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Starnus vs. Textedly

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Textedly starts at $29 per seat, versus Starnus at $50.

Full comparison

Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Textedlyfrom $29 per month
Audyense Score44AS*Low32AS*Low
PositioningAI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.Textedly is an easy-to-use SMS and MMS marketing tool designed for businesses to engage customers through text messaging.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
  • FreeFree
  • Basic$29
  • Premium$599
  • Business$15
Text and multimedia messaging—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Scheduled and mass texting—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Two-way SMS conversations—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Automated drip campaigns—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Text-to-pay and reviews—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Webforms for SMS opt-ins—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Data enrichment—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automation—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Multichannel outreach—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Ai Copywriting—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified—5+
Aggregate rating5.0 · 2 reviews— · No reviews yet
Integrations
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
ZapierLinkedInFacebookTwitterAPI
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
  • Documented capability: Text and multimedia messaging
  • Documented capability: Scheduled and mass texting
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Textedly is perfect for businesses of all sizes that want an easy way to send mass SMS and MMS text messages, manage contacts, and improve customer co
  • Public profile names Zapier, LinkedIn, Facebook as connected workflow surfaces
Cons
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
  • Pricing and usage limits should be rechecked before purchase
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Textedly

Textedly is an easy-to-use SMS and MMS marketing tool designed for businesses to engage customers through text messaging. It fits in the mobile marketing category, helping companies send bulk messages quickly and efficiently. What sets Textedly apart is its simple platform with powerful features like mass texting, drip campaigns, and rich media messages, supported by a 98% message open rate. The tool shines in marketing alerts, sales promotions, appointment reminders, and customer surveys. Businesses see results fast, often within minutes of sending messages to thousands of contacts. Its no-contract plans and free trial also allow quick adoption without risk. Textedly integrates well with CRMs, email platforms, and automation tools like Zapier, enhancing customer communication workflows. However, it is not intended for complex multi-channel marketing or heavy data enrichment. It focuses solely on mobile text messaging to boost engagement and communication speed.

A particularly good fit for: perfect for businesses of all sizes that want an easy way to send mass SMS and MMS text messages, manage contacts, and improve customer communication without co Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow multichannel outreach

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Pricing and plan structure

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Textedly: Published starting price $29 per month

  • FreeFree
  • Basic$29 per user/month
  • Premium$599 per user/month
  • Business$15 per month

Capabilities worth validating

  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.
  • Textedly: Text and multimedia messaging, Scheduled and mass texting, Two-way SMS conversations, Automated drip campaigns, Text-to-pay and reviews Integrations include Zapier, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Textedly's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus; Textedly product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website