Bulk SMS Alternative

Suspect you're paying too much for Bulk SMS? Choose SMS with better rates and support

You need affordable SMS with modern features that allow you to scale. Whether you're sending appointment reminders or marketing campaigns — you need better rates, proper integrations with your tools and 24/7 support when things go sideways. No overpaying. No limits.

Why smart businesses choose ClickSend
(over Bulk SMS)

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Pay less, get more

Start saving right away with up to 60% cheaper SMS costs.

Plus, inbound SMS is always free. Build two-way appointment confirmations, support, and surveys without watching your costs climb.

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Support that’s always on

Our support team is available by phone, email and live chat 24/7.

When something goes sideways, you get help right away. No waiting for business hours.

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Modern platform that scales with you

It's simple to start sending from your Dashboard.

And when you're ready to scale, you can automate with our powerful API, plug into your favourite apps and workflows and send globally via direct routes.

Bulk SMS and ClickSend go head to head

You need SMS that works beyond business hours without breaking the bank. Here's how we compare on what matters most: pricing, support and integrations.

Tempo até o primeiro SMS

~ 5 minutos
~ 5 minutos

Ideal para

SMBs & scale-ups that need modern features, 24/7 support and lean costs
Basic SMS sending during business hours

Integrações

Modern, plug-and-play integrations with apps like Zapier, Make, Salesforce, Shopify
Basic developer tools only (no pre-built integrations)

Suporte

Free 24/7 support via live chat, email and phone
Free support via email and phone; business hours only

SLA de disponibilidade

99.95%
99.9%
Tempo até o primeiro SMS
~ 5 minutos
~ 5 minutos
Ideal para
SMBs & scale-ups that need modern features, 24/7 support and lean costs
Basic SMS sending during business hours
Integrações
Modern, plug-and-play integrations with apps like Zapier, Make, Salesforce, Shopify
Basic developer tools only (no pre-built integrations)
Suporte
Free 24/7 support via live chat, email and phone
Free support via email and phone; business hours only
SLA de disponibilidade
99.95%
99.9%

Switch from Bulk SMS e economize

Ready to cut costs and get better support? Unlock an exclusive discount when you book a migration call to make the switch.

A reliable SMS platform with real support

100M

SMS por mês

190+

países globalmente

30s

Tempo médio de suporte

99.95%

Garantia de disponibilidade

5m

Tempo médio de envio

10

contacts and keywords

Smart pricing for businesses who want to save

Price per 1000 SMS

$72 ($0.072 per SMS)
$170 ($0.17 per SMS)

Price per 10,000 SMS

$720 ($0.072 per SMS)
$1,500 ($0.15 per SMS)

Price per 100,000 SMS

$6,200 ($0.062 per SMS)
$11,000 ($0.11 per SMS)

Pricing model

Pague conforme o uso
Pague conforme o uso

Platform fees

$0.00
$0.00

Recebimento de SMS

$0.00 always
Pay per reply (0.5 credits)
Price per 1000 SMS
$72 ($0.072 per SMS)
$170 ($0.17 per SMS)
Price per 10,000 SMS
$720 ($0.072 per SMS)
$1,500 ($0.15 per SMS)
Price per 100,000 SMS
$6,200 ($0.062 per SMS)
$11,000 ($0.11 per SMS)
Pricing model
Pague conforme o uso
Pague conforme o uso
Platform fees
$0.00
$0.00
Recebimento de SMS
$0.00 always
Pay per reply (0.5 credits)

All prices are in AUD and exclude GST. The above prices were true as at the October 2026

FAQs

Quanto posso economizar ao migrar para a ClickSend?

At 5,000 messages per month, you'll save $440 (55% less). At 50,000 messages, you'll save $2,650. Plus, inbound SMS is free with ClickSend, always. Bulk SMS charges 0.5 credits per reply, which adds up fast for two-way messaging.

How does ClickSend’s support compare to Bulk SMS?

Bulk SMS only offers support during business hours. ClickSend gives you 24/7 phone, email, and live chat support with every account. When you need help on Monday night or Sunday morning, you get help immediately — not an out-of-office reply.

Is switching from Bulk SMS to ClickSend easy?

Easy peasy. You can start sending from our simple dashboard in minutes, or integrate via our straightforward API if you need it. Most Australian businesses are up and running within minutes. Plus, our support team helps with migration if you need it.

Can I integrate ClickSend with my existing tools?

Absolutely. ClickSend integrates with 200+ apps via Zapier including Salesforce, Shopify, Zendesk, and WordPress. Bulk SMS only offers basic HTTP API and Email-to-SMS. If you want real integrations, ClickSend makes it easy.

Do you support Australian phone numbers?

Yes. We support Australian dedicated numbers, shared numbers, and toll-free numbers. Plus, if you're sending internationally, we've got direct routes to 220+ countries.

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