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Best SMS Chatbot Software in 2026

SMS chatbot software is for handling text-based exchanges with automated responses or guided flows. Compare AI responses and interactive menus with two-way SMS and MMS support to see how each option handles conversations.

  1. 01 Boei

    Boei is aimed at small and mid-sized businesses, agencies, e-commerce teams and service teams managing customer conversations across channels.

    From $19/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.2 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Crisp

    Crisp suits customer support, inbound sales and marketing teams that need a shared inbox and customer-facing chat.

    From $45/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Bryka

    Bryka suits businesses that want customer-facing agents grounded in their own web, document, or product content.

    From $15/mo Free plan Web · API
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 eesel AI for SMS

    It suits teams that want automated replies to customer SMS messages grounded in their existing support or business knowledge.

    From $299/mo Free plan Web · API · Browser extension
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Evoriqa SMS AI Chatbot

    It suits businesses that want an AI agent to handle inbound SMS support, lead capture or appointment booking.

    From $29/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  6. 06 AfterLead
    From $1,500/mo Web
    8.5 Visit Specs
  7. 07 ChatBot
    From $25/mo Free trial Web · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Gupshup

    Gupshup is aimed at marketing, performance marketing, commerce and growth, and customer support teams.

    Free plan Web · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  9. 09 AthenaText

    It is aimed at inbound, appointment-driven businesses that qualify leads by SMS, including home services, real estate, and professional services.

    From $49/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.2 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Sarufi

    It suits African businesses and teams automating support or transactions across messaging, USSD, and web channels.

    Free plan Web · API
    8.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 ConvoCore

    ConvoCore is presented for agencies and businesses building conversational agents, including examples in healthcare, dental practices, scheduling and real estate.

    From $29/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.1 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Agentli AI Chatbot
    From $79/mo Free trial Web
    8.0 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Cobalt
    From $199/mo Free trial Web · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Sinch Engage

    It suits businesses seeking SMS campaigns and two-way customer messaging, including those in retail, healthcare, logistics, fitness, or services.

    From $99/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Newo

    Newo targets small and medium businesses such as restaurants, dental practices, cleaning companies, home services and fitness studios.

    From $299/mo Free plan Web · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Aircall
    From $30/mo Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Botsify SMS Chatbot
    From $40.83/mo Web · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Jack The Butler

    It is aimed at hotels, vacation rentals, hostels, and property managers handling guest communication across several channels.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Smstools

    It suits businesses that need campaign messaging, messaging APIs, or integrations across business tools.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  20. 20 LeadSixty
    From $297/mo Free trial Web
    7.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 TextGlobal SMS Chatbot
    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Wellgrow
    From $149/mo Free trial Web
    7.4 Visit Specs
  23. 23 SMB Sidekick
    From $29/mo Web · API
    7.3 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Streebo SMS Chatbot
    From $999/mo Web · Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  25. 25 TextIt
    From $25/mo Free trial Web · API
    7.3 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

API access and a workflow builder are useful features to weigh if you need to connect messaging to other processes. Message limits, free plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical and cost considerations. Crisp, ConvoCore, and Clickatell SMS API are among the entries shown, as are Sinch Engage and TextGlobal SMS Chatbot. Match the listed capabilities to the messages you need to send and the kinds of replies you expect to manage.

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