A cheaper alternative to SimpleTexting for texting your staff
SimpleTexting’s entry plan starts at $39 a month, which is reasonable for marketing to a customer list. If the list is your own staff, here’s what the same job costs when you pay per employee instead.
What you’d pay at your team size
| Team size | Airhorn | SimpleTexting |
|---|---|---|
| 5 employees | $8.75/mo | $39+/mo |
| 10 employees | $12.50/mo | $39+/mo |
| 15 employees | $16.25/mo | $39+/mo |
| 20 employees | $20.00/mo | $39+/mo |
| 30 employees | $31.50/mo | $39+/mo |
| 50 employees | $46.50/mo | $39+/mo |
Airhorn prices are exact. SimpleTexting prices reflect their published pricing as of October 2026, may have changed, and may vary with message volume and billing period — check their site before deciding.
Why the gap is so wide for small teams
Marketing platforms set their floor for lists of hundreds or thousands, because that’s who buys them. A staff list of fifteen sits far below that floor, so the floor is your whole bill. Airhorn charges $0.75 per confirmed employee on top of a $5 base, so the bill scales down as far as your team does.
Extra senders widen the gap: SimpleTexting charges for additional teammates, while every Airhorn manager and shift lead sends at no extra cost.
What you give up
Everything marketing: keywords, campaigns, segmentation, picture messages, analytics, and integrations. If you text customers, you need those, and you should keep SimpleTexting. The full comparison.
Common questions
Is Airhorn cheaper than SimpleTexting for 50 employees?
Not on the base price. Airhorn is cheaper up to about 40 employees; at 50 it’s $46.50 a month against SimpleTexting’s $39 floor. Their price rises with volume and extra teammates, so at that size compare your real usage — or decide on fit rather than price.
Can I move my contacts from SimpleTexting?
You can import a CSV or Excel file of employees. Each person then confirms by replying YES before they receive broadcasts, so consent is fresh and on record.
Pay for the team you have
$5/mo plus $0.75 per employee, unlimited managers, no contracts. Free for 7 days with no card.
Free for 7 days and 60 messages — no credit card. Your trial starts when you send your first broadcast, not when you sign up.