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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Signal

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ASignal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.

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    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
    SignalTextedly
    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
    SignalTextedly
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    SignalTextedly
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    Workplace from Meta (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
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    Workvivo
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Workplace from Meta (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SignalTextedly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    1.4
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SignalTextedly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate.
    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
    Open Source
    • Encryption end to end
    • Audio quality
    • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
    Incentivized
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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
    Open Source
    • Backup functionality on iOS devices
    • Sometimes messages can be delayed
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    • Would like the ability to send longer messages.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Open Source
    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
    Open Source
    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
    Open Source
    I've never contacted support but I see that they are on the ball for bug fixes, highly communicative in release notes, and continually releasing updates to Signal that address common user complaints. Given how responsive the development team is, and how they are continually improving Signal, I think their support is top notch.
    Incentivized
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    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
    Open Source
    Signal is far and away better and more feature-rich. Skype is no longer the app it used to be before Microsoft acquired it, and WhatsApp, while trying to be much like Signal with claims, has too many features that lead to a sense of insecurity as it's too widely used and used for too many things.
    Incentivized
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    Textedly
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • Communication is crucial to accomplishing our mission
    • Cost of similar commercial apps could be very prohibitive
    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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