Compare Fastr: SMS & Email Marketing vs GOtext

Name: GOtext - SMS Marketing
Brand: Shopify

Fastr: SMS & Email Marketing

Send abandoned cart recovery SMS, Emails & Push notifications

GOtext - SMS Marketing

Lowest price per SMS - Free trial – Free credit

Fastr: SMS & Email Marketing

Send abandoned cart recovery SMS, Emails & Push notifications

GOtext - SMS Marketing

Lowest price per SMS - Free trial – Free credit

Rating

60 Reviews

6.9

677 Reviews

7.7

Pricing

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Features

Simple setup
Multi-channel reminders
Automated sms reminders
Email marketing
Web push notifications
Abandonment protection
Browse abandonment push
Re-engagement tools
Sms bump nudges
Checkout boost
Template-based flows

Revenue tracking
Personalized offers
Discount codes
Abandoned cart reminders
Subscriber growth
Order updates
Roi tracking
Sms automations

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Pros

Easy setup and intuitive interface, making it accessible even for non-technical users
Comprehensive multi-channel cart recovery strategy including SMS, email, and push notifications
Highly effective in recovering lost sales, with significant boosts in open and response rates for SMS
Exceptional customer support praised for being prompt, helpful, and personalized (specifically mentioning team members like Patrick and David)
Offers automated SMS cart reminders, reducing manual work and increasing efficiency
Simple to configure and start using with helpful templates and flows
Proactive support, ensuring smooth operation and tackling issues before they arise

Lowest price per SMS
Free trial available
Includes free credit for initial use
Easy to use interface for SMS marketing
Allows sending of personalized promotional offers, order updates, and abandoned cart reminders
Features SMS automations to retarget would-be shoppers and win them back
Ability to reward new customers with discount codes and retain existing ones
SMS sent at cost price
Ability to track revenue generated from SMS and measure ROI within the app
Capability to send personalized messages using historical Shopify data
Tools for growing SMS subscriber lists that are TCPA compliant

Cons

Some users reported unauthorized charges and hidden fees, leading to accusations of being scammed
Issues with billing transparency and unexpected fees, which have been blamed on Shopify API problems
Negative reviews highlight non-responsive or inconsistent customer support in resolving billing disputes
Trust issues due to the discrepancies between the app's advertised features and actual billing practices

Limited to Shopify users
Effectiveness in different market niches is uncertain
Potential for SMS messages to be perceived as spam by customers
Dependence on customer consent to receive SMS marketing (compliance with TCPA)

Launched

Aug 12, 2020

Jan 13, 2018

Developer

Built by Rapi Apps

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Average Rating:

4.7

Reviews:

942

Built by Shopify

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1521

Average Rating:

2.8

Reviews:

47,012

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Compare Fastr: SMS & Email Marketing vs GOtext - SMS Marketing

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GOtext - SMS Marketing

Fastr: SMS & Email Marketing