Is Remindlo a direct TextMagic alternative?

Remindlo and TextMagic both send SMS from the UK, but they are built for different jobs. TextMagic focuses on bulk SMS, marketing, and two-way business messaging. Remindlo focuses on appointment reminders, recurring service reminders, and customer reactivation for service businesses.

Can I import my TextMagic contacts?

Yes. Export your contacts from TextMagic as a CSV, then use Remindlo's bulk importer. Phone numbers should be in E.164 format (for example +447912345678).

Does Remindlo have a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 10 SMS per month with no credit card required, so you can run a small reminder test before deciding to upgrade.

How does Remindlo pricing compare to TextMagic?

Remindlo paid plans bundle SMS into the monthly price (75 or 250 SMS per month on Starter and Standard), with overage at £0.18 per SMS. TextMagic mainly uses pay-as-you-go. For predictable monthly reminder volumes, bundled SMS is usually easier to forecast.

Does Remindlo have an SMS API?

Yes. Remindlo offers a REST API at api.remindlo.co.uk for managing contacts and campaigns, plus an MCP server at mcp.remindlo.co.uk so you can manage Remindlo from Claude AI.

Can I send bulk SMS broadcasts with Remindlo?

Remindlo supports one-off campaigns to a contact segment, but it is built for reminder workflows rather than bulk marketing. If broadcasts are your primary use case, TextMagic may suit you better.

TextMagic alternative

TextMagic alternative forappointment reminders, not bulk SMS

TextMagic is great for SMS broadcasts and marketing campaigns. Remindlo is built for the bookings, recurring services, and no-shows that drive service businesses.

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10 SMS

Free every month

UK-first

Built for GDPR & GBP

2 min

From signup to first reminder

Remindlo as a TextMagic alternative for UK appointment reminders and recurring service SMS

Why service businesses pick Remindlo over TextMagic

TextMagic was designed for one-off SMS campaigns and bulk messaging. Remindlo is purpose-built for the reminders, follow-ups, and recurring services that keep UK service businesses busy.

Built for bookings, not broadcasts

Remindlo turns calendar events and customer records into scheduled reminders. You do not have to design the workflow yourself.

Calendar sync out of the box

Connect Google Calendar and Remindlo schedules SMS reminders from your appointments automatically. No CSVs to re-upload.

SMS included in every paid plan

Pay-as-you-go is fine for marketing blasts. For predictable monthly reminders, included SMS in Starter and Standard plans is easier to budget.

Remindlo vs TextMagic at a glance

Both are UK-based SMS platforms. The difference is the workflow they were built for.

Feature

Remindlo

TextMagic

Free plan with included SMS
Remindlo10 SMS per month, no card required
TextMagicFree trial only
Google Calendar sync
RemindloBuilt-in: events become reminders automatically
TextMagicNot a native feature
Recurring service reminders (MOT, boiler, vaccinations)
RemindloAuto-advancing next-due dates
TextMagicManual scheduling
Industry-specific SMS templates
RemindloDentist, vet, MOT, beauty, gym, HVAC and more
TextMagicGeneric templates
Free MOT due checker
RemindloYes, connected to DVLA data
TextMagicNot available
No-show ROI calculator
RemindloYes, free tool
TextMagicNot available
Bulk SMS marketing campaigns
RemindloNot the primary focus
TextMagicCore product strength
REST API for contacts and campaigns
RemindloYes, at api.remindlo.co.uk
TextMagicYes, mature SMS API
MCP server for Claude AI
RemindloYes, manage contacts via Claude
TextMagicNot available
Pricing model
RemindloMonthly plans with included SMS (overage £0.18/SMS)
TextMagicPay-as-you-go SMS with optional plans
UK base, GBP pricing, ICO/GDPR-ready copy
RemindloYes
TextMagicYes

Comparison last reviewed 2026-05-17. TextMagic pricing and features change over time, so check TextMagic for the latest details.

What Remindlo does that a bulk SMS tool will not

Three things make Remindlo work for service businesses without scripting your own reminder logic.

Customers are tracked, not just numbers

Contacts store next-due dates, consent, last service, tags, and custom fields. Recurring services auto-advance after each visit.

Campaigns run on a schedule, not on send-now

Pick when reminders go out (7 days before, day-of, after the visit) and Remindlo handles quiet hours and time zones for you.

Replies update the customer record

Two-way SMS, STOP/START keywords, and inbound webhooks keep your contact list and consent state in sync.

Recurring appointment reminder

Hi Sarah, your 6-month dental check at Bright Dental is on Thu 12 Mar at 10:30.

Reply 1 to confirm or call 0113 555 0198 to rebook.

Bright Dental

Scheduled by Remindlo

UK industries where Remindlo replaces a bulk SMS tool

Recurring service businesses get more value from a reminder-first platform than from a broadcast-first one.

MOT testing stations

Annual MOT reminders, DVLA-aware messaging, registration-based lookups.

Dental practices

6-monthly check-up recalls, hygiene visit reminders, and review requests.

Veterinary clinics

Vaccination, flea, and worming reminders that recur on the right cycle.

Garages and tyre shops

Service due, MOT due, and seasonal tyre change reminders.

Migration

Switching from TextMagic takes about an hour

Most of the work is exporting your contacts. The reminder workflow is rebuilt in minutes inside Remindlo.

1
Export your contacts from TextMagic
Use TextMagic's contact list export to download a CSV. Make sure phone numbers are in international format (+44...).
2
Import them into Remindlo
Drop the CSV into Remindlo's bulk importer. Map columns to first name, phone, next-due date, and any tags you use for segmentation.
3
Create your first campaign
Pick a reminder template, choose the timing, and turn the campaign on. Your next reminder goes out without anyone hitting send.

Works with your calendar

Connect Remindlo to Google Calendar and turn scheduled appointments into automatic SMS reminders. No CSV uploads, no scripting.

Works with Google Calendar

Already use Google Calendar for bookings? Connect it to Remindlo and every appointment with a phone number triggers an SMS reminder automatically. No extra steps.

See how Google Calendar integration works →

Or any other calendar

Don't use Google? Connect Outlook, Microsoft 365, Apple iCloud, Fastmail, Yahoo, Proton, or any webmail/hosting calendar by pasting its public ICS URL.

Calendar SMS reminders setup guide →

Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo Calendar, and other calendars connected to automatic SMS reminders

Pricing built for steady reminder volume

Free plan to test on real customers. Paid plans include SMS so you can forecast cost without watching a pay-as-you-go meter.

Perfect to Start

Free Plan

£0

forever

10 SMS/month
Test the system
Email support
No credit card required

Starter Plan

£19

per month

75 SMS/month
Unlimited emails
Contact import
Email support

Bigger Volume

Standard Plan

£49