watch out: Pro is $299/mo. WhatsApp is +$29/user (beta). Overage is $0.02/message.

Not the right fit for

  • Solo operators who need a sub-$299 plan
  • Teams that will not SMS candidates
  • People who need a full talent CRM (Sense)

Pros and cons

Heymarket

  • Published per-user pricing
  • Shared inbox with numbers per user
  • SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA compliant
  • Two-user minimum on every plan
  • Message credits billed on top
  • API access starts on Pro

TextUs

  • Honest $299 Pro floor
  • Bullhorn, Workday, Greenhouse named
  • Shared inbox plus local numbers
  • WhatsApp is extra
  • No free trial advertised

What each one costs

Heymarket

$49/user/mo

Standard is $49 per user a month billed annually, Plus is $99 and Pro is $199, with Enterprise on quote. AI features start on Plus and API access on Pro. Messaging credits and 10DLC registration are billed separately. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

TextUs

$299/mo

Pro from $299/mo with 5,000 messages and 5 numbers included. Extra numbers are $49/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Heymarket cheaper than TextUs?
Heymarket starts lower, at $49/user/mo against $299/mo for TextUs. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Heymarket or TextUs for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?