Apptoto vs SMS Client Reminders
Apptoto
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| Figure | Apptoto | SMS Client Reminders |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · SMS Appointment Reminder Software | 8.6 (#3) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Headquarters | Bend, Oregon, United States | United Kingdom |
| HIPAA | The pricing page says HIPAA-compliant plans with a signed BAA are available for accounts with at least 16 calendars and are hosted on dedicated HIPAA servers. | The FAQ says the maker is aware of HIPAA privacy rules but does not provide legal advice or claim HIPAA compliance. |
| Purpose | Apptoto provides appointment reminders and client communication tools designed to work with a business’s existing calendar workflow. | The online service automatically sends appointment or event reminders to clients by text and email. |
| Security | Apptoto says it can provide its SOC 2 Type 1 report upon request and that its service is hosted on Amazon Web Services. | The privacy policy says the service uses SSL to encrypt data sent across the web and stores data on secure servers. |
| Support | The pricing page lists basic support by email and chat and premium phone support Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. | Support is provided online via email, and the FAQ says the company does not provide support by phone. |
Plans
SMS Client Reminders
- Starter$9.99 a month
- Pay As You Go (PAYG)$10, paid once
- Bronze$18.99 a month
- Silver$39.99 a month
- Gold$62.99 a month
- Platinum$124.99 a month
- Pro 5000$219.99 a month
- Pro 10000$389.99 a month
- Pro 20000$699.99 a month
- Pro 30000$999.99 a month
In their own words
Apptoto
Apptoto provides appointment reminders and client communication tools that fit with a business’s existing calendar workflow. It can send reminders, confirmations and follow-ups by text, email or voice call, with client replies able to update the calendar. Clients can book online against real-time availability across calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook and Exchange. The service also supports two-way messaging, targeted text and email campaigns, review requests after appointments, and appointment payments through Square and Stripe. Listed integrations include Google, Office 365, Outlook, iCloud, CalDAV, ICS, CSV, Zapier, Clio, Redtail CRM, Stripe and Square. Access is available through a browser portal, Android and iPhone apps, a Google Calendar add-on, and public and REST APIs. Plans start at $30/mo, with a 14-day trial and no free plan; the pricing page also lists $10 for each additional user. Automated messages use credits, and messages outside the US and Canada count as two credits. If overages are enabled, extra messages cost $0.12 per credit.
SMS Client Reminders
SMS Client Reminders is a web service that sends appointment and event reminders by text and email. Appointments can be entered manually, connected from an online calendar, or uploaded as CSV. Listed calendar integrations include Google Calendar, Outlook with Exchange Server, Office 365, Outlook.com, iCloud, Teamup, Zoho, Teamweek, and Yahoo Calendar; scheduling systems using iCalendar (iCal/ICS) can also connect. Users can configure one, two, or three reminders before an appointment, plus confirmation, follow-up, and cancellation messages. Client groups let one appointment notify multiple people, and two-way SMS is supported. Plans include SMS credits, free email reminders, a dedicated sending number, and linked calendars. Starter costs $9.99 a month for 50 credits and five calendars. Pay As You Go costs $10 for 50 non-expiring credits, though availability varies by country. Monthly plans extend through Pro 30000 at $999.99 a month. New accounts receive a 28-day trial with 30 credits, no card, and no subscription obligation. The company focuses on small and medium-sized businesses.