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# Compare Text Request vs WhatsApp Business API

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> Detailed comparison between Text Request and WhatsApp Business API. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Text Request | WhatsApp Business API |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1193 | 20 |
| **Starting Price** | US$59.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Text Request

Businesses that need a better way to connect with customers and employees.

### WhatsApp Business API

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## Key features

### Text Request

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automated Responses
- Campaign Scheduling
- Communication Management
- Contact Management
- Customisable Templates
- Mass Texting
- Mobile Alerts
- Monitoring
- Multi-Language
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Surveys & Feedback
- Video Conferencing

### WhatsApp Business API

- 2-Way Messaging
- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automated Responses
- Campaign Scheduling
- Communication Management
- Contact Management
- Mass Texting
- Multi-Language
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduled Messaging
- Shortcodes

## Links

- [View Text Request Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/167015/text-request)
- [View WhatsApp Business API Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1043737/whatsapp-business-api)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/167015/1043737/text-request/vs/whatsapp-business-api)

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