iBlueText
6.8#7 in church text messaging softwareFrom $1.58 a monthFree planWebAPImacOS
VisitiBlueText vs Shepherding Connections
Shepherding Connections
7.2#3 in church text messaging softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | iBlueText | Shepherding Connections |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | The hosted service sends genuine iMessage from dedicated, warmed Apple IDs and automatically falls back to SMS for non-iPhones. | It supports SMS announcements, two-way texting, automated visitor welcome sequences, call forwarding, and keyword auto-responses. |
| Support | The self-hosted Growth and Scale plans include priority support, while the Unlimited plan includes white-glove onboarding. | The documentation says support messages receive a reply within one business day. |
iBlueText plans
- Free account allowanceFree
- SMS verification$0.01, paid once
- iMessage Lookup$0.01, paid once
- Self-hosted Tester$19 a year
- AI Replies (inbound add-on)$49 a month
- iMessage Line$99 a month
Shepherding Connections plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Small Church$29 a month
- Medium Church$49 a month
- Large Church$99 a month
- Unlimited$199 a month
Pick iBlueText if…
iBlueText may suit businesses seeking iMessage and SMS outreach, phone lookups, or SMS verification. Its API, CRM connections, and self-hosted options may appeal to teams that can manage technical integrations and the listed Mac and phone requirements.
Pick Shepherding Connections if…
It suits pastors, elders, and deacons who need to coordinate visitor follow-up by text. Churches should note the geographic limit and that SMS requires a paid plan.