OpenPhone vs SlickText
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
OpenPhone ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #5) for Businesses sending SMS for support, marketing, and appointment reminders. The best unified VoIP phone and team texting solution.
At a glance
| OpenPhone | SlickText | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms | #5 / The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Best for integrated phone & text | Best for creative marketing |
| Pricing | $$ ($15 to $50/user/mo) | $$ ($29 to $1250/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Jamestown, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2012 |
OpenPhone
The best unified VoIP phone and team texting solution.
www.openphone.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms
SlickText
A marketing-first platform with strong engagement features.
www.slicktext.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms
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