Comparison
Hermes vs EZTexting: The Price on the Box vs. What You Actually Pay
EZTexting starts at $25/month and Hermes costs $250/month. On the surface, that's not close. But the real comparison is what you get for that money. We include everything. They charge for the extras. And nobody at EZTexting sits down to write your messages with you.
At a Glance
A quick look at how the two platforms compare on the basics.
The Full Breakdown
Getting your first text sent
EZTexting
EZTexting lets you sign up quickly and start blasting messages right away. The interface is straightforward for basic sends. But the dashboard feels like it was built ten years ago, and nobody sits with you to plan what those first messages should actually say. You're figuring out the strategy alone.
Hermes
We start with a strategy call to understand your business and your customers. Then we write your first 3 messages with you. Not templates. Real messages designed for your audience. You send your first text knowing it was built with thought behind it.
Writing your messages
EZTexting
EZTexting is built for mass blasts. Type your message, pick your list, hit send. There are some templates, but they're basic. If you want something that sounds like your business and actually gets responses, you're writing it from scratch. Alone.
Hermes
We write your first 3 messages with you. We learn your voice, your customers, and what gets them to act. Those messages become your starting playbook. After that, you've got a feel for what works and can keep going on your own.
Handling compliance
EZTexting
EZTexting provides some compliance resources, but the guidance can be thin. You're responsible for figuring out the carrier paperwork, making sure your opt-ins are clean, and keeping your numbers in good standing. For someone new to SMS, it's a lot of Googling.
Hermes
We walk you through the carrier paperwork from start to finish. We make sure your numbers are registered, your opt-in paths are solid, and your texts actually reach your customers' phones. No guesswork, no Googling, no waiting to find out you did it wrong.
Ongoing support
EZTexting
EZTexting offers phone and email support, which is good for a platform at their price point. But it's standard break-fix support. Nobody's reaching out to see if your messages are performing or if you're getting the results you expected. You ask a question, they answer it.
Hermes
Our early customers get priority support and a team that knows their business by name. We're actively building Hermes with feedback from the businesses using it. That means you're not just getting support. You're shaping the product.
Pricing transparency
EZTexting
EZTexting starts at $25/month, which looks great on the surface. But credits expire if you don't use them. A dedicated number costs extra. Extra keywords cost extra. MMS costs 3x more than SMS. By the time you're sending 3,000 messages with the features you actually need, you're at roughly $100/month plus add-ons. The low sticker price doesn't tell the full story.
Hermes
$250/month. Everything included. 3,000 messages, your own dedicated number, scheduled messaging, custom keywords, sign-up forms, QR codes, and carrier compliance support. No expiring credits, no surprise fees, no mental math. Founding Members lock in $200/month forever.
Our Honest Take
Choose EZTexting if...
- Budget is your top priority and you're okay managing credits, add-ons, and expired messages to keep costs down.
- You only need one-way mass texting for simple announcements to a large group.
- You've been on EZTexting for a while and your systems are built around their platform. Migration has a cost.
Choose Hermes if...
- You're tired of add-on fees and want one flat price that covers your dedicated number, keywords, compliance, and 3,000 messages.
- You want your first 3 messages written with you. Strategy call, real messages in your voice, ready to send.
- You want real two-way texting where customers can reply and you can have actual conversations.
EZTexting's credits expire every month. That means you're paying for messages you might not send. With Hermes, you get 3,000 messages for $250/month flat. No expiration, no waste, no math.
See the Difference for Yourself
Start with Hermes today. Flat-rate pricing, done-with-you setup, and your first 3 messages written together.
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