Impactive
8.1#2 in peer-to-peer texting softwareFrom $10,008 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitImpactive vs TextNow
What both publish
| Fact | Impactive | TextNow |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The About page says Impactive was founded in 2017 and is now part of ActBlue. | TextNow’s culture manual says the company began in Waterloo in 2009. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Impactive by ActBlue as having 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists TextNow's company size as 51–200 employees. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings | 4.8 out of 5 from 924K ratings |
| Support | Support options include onboarding materials, helpdesk ticketing, training sessions, office hours and a dedicated client strategy advisor on Professional plans. | TextNow offers support bot and live chat every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time. |
Impactive plans
- StandardFree
- Peer-to-Peer & Broadcast Texting$1.55, paid once
- Phone Banking$4, paid once
- Voter Registration & Custom Forms$10,008 a month
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
TextNow plans
- Free PlanFree
- Unlimited Data Day Pass$2.99, paid once
- Unlimited Data Monthly Pass$35.99 a month
- Unlimited Plan$35.99 a month
Pick Impactive if…
Impactive is aimed at advocacy groups, nonprofits, unions, and electoral campaigns coordinating outreach. Its Enterprise data options may suit organizations with custom data access needs.
Pick TextNow if…
TextNow suits people who need a phone number and unlimited calling and texting across North America on phones, computers, or a browser. It also fits users wanting optional wireless coverage, selected-app data, or paid extras such as call forwarding and voicemail transcription.