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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Firstup

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AFirstup (formerly Dynamic Signal & SocialChorus, merged in 2021) offers an Employee Communication and Engagement Platform that aims to create a connected, inclusive, and engaged workforce where people feel valued and empowered to be their best. Firstup can be used to generate UGC, enabling employees to share on-brand content with their social networks​, and keep employees engaged with gamification (e.g. leaderboards, competitions, etc.), and through making their thoughts known through surveys…N/A

    Textedly

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/ATextedly is an SMS marketing communications platform from the company of the same name in Nashville, that enables users to advertise, promote, announce, and engage with audiences.

    $24

    per month

    Pricing
    FirstupTextedly
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Bronze (1,200 messages)
    $24
    per month (billed annually)
    Plus (2,400 messages)
    $39
    per month (billed annually)
    Enterprise (4,200 messages)
    $50
    per month (billed annually)
    Elite
    $70
    per month (billed annually)
    Business (12,000 messages)
    $140
    per month (billed annually)
    Silver (18,000 messages)
    $210
    per month (billed annually)
    Premium (30,000 messages)
    $350
    per month (billed annually)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FirstupTextedly
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Enterprises
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    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FirstupTextedly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (16 ratings)
    1.4
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FirstupTextedly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    Firstup is a well-suited solution for companies that would like to spread brand awareness and get employees to be their number one ambassadors. Employees like to share/brag about the company they work for so why not use them as a driving force in spreading brand awareness!
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    I have used Textedly for several years. But recently, in my opinion their commitment to customers and customer service has dramatically declined. They made recent updates to their platform and dramatically increased prices without contacting existing customers. The price of my existing plan increased a significant amount. I have requested that the messages I have purchased be made available to my business and they will not release them until a certain date. When I contacted customer support and ask for resolution, the staff do not answer my questions or offer alternative solutions. I have requested that my account be closed and a refund of the 11 months that I have not used. They will not work with me and only offer that I pay for a higher priced plan or purchase additional messages at a very, very high rate. Please do not use this company. They are no longer considering the needs of customers that have been with them for several years.
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    Pros
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • Intuitive, easy-to-use templates for posts, newsletters and email notifications.
    • Consistent upgrades and innovation that keeps the tool current with other apps.
    • Flexibility on how users can use the tool (i.e. comments, sharing photos, etc.) This decision is left to each organization, individually.
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    Textedly
    • Ease of Use!!
    • Great customer service when I've had to contact them.
    • Great analytics.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We'd love to see a calendar added that would show key upcoming dates.
    • It would be awesome if the Message feature had a drop-down directory you could scroll through vs. requiring you to type a few letters before the potential names came up.
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    • Would like the ability to send longer messages.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    No answers on this topic
    Textedly
    From my experience, their customer service has been disappointing. They have not been willing to work with me and my needs. When pricing was significantly increased, I was not informed of this in advance. It simply increased and I discovered it by accident while reviewing my subscription.
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    Usability
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    No answers on this topic
    Textedly
    Sometimes I wonder if I'm just overlooking something because it's so easy to use. It literally took no time to be up and running with this program.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    No answers on this topic
    Textedly
    When I ask questions to customer service, the questions are not all answered. They do not come back with alternative suggestions for me and my subscription. They are not rude but only provide standard "answers" that it appears they have been coached to give
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    Alternatives Considered
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    I can't really answer this as the platform was already in place when I took my current role.
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We look at the earned media revenue tool that Firstup has, and we have earned media of over $4000 most months. Amazing!
    • We have been recognized by peers, clients, and partner agents who say they always see our Hilldrup news pop up on social media!
    • Marketing has been able to control the voice of the brand while amplifying the message to new audiences - amazing!
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    • Instant updates to clients.
    • Clients can get info without searching our website.
    • Sign up is easy even for the most technologically illiterate.
    Incentivized
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