DualBlaster officially launches May 1, 2026
BulkSMS charges ~$0.0335 per SMS (U.S.). With DualBlaster's BYOK model, you pay Twilio directly at ~$0.0079/SMS — up to 4–5x less on per-message costs.
BulkSMS has no platform fee, but their per-SMS rate is higher than Twilio's wholesale pricing.
BulkSMS.com (U.S.)
~$0.0335
per SMS
10,000 texts ≈ $335
Your Twilio Account (U.S.)
~$0.0079
per SMS (paid to Twilio)
10,000 texts ≈ $79 + $99 DualBlaster
Potential savings: ~$157/month on 10,000 U.S. texts(based on standard pricing — actual costs may vary)
Pay-Per-SMS Platform
Per-Message Pricing
~$0.0335/SMS, varies by destination
SMS Focused
Core product is SMS messaging
Global Coverage
200+ countries, 800+ carriers
Established Platform
Straightforward, no-frills web interface
Pricing
Pay-per-message only
No platform fee, but higher per-SMS cost
BYOK SMS & Email Platform
Wholesale Twilio Rates
$0.0079/SMS segment via your account
SMS + Email + MMS
Full omnichannel marketing in one platform
Modern Interface
AI composer, visual editor, real-time analytics
Bring Your Own Account
Connect your own Twilio account and phone numbers
Pricing
$99/month + Twilio costs
Unlimited users, unlimited sends
The more you send, the more you save. DualBlaster breaks even at ~3,800 SMS/month.
| Monthly Volume | BulkSMS | DualBlaster | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
1,000 SMS/mo | $33.50 $0.0335/SMS | $107 $99 + $8 Twilio | BulkSMS cheaper at low volume |
5,000 SMS/mo | $167.50 $0.0335/SMS | $139 $99 + $40 Twilio | Save $29 (17%) |
10,000 SMS/mo | $335 $0.0335/SMS | $178 $99 + $79 Twilio | Save $157 (47%) |
25,000 SMS/mo | $837.50 $0.0335/SMS | $297 $99 + $198 Twilio | Save $541 (65%) |
50,000 SMS/mo | $1,675 $0.0335/SMS | $494 $99 + $395 Twilio | Save $1181 (71%) |
100,000 SMS/mo | $3,350 $0.0335/SMS | $889 $99 + $790 Twilio | Save $2461 (73%) |
* Pricing as of January 2026. Twilio U.S. SMS rate ~$0.0079/segment. BulkSMS U.S. rate ~$0.0335 based on their pricing calculator. Actual costs vary by destination, number type, carrier fees, and volume discounts. Verify current pricing on each provider's website.
| Feature | BulkSMS | DualBlaster |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| MMS (Images/Video) | ✗ Not in standard plans | ✓ Via Twilio |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ Included |
| Two-Way Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Message Composer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Campaigns | ✓ | ✓ |
| Birthday Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Keyword Auto-Replies | ~ Basic | ✓ |
| Polls & Voting | ✓ SMS Voting | ✓ |
| Campaign Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern UI/UX | ~ Traditional | ✓ |
| Global Coverage | ✓ 200+ countries | ✓ Via Twilio |
| Team Members | ✓ | ✓ Unlimited |
| Bring Your Own Account | ✗ Their platform | ✓ Your own Twilio |
* Features and capabilities may change over time. We recommend verifying current features on each platform's official website before making a decision.
Twilio's ~$0.0079/SMS vs BulkSMS's ~$0.0335/SMS can mean significant savings at higher volumes (U.S. pricing, rates may vary).
DualBlaster includes email marketing and MMS support through your own SendGrid and Twilio accounts.
DualBlaster offers AI-powered message composition, visual editors, and a modern user experience.
Bring your own Twilio account — you keep ownership of your phone numbers and billing relationship with Twilio.
We'll be honest — BulkSMS works for certain use cases:
Yes, once you pass ~3,800 SMS/month. BulkSMS charges $0.0335/SMS with no platform fee. With DualBlaster, you pay $99/month to us, and you pay Twilio directly at their wholesale rate of $0.0079/SMS. At 10,000 texts, you save $157/month (47%). At 100,000 texts, you save $2,461/month (74%). At 1,000,000 texts, you save $25,501/month (76%).
BulkSMS's core offering focuses on SMS messaging and does not include MMS in their standard plans. DualBlaster supports MMS through Twilio, so you can send images, GIFs, or videos at Twilio's MMS rates.
Yes! Export your contacts from BulkSMS and import them into DualBlaster as CSV. You'll need to set up a Twilio account and get a new phone number, but your contact lists transfer in minutes.
Both platforms support international messaging. BulkSMS covers 200+ countries. Twilio (used by DualBlaster) also has global coverage. International rates vary by destination for both — check Twilio's pricing page for specific countries.
The $99/month fee covers the platform: AI message composer, email marketing, automations, analytics, compliance tools, unlimited users, and unlimited sends. BulkSMS has no fee but charges 5x more per message — so you pay for the platform through higher SMS costs instead.
Think of it this way: you could build your own platform to enjoy Twilio's wholesale rates directly, but it would cost you months of development time and $50,000–$100,000+ to build a decent system. Why bother when we've already built a state-of-the-art platform that does everything you need for both SMS and email — ready to use today for $99/month?
Use your own Twilio account at ~$0.0079/text (U.S.) instead of ~$0.0335/text. Get SMS + Email + MMS in one platform, starting at $99/month.
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