SimpleTexting vs Textla:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SimpleTexting had more branded searches than Textla among SMS marketing platforms worldwide. SimpleTexting had about 22,200 branded searches, while Textla had 3,600. SimpleTexting made up 2.3% of all SMS marketing platform searches we track, and Textla accounted for 0.37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SMS marketing platforms, SimpleTexting appeared in all five answers and Textla in two. SimpleTexting was mentioned before Textla in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
SimpleTexting, about 6 searches for every 1 for Textla
Who does AI mention more?
SimpleTexting, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
SimpleTexting, named ahead of Textla in every answer
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Top SMS marketing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SimpleTexting appeared in all five answers. Textla was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. SimpleTexting was listed before Textla in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- SimpleTexting1st
Klaviyo2nd
SlickText3rd- Postscript4th
EZ Texting5th
Attentive6th- Textla7th
Textmagic8th
Twilio9th
Textedly10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- SimpleTexting5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Klaviyo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- EZ Texting4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Attentive4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Postscript3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SlickText3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Twilio2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Textla2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Textmagic1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Textedly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SMS marketing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SMS marketing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SMS marketing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SMS marketing platform for text campaigns?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sms marketing platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“text campaign software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is SimpleTexting or Textla more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SimpleTexting and Textla by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten SMS marketing platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SimpleTexting, Textla. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Twilio | Klaviyo | Postscript | SimpleTexting | Textmagic | EZ Texting | Textedly | SlickText | Textla | Attentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.1% | 27.3% | 4.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 30.9% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.67% | 0.29% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.1% | 29.9% | 6% | 2.7% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.3% | 30.6% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.29% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.4% | 31.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.4% | 27.4% | 4.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.32% | 0.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.1% | 27.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.26% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 61.5% | 27.8% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.6% | 27.8% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.33% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 28.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.3% | 27.7% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.33% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.5% | 31.2% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.37% | 0.17% |
How has the SimpleTexting and Textla comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SimpleTexting was ahead of Textla in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SimpleTexting’s share of searches among SMS marketing platforms worldwide moved from 2% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Textla’s share of searches among SMS marketing platforms worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for SMS marketing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither SimpleTexting nor Textla moved beyond provider rounding among SMS marketing platforms in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SimpleTexting’s and Textla’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
SimpleTexting
2 branded search terms
- simple texting
- simpletexting
Textla
1 branded search term
- textla
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