Head to head

TextRequest vs TextUs

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

TextRequest

$59.99/mo Free trial

Shared business texting inbox with unlimited users. Basic is $59.99/mo for 1,000 texts and one line. No contracts.

Where TextRequest fits

Small teams texting customers from one shared number
Offices that want unlimited users on the entry plan
Service businesses sending proofs and reminders by text
Buyers who want to try before paying

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

Detail	TextRequest	TextUs
Starting price	$59.99/mo	$299/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Texting	Texting
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.7 from 126 reviews

Where they pull apart

TextRequest

Stands out: Unlimited users and contacts on every plan, with published monthly prices.

Watch out: Basic includes 1,000 texts, and extra texts cost more. API access sits on Enterprise ($575/mo), not on the entry plans.

Not the right fit for

Recruiting teams that need texting inside an ATS
Developers who need API access on a small 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

TextRequest

Unlimited users and contacts
No contracts
Free trial before paying

API access only on Enterprise
Extra texts billed per message
Integrations start on Starter, not Basic

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

TextRequest

$59.99/mo

Basic is $59.99/mo for 1,000 texts and one dashboard, with extra texts billed per message. Starter is $145/mo, Corporate $295/mo and Enterprise $575/mo; API access comes with Enterprise. Plans are month to month with no contract. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 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 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is TextRequest cheaper than TextUs?

TextRequest starts lower, at $59.99/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 TextRequest or TextUs for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. TextRequest offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?