ConnextConnext vs EZ Texting
The EZ Texting alternative built to reach everyone
EZ Texting is a mass-texting workhorse: keywords, shortcodes, bulk SMS and MMS, a template library, and contact-growth tools aimed squarely at marketing. Connext handles outbound texting too, but it isn't a text-only marketing tool — it adds voice calls, a built-in email designer, and automation, and it prices everything in real dollars rather than message credits. It suits organizations whose outreach spans more channels than SMS alone.
Connext vs EZ Texting, feature by feature
| Connext | EZ Texting | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated number (calls + texts) + email inbox | SMS/MMS focus | |
| Unified inbox (all channels in one thread) | Limited | |
| Two-way replies without exposing your cell | ||
| Voice calls / robocalls | Limited | |
| Voice fallback to landlines / non-texters | ||
| No-code automation rules + webhooks | Limited | |
| Full REST API | ||
| Drag-and-drop email builder | ||
| Keyword & shortcode campaigns | Via automation | |
| SMS polls / surveys | 6 types | Limited |
| Transparent per-message USD pricing | From 1¢/SMS | Credit / plan-based |
Comparison based on publicly available information and may change. Verify current details with each provider.
Where Connext is stronger
- Voice calls, robocalls, and voicemail alongside SMS — not a text-only tool
- Automatic voice fallback to landlines and non-texters
- A drag-and-drop HTML email builder built in, with nine templates
- No-code automation with conditions, regex, and outbound webhooks
- Real-dollar per-message pricing — no credit packs to decode
When EZ Texting may fit better
- A long-established brand in bulk SMS marketing
- Mature keyword and shortcode campaign tooling
- A large library of templates and campaign examples
The bottom line
For text-first marketing anchored on keywords and shortcodes, EZ Texting is purpose-built and proven. Connext is the better fit when your outreach needs voice and email in the same account, automation beyond autoresponders, and pricing measured in dollars instead of credits.
Questions, answered
Does Connext do keyword and shortcode campaigns like EZ Texting?
Connext supports inbound texting and automation rules that can trigger replies, group joins, and blasts — covering many keyword use cases. If dedicated shortcode marketing campaigns are your core function, compare that specific tooling closely before switching.
How does the pricing differ?
EZ Texting uses credit- or plan-based pricing that can be hard to compare. Connext bills straight per message — from 1.5¢/SMS, 1¢ at 5,000+/month, $5/month minimum — with itemized invoices and no credits to convert.
What do I gain over a text-only tool?
Voice calls and automatic fallback to landlines, a built-in email builder, and a unified inbox for every channel — so a campaign isn't limited to the people who can receive an SMS.
See why organizations switch to Connext
One number for text and call, plus email — with every reply in a single inbox.