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# Compare Bird vs The Texting SMS API

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> Detailed comparison between Bird and The Texting SMS API. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Bird | The Texting SMS API |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 157 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 50.00 | USD 30.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### Bird

Any business looking to simplify and scale their communications to effectively reach their customers across any channel.

### The Texting SMS API

Designed for IT businesses, developers, and consultancies from around the world that want to integrate SMS into systems using to execute or automate communication with users or customers.

## Key features

### Bird

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Activity Tracking
- Auto-Dialer
- CRM
- Call Scripting
- Campaign Scheduling
- Customisable Branding
- Debugging
- Live Chat
- Mass Texting
- Message Personalization
- Mobile Alerts
- Multi-Channel Communication
- Polls/Voting
- Real-Time Data
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Shortcodes
- Survey/Poll Management

### The Texting SMS API

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Mass Texting
- Message Personalization
- SMS Messaging
- Shortcodes

## Links

- [View Bird Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/160795/messagebird)
- [View The Texting SMS API Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/174127/sms-api)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/160795/174127/messagebird/vs/sms-api)

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