Updated August 2026
Political texting pricing without the fog
Public vendor rates vary. FreeMessaging.ai keeps the model simple: $0 platform fee, no software markup, required costs passed through.
Platform fee is $0. Carrier, number, registration and required compliance charges may apply.
Political Texting Cost Calculator
See how much of your texting budget is platform markup. Updated: August 2026.
Estimates only — verify vendor list prices
Total SMS segments ≈ 180,000 (50,000 × 3 × 1.2)
| Vendor | Public rate | Messaging | Setup / platform | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetThru | 3.5¢ / segment | $6,300 | $300 | $6,600 |
| RumbleUp | 2¢ / segment | $3,600 | — | $3,600 |
| Hustle | 4¢ / segment | $7,200 | $250 | $7,450 |
| Scale to Win | 1.5¢ / segment | $2,700 | — | $2,700 |
| FreeMessaging.ai | ~0.85¢ pass-through est. + $0 markup | $1,530 | $0 platform | $1,530 |
FreeMessaging.ai platform fee and software markup are $0. The pass-through estimate is illustrative for carrier/network costs and will vary by carrier, registration, number type, and message mix. Competitor figures use publicly disclosed list prices as of August 2026 and may not include all fees. Always confirm with each vendor.