MightyText
MightyText lets users send and receive SMS and MMS on a computer or tablet through their current Android phone number, with messages synchronized to the phon…
What MightyText is
MightyText lets users send and receive SMS and MMS on a computer or tablet through their current Android phone number, with messages synchronized to the phone’s SMS inbox. It can display phone-app notifications on a computer, where users can dismiss them, and sync phone photos and videos for sharing. Users can schedule messages, and the GText Chrome extension supports sending and receiving SMS from Gmail on a computer. Other listed functions include call notifications, battery alerts, sending webpages and files to a phone, templates, and SMS email sync and backup. MightyText is available on Android, web, browser extension, Linux, macOS, and Windows. The Free plan costs nothing and caps use at 15 messages/month. MightyText Pro costs $7.49 a month, billed $7.49/month or $89.99 per year. Pro removes the sending limit, permits bulk SMS to 25 people at a time, and includes 100 GB for photos and videos, along with drafts, labels, contact lists, message restoration to a new phone, and storage without time limits. Messages pass through the user's phone and carrier, which may charge messaging fees.
Good
- Uses the user's current Android phone number
- Syncs messages with the phone's SMS inbox
- Supports scheduled messages
- Pro includes bulk SMS to 25 people at a time
- Available on web, Android, and desktop platforms
Watch out
- Free plan caps use at 15 messages/month
- SMS and MMS pass through the phone and carrier
- Carrier messaging fees may apply
- The service advises against relying on it for critical texts
Who it suits
MightyText suits people who frequently use SMS and want to handle messages across a computer or tablet while keeping their Android number. It may also suit users who want phone notifications or media synced to a computer.
Verdict
MightyText extends Android SMS and MMS access to computers and tablets, with scheduling and notification features. Consider the free message cap, Pro subscription, and carrier routing before relying on it for regular messaging.
Plans and prices
From MightyText's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 15 messages sent through MightyText per month |
| MightyText Pro | $7.49 a month | No sending limit · send bulk SMS to 25 people at a time · 100 GB photos/videos · $7.49/month; ($89.99 per year) |
| MightyText Pro monthly | $7.49 a month | Unlimited messages · ad-free · scheduling · templates · bulk SMS to 25 people · 100 GB photo/video storage · $7.49/month |
| MightyText Pro annual | $89.99 a year | Unlimited messages · ad-free · scheduling · templates · bulk SMS to 25 people · 100 GB photo/video storage · $89.99 per year |
The facts
Each one read from MightyText's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android permissions
- Depending on Android version and enabled features, the app requests notification, alarms, SMS, contacts, phone, call-log and storage permissions.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The installation guide lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Internet Explorer access, with a Chrome extension required for Chrome.checked 15 Oct 2026
What it does
- Battery alerts
- The web or tablet app can show the remaining battery level of the Android phone.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Bulk messaging
- Pro users can send one message to as many as 25 people at once.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Call notifications
- Users can receive computer or tablet alerts when their Android phone receives a call.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Chrome adoption
- The Chrome Web Store listing reports 200,000 users for the extension.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Content transfer
- Users can push web pages, files, maps and photos from a computer to the phone.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Core use
- MightyText sends and receives SMS and MMS from a computer or tablet using the user's current Android phone number, with messages synced to the phone's SMS inbox.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- Users can request account or content deletion through support, with typical responses stated as 24–48 business hours and completion allowed up to seven days.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says the service stores synchronized SMS/MMS content, photos, videos, contacts, battery level and optional app notifications.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop support
- Official downloads are provided for Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit and macOS.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Developer access rule
- The terms prohibit automated access outside currently available published interfaces unless MightyText grants separate permission.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Email and SMS sync
- Pro lets users receive and reply to SMS through email.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Gmail integration
- MightyText provides SMS sending and receiving inside Gmail on a computer.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The company describes its audience as people who frequently communicate via SMS and use many different devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Limit: Google Play reliability
- Google Play reviews report buggy notifications, duplicated media downloads, missing synchronized messages and inconsistent customer support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: reliability and support
- G2 reviews report synchronization failures, scheduled group MMS problems, message-counting errors and weak or automated support responses.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Trustpilot synchronization
- Trustpilot reviewers describe missed or delayed synchronization, disconnects, missing phone-sent messages and unreliable uploads.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Media sync
- It syncs photos and videos from a phone to a computer or tablet and supports one-click photo sharing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Message backup and restore
- Pro includes automatic message backup and the ability to restore saved messages to a phone.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists MightyText headquarters in Santa Clara, California.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal developer
- Google Play identifies OPENPHONE INC. as the developer and lists a Santa Clara, California address.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Limit: billing and cancellation
- Several Trustpilot reviewers allege difficulty cancelling subscriptions or obtaining refunds after renewal charges.checked 15 Oct 2026
The full review of MightyText
MightyText is a way to handle Android phone texts and notifications from a computer or tablet, without changing the number people message. It suits frequent SMS users who move between devices and want scheduling and phone-to-computer extras; the 15-message free cap makes it a limited trial for anyone who texts regularly.
Overview
MightyText sends and receives SMS and MMS through the user's current Android phone number, syncing messages with the phone's SMS inbox. That continuity is its main advantage: people can work from a computer or tablet while keeping the number and inbox they already use. The trade-off is dependence on the phone and carrier, which route the messages and may charge fees.
Beyond messaging, it can show and dismiss phone-app notifications on a computer, sync photos and videos to a computer or tablet, and share photos with one click. It also offers scheduled messages, call notifications, battery alerts, webpage and file sending to a phone, templates, and SMS email sync and backup. These extras make it more useful as a phone companion than as a standalone messaging system.
Key features
Messaging across devices
Computer and tablet access to the Android phone's SMS and MMS inbox is the core use. Scheduling helps when a message should go later, while Gmail sending and receiving is available on a computer through the GText Chrome extension. Because messages still pass through the phone and carrier, MightyText is a poor choice for critical communications that cannot tolerate service or carrier issues.
Pro tools and data handling
Pro adds drafts, labels, contact lists, message restoration to a new phone, and storage without time limits. Those are useful for people managing a continuing message archive; they matter less to someone who only needs occasional desktop access. Messages are synchronized and stored to provide the service. The privacy policy says security measures vary with data type and sensitivity, but does not guarantee protection from unauthorized access; it also says the service does not collect or store sensitive cardholder data such as card numbers.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | free | 15 messages/month cap |
| MightyText Pro | $7.49 a month; billed $7.49/month ($89.99 per year) | No sending limit, bulk SMS to 25 people at a time, 100 GB photos/videos, and Pro capabilities |
Free is suitable for light use or trying the service, but 15 messages a month is far too restrictive for regular texting. Pro removes the sending limit and adds room for media and message organization; it is the practical option for frequent users. Pro support responds within two hours or less during US business hours. Messages still travel through the user's carrier, which may charge messaging fees, so the subscription does not replace carrier costs.
Platforms
MightyText lists Android, a browser extension, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, as well as a mobile app. Its device-spanning appeal is strongest for Android owners who want a computer or tablet to act as another place to handle phone messages.
Who it's for
Choose MightyText if you frequently text from an Android phone but want to keep up with messages, notifications, and media from a computer or tablet. It is less suitable for people who need a generous free texting allowance, independence from a phone and carrier, or a service to rely on for critical texts.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Uses the existing Android number and syncs with the phone's SMS inbox, avoiding a separate messaging identity.
- Pro: Scheduling, computer notifications, and photo and video sync extend its usefulness beyond reading texts on a larger screen.
- Pro: Pro combines unlimited sending with bulk messages to 25 people at a time and 100 GB for photos and videos.
- Con: The free plan's 15-message monthly cap leaves little room for routine use.
- Con: Messages route through the phone and carrier, which can add fees and makes the service unsuitable for critical communications.
- Con: Messages are stored to provide the service, and the privacy policy does not guarantee against unauthorized access.
Alternatives
For another option in the category, browse Two-Way SMS Software.
- Chekkit is worth considering if a free plan with a CRM sales pipeline, booking, quotes, invoices, and payment and accounting integrations is a better fit than Android phone inbox syncing.
- Havari has a free plan with 20 monthly credits for email, Messenger, and Instagram, making it a different fit for users focused on those channels.
- Sociocs offers a free plan with two channels, one user, and 1,000 messages per month, which may suit users looking for a larger stated free messaging quota.
- Textmagic is a paid option with a free trial and destination-dependent, prepaid SMS rates; consider it if that pricing approach better suits your messaging needs.
- Podium Webchat offers a free plan and custom business quotes; consider it if a business-tailored quote is preferable.
- DialPhone Contact Center is a paid contact-center option with 20+ channels and tools such as a unified agent desktop and call and screen recording, rather than a phone-inbox companion.
- Textedly has a free plan and a Basic plan with 500 messages per month billed monthly or 600 billed annually; consider it if a monthly message allowance suits better than routing messages through an Android phone.
- SendHub has a free trial and a Lite plan with 500 SMS per month and a 50-recipient limit per SMS; consider it if those stated limits fit your needs.
Verdict
MightyText is a sensible pick for frequent Android texters who want their existing SMS inbox, notifications, and phone media within reach on a computer or tablet. Its strongest reason to choose it is that device continuity; its clearest reasons to look elsewhere are the tiny free allowance and the reliance on phone and carrier routing, with associated fees and reliability caveats.
Getting started
- Visit the MightyText website.
- Use an Android phone with the number you want to message from.
- Choose the Free plan or MightyText Pro.
- Access MightyText on the web or supported desktop platforms; use the GText Chrome extension for Gmail messaging.
- Sync the phone’s messages and, if wanted, photos and videos.
Limits worth knowing
The Free plan costs nothing and allows 15 messages/month. Pro costs $7.49 a month, billed at $7.49/month or $89.99 per year; it removes the sending limit and includes 100 GB for photos and videos.
Questions
Is MightyText free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and has a 15 messages/month cap.
How much is MightyText Pro?
It costs $7.49 a month, billed at $7.49/month or $89.99 per year.
Which phone does MightyText use for messaging?
It sends and receives SMS and MMS using the user’s current Android phone number, with messages synced to the phone’s SMS inbox.
What platforms are available?
MightyText lists Android, browser extension, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.
What does Pro add?
Pro removes the sending limit, allows bulk SMS to 25 people at a time, and includes 100 GB for photos and videos. It also adds drafts, labels, contact lists, message restoration to a new phone, and storage without time limits.
Can carrier messaging fees apply?
Yes. SMS and MMS are routed through the user’s phone and carrier, which may charge messaging fees.
