Attentive vs Klaviyo SMS Pricing (2026)
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Attentive vs Klaviyo SMS

SMS Marketing pricing comparison · 2026

Attentive pricing ranges from $500–$5000/month, while Klaviyo SMS ranges from $0–$35/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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Attentive
SMS Marketing pricing intelligence
verified 7w ago
$845 $38K
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Klaviyo SMS
SMS Marketing pricing intelligence
verified 19d ago
$845 $38K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Klaviyo saves $37K vs Attentive · 25 seats
Cheapest $845
Spread 98%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Custom rates
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$38K/yr
Vendr · n=4 · limited data
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$845/yr
Vendr · n=42
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 11 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Quarterly Minimum Spend
    $2,000 to $3,000
    1 source
  • Platform Fees
    $300 per month, potentially reaching $500-$1,000 per month
    1 source
  • Setup and Migration Fees
    $2,000 to $5,000, potentially $5,000-$25,000+
    1 source
  • Per-Message Costs
    $0.01 to $0.03 per message (SMS), $0.02 to $0.05 (MMS)
    1 source
  • Carrier Fees and 10DLC
    $0.002 to $0.005 per message, as much as 50%
    1 source
5 documented
  • Agency Implementation
    under $2,500 to over $10,000
    1 source
  • MMS and Longer Messages
    3 credits or more
    1 source
  • International Sending
    25,000 SMS credits (for 5,000 messages to UK)
    1 source
  • Unused Credits
    1 source
  • Add-on Products
    $500/month for 100,000 profiles
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (20)
G2
4.5out of 5 (1,383)
Best for
E-commerce brands starting with SMS marketing
Watch out
Pricing and Hidden Fees
TrustRadius
9out of 5 (114)
Trustpilot
1.8out of 5 (360)
Best for
Testing SMS marketing
Watch out
Expensive Pricing
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
SMS Marketing

Attentive

$500–$5000
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
SMS Marketing

Klaviyo SMS

$0–$35
/month
2 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Attentive uses pricing while Klaviyo SMS uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Attentive

$500–$5000 / month
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vs

Klaviyo SMS

$0–$35 / month
See full Klaviyo SMS pricing →

Attentive and Klaviyo SMS both operate in the sms marketing category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Attentive Klaviyo SMS
Text Custom Free /month
Text + Email Custom $35 /month
Complete Custom —

Market Intelligence

Attentive

Median annual cost
$37,700
Based on
4 deals

Klaviyo SMS

Median annual cost
$845
Based on
42 deals

What Users Say

Attentive

G2
4.5out of 5 (1,383)
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (20)
Top complaints
  • Pricing and Hidden Fees
  • Contract Rigidity and Cancellation Difficulties
  • Email Builder Limitations and Missing Features

Klaviyo SMS

Trustpilot
1.8out of 5 (360)
TrustRadius
9out of 10 (114)
Top complaints
  • Expensive Pricing
  • Steep Learning Curve/Complexity
  • Customer Support Issues

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Attentive 8 hidden costs

high
Quarterly Minimum Spend $2,000 to $3,000
medium
Platform Fees $300 per month, potentially reaching $500-$1,000 per month
high
Setup and Migration Fees $2,000 to $5,000, potentially $5,000-$25,000+
medium
Per-Message Costs $0.01 to $0.03 per message (SMS), $0.02 to $0.05 (MMS)
medium
Carrier Fees and 10DLC $0.002 to $0.005 per message, as much as 50%
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Klaviyo SMS 5 hidden costs

high
Agency Implementation under $2,500 to over $10,000
medium
MMS and Longer Messages 3 credits or more
high
International Sending 25,000 SMS credits (for 5,000 messages to UK)
medium
Unused Credits
medium
Add-on Products $500/month for 100,000 profiles
See all Klaviyo SMS hidden costs →

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