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# Compare Bird vs TextFree

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Bird | TextFree |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 157 | 50 |
| **Starting Price** | US$50.00 | US$9.99 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### Bird

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

### TextFree

TextFree is an SMS marketing solution for small to large businesses.

## Key features

### Bird

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Auto-Dialer
- Call Recording
- Call Scripting
- Campaign Scheduling
- Chat/Messaging
- Contact Management
- Live Chat
- Message Personalisation
- Mobile Alerts
- Polls/Voting
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduled Messaging
- Shortcodes
- Survey/Poll Management
- Voice Mail

### TextFree

- 2-Way Messaging
- Alerts/Notifications
- Call Recording
- Chat/Messaging
- Contact Management
- Message Personalisation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Shortcodes
- Voice Mail

## Links

- [View Bird Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/160795/messagebird)
- [View TextFree Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/203592/textfree)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/160795/203592/messagebird/vs/textfree)

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