Attentive vs Postscript Pricing (2026)
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Attentive vs Postscript

SMS Marketing pricing comparison · 2026

Attentive is quote-based, while Postscript has a free plan, then $100–$699/mo. These products use different pricing models ( vs Hybrid (seat + usage)), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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Attentive
SMS Marketing pricing intelligence
verified 10w ago
$329 $38K
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Postscript
SMS Marketing pricing intelligence
verified 6d ago
$329 $38K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Postscript median is $37K less than Attentive · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $329
Spread 99%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Usage-based
Custom rates
see vendor pricing for volume tiers
Professional
$150K/yr
year 1 license · $500/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$38K/yr
Vendr · n=4 · limited data
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$329/yr
Vendr · n=53
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 12 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 6d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Quarterly Minimum Spend
    $2,000 to $3,000
    1 source
  • Platform Fees
    $300 per month, potentially reaching $500-$1,000 per month
    1 source
  • Setup and Migration Fees
    $2,000 to $5,000, potentially $5,000-$25,000+
    1 source
  • Per-Message Costs
    $0.01 to $0.03 per message (SMS), $0.02 to $0.05 (MMS)
    1 source
  • Carrier Fees and 10DLC
    $0.002 to $0.005 per message, as much as 50%
    1 source
4 documented
  • Per-Message Usage Charges
    1 source
  • Carrier Fees
    1 source
  • True Monthly Cost Exceeds Base Plan
    1.5-2 times, or even 2.5-3.4 times, the base plan price
    1 source
  • Minimum Monthly Spend on "Starter" Plan
    $49
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Attentive
Postscript
Auto-renewal
Yes
—
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
6 to 12 months
✓ $49 monthly minimum spend on "Starter" plan
Price escalation
—
—
Can downgrade
—
—
Based on 2 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (20)
G2
4.5out of 5 (1,383)
Best for
E-commerce brands starting with SMS marketing
Watch out
Pricing and Hidden Fees
G2
4.8out of 5 (161)
Best for
Small Shopify stores testing SMS
Watch out
High Platform Fees and Pricing Issues
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
SMS Marketing

Attentive

Custom pricing
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
SMS Marketing

Postscript

Free plan; paid $100–$699
/mo
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Attentive uses pricing while Postscript uses Hybrid (seat + usage) pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Attentive

Custom pricing
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vs
Hybrid (seat + usage)

Postscript

Free plan; paid $100–$699/mo
See full Postscript pricing →

Attentive and Postscript both operate in the sms marketing category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Attentive Postscript
Text Custom Free /month
Text + Email Custom $100 /month
Complete Custom $500 /month
Postscript AI Plan — $699 /month
Enterprise — Custom

Market Intelligence

Attentive

Median annual cost
$37,700
Based on
4 deals

Postscript

Median annual cost
$329
Based on
53 deals

What Users Say

Attentive

G2
4.5out of 5 (1,383)
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (20)
Top complaints
  • Pricing and Hidden Fees
  • Contract Rigidity and Cancellation Difficulties
  • Email Builder Limitations and Missing Features

Postscript

G2
4.8out of 5 (161)
Top complaints
  • High Platform Fees and Pricing Issues
  • Customer Service Decline and Condescending Behavior
  • Glitches and Technical Issues

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Attentive 8 hidden costs

high
Quarterly Minimum Spend $2,000 to $3,000
medium
Platform Fees $300 per month, potentially reaching $500-$1,000 per month
high
Setup and Migration Fees $2,000 to $5,000, potentially $5,000-$25,000+
medium
Per-Message Costs $0.01 to $0.03 per message (SMS), $0.02 to $0.05 (MMS)
medium
Carrier Fees and 10DLC $0.002 to $0.005 per message, as much as 50% (buyer reports, Jul 2026)
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Postscript 4 hidden costs

high
Per-Message Usage Charges
medium
Carrier Fees
critical
True Monthly Cost Exceeds Base Plan 1.5-2 times, or even 2.5-3.4 times, the base plan price
medium
Minimum Monthly Spend on "Starter" Plan $49
See all Postscript hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Attentive Postscript
Auto-renewal Yes —
Cancellation — —
Minimum commitment 6 to 12 months $49 monthly minimum spend on "Starter" plan

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