How to evaluate a political texting platform.
We defined the category. Here's how to test it.
All information sourced from competitors' public websites and verified documentation.
Questions to Ask Your Current Vendor
Before signing with any platform, ask these questions. The answers will tell you everything you need to know.
"Can you show me carrier-level delivery receipts for my last campaign?"
The defining platform answer: Per-carrier DLRs on every single message. Not gateway confirmations. Actual device delivery.
"Are my opt-outs isolated per organization, or shared across all your clients?"
The defining platform answer: Fully isolated opt-out pools. Your contacts are never affected by another client's campaign.
"Does my per-message cost change at 5 million messages vs 50,000?"
The defining platform answer: Published volume pricing. No account-specific variance. No hidden surcharges at scale.
"What fees exist beyond the per-message rate? Monthly, setup, 10DLC, Campaign Verify?"
The defining platform answer: Zero monthly fees. Zero setup fees. 10DLC registration covered. You pay for messages, not platform access.
"What is your 10DLC registration turnaround, and can you show me recent timelines?"
The defining platform answer: 1-2 day standard turnaround, often same day. We handle the entire registration process.
"Have you ever had downtime during an Election Day send window?"
The defining platform answer: Zero Election Day downtime. Ever. Direct-to-carrier infrastructure with no shared bottlenecks.
"If I call at 2 AM on Election Night, who picks up?"
The defining platform answer: A person who knows your campaign, your timeline, and your goals. Not a chatbot. Not a ticket system.
"Do your delivery reports include failures and carrier rejections, or only successes?"
The defining platform answer: Full transparency. Every delivery, every rejection, every failure. No inflated dashboards.
Quick Comparison Table
Platform | SMS Price | Monthly Fee | Delivery Rate | Setup Time | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Comms (Us) | $0.015 | $0 | 97-99% | Same day-48hr | Get Started → |
| Scale to Win | $0.015 | $0 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| Switchboard | $0.015 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| CallHub | $0.019 | $0 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| Peerly | As low as $0.0195 | $0 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| TextingForLess | $0.02 | Unknown | ~96% | 3-5 days | |
| RoboCent | $0.03 | $97-$2,900 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| RumbleUp | $0.03 | $19-39 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| Hustle | $0.04 | $19+ | 94.2% | 3-5 days | |
| GetThru / ThruText | $0.06 | Unknown | 96.8% | 3-5 days | |
| Mercury P2P | $0.06 | $0 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| Wondercave | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Claims "nearly 100%" | Not disclosed | |
| VoterTrove | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | |
| Mudshare | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
All pricing verified from competitor public websites
How Cost Integrity Compares to Industry Pricing
Most platforms charge $0.019 to $0.06 per SMS. We charge $0.015 with zero monthly fees. Here's what that means at scale.
Peerly
23% MORESave $4,500 per million messages.Better cash flow.
TextingForLess
25% MORESave $5,000 per million messages.Start immediately.
CallHub
21% MORESave $4,000 per million messages.Specialized expertise.
Hustle
62.5% MORESave $25,000 per million messages plus avoid setup and monthly fees.
Mercury P2P
75% MORESave $45,000 per million messages.Same quality, fraction of the cost.
GetThru / ThruText
75% MORESave $45,000 per million messages.No sales calls needed.
RumbleUp
50% MORESave $15,000 per million messages plus no monthly/setup fees.
RoboCent
$97-$2,900/MO FEESSave $19,164+ per year at 100k messages/month.Zero monthly fees.
Monthly Fees: The Hidden Campaign Budget Killer
Some platforms charge massive monthly subscription fees before you even send a single message. We believe you should pay for texts, not platform access.
Typical Competitor Monthly Fees
Plus common additional fees: Campaign Verify passthrough ($95-150), minimum orders ($30-75), graphic design ($25-750), voice talent ($150-300)...
Political Comms: Zero Monthly Fees
No hidden fees. No surcharges. No minimums. Every dollar goes toward reaching voters, not platform subscriptions.
Annual Cost Comparison: 100,000 Messages/Month
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Message Cost | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Comms | $0 | $1,500/mo | $18,000 |
| Entry Tier Competitor | ~$100 | $3,000/mo | ~$37,200 |
| Mid-Tier Competitor | ~$800 | $2,500/mo | ~$39,600 |
| Premium Competitor | ~$2,900 | $2,250/mo | ~$61,800 |
Save $19,000 - $44,000 per year compared to platforms with monthly fees at 100k messages/month
Delivery: 97-99% vs Industry 94-97%
Higher delivery rates mean more voters actually see your messages. We deliver 2-5% more messages than competitors.
What this means: On a 100,000 message campaign, we deliver 97,000-99,000 messages. Hustle delivers 94,200. That's 2,800-4,800 more voters reached with Political Comms.
Speed: Launch Same Day to 48 Hours vs 9-18 Days
In campaigns, speed matters. We get you texting up to 17 days before competitors.
Industry Standard
Political Comms
Transparency: Public Pricing vs Sales Calls
Most platforms hide pricing behind sales teams. We publish everything publicly.
Most Platforms
- Contact sales for pricing
- Schedule discovery call
- Custom quotes only
- Wait days for response
- Negotiate contracts
- Hidden volume tiers
- Unclear fee structures
Political Comms
- Pricing on website: $0.015/SMS
- No sales calls required
- Instant online quotes
- Sign up immediately
- No contract negotiations
- Flat pricing, no tiers
- Complete fee transparency
Why Campaigns Choose Political Comms
Lowest Pricing in the Industry
At $0.015 per SMS, we're 20-75% cheaper than every major competitor. No hidden fees, no monthly minimums, no surprises.
Save $4,000-$45,000 per million messages
Industry-Leading Delivery
97-99% delivery rate through direct carrier relationships. More messages delivered means more voters reached.
Reach 2,800-4,800 more voters per 100k messages
Fast Setup & 10DLC
1-2 day standard turnaround (often same day) vs industry average 7-14 days. Speed matters in campaigns.
Launch campaigns up to 13 days faster
Complete Transparency
Public pricing, instant quotes, no sales calls required. Know exactly what you're paying before you sign up.
Make decisions fast without vendor games
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Price Match Guarantee
We beat any written quote and give you 10% credit on top. Guaranteed lowest pricing in the industry.
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$0.015 per SMS • Same day to 48 hour setup • No contracts • Beat any quote guarantee