DESelect Engage vs SMS-Magic | Business Messaging

DESelect Engage edges out SMS-Magic | Business Messaging on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: SMS-Magic | Business Messaging at paid, DESelect Engage at paid. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

SMS-Magic | Business Messaging has the larger user base (1,135 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. DESelect Engage's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to DESelect Engage; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SMS-Magic | Business Messaging's 1,135-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than DESelect Engage's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is SMS-Magic | Business Messaging or DESelect Engage cheaper?

Both SMS-Magic | Business Messaging and DESelect Engage offer paid plans only. SMS-Magic | Business Messaging starts at paid; DESelect Engage starts at paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, SMS-Magic | Business Messaging or DESelect Engage?

DESelect Engage has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to SMS-Magic | Business Messaging (4.8★ from 1,135 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose SMS-Magic | Business Messaging or DESelect Engage?

DESelect Engage holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, SMS-Magic | Business Messaging or DESelect Engage?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. SMS-Magic | Business Messaging has the deeper published review base (1,135 vs 3), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Salesforce AppExchange admins?

SMS-Magic | Business Messaging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,135 reviews). DESelect Engage typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between SMS-Magic | Business Messaging and DESelect Engage?

Migration support varies by app and category. SMS-Magic | Business Messaging and DESelect Engage both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from DESelect Engage" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.