Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce | TeamUp | |
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It's a no-brainer! With text message open rates at a soaring 98% (compared to the 25% average for emails), Blackthorn is redefining communication with direct SMS messaging from Salesforce. Boost your engagement and keep your data all in one place.
| Metric | Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce | TeamUp: Fan Engagement |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 60 | 1 |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Pricing | paid | paid |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 3 | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 3 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2012 | Oct 2022 |
Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce and TeamUp: Fan Engagement are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce at paid, TeamUp: Fan Engagement 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most admins the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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.
Read each app's audit: Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce audit • TeamUp: Fan Engagement audit
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| Keyword | Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce | TeamUp |
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| blackthorn | #3 | Not ranked |
| text messaging | #4 | Not ranked |
| social media management | Not ranked | #7 |
| text | #8 | Not ranked |
| social media | Not ranked | #8 |
Both Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce and TeamUp: Fan Engagement offer paid plans only. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce starts at paid; TeamUp: Fan Engagement starts at paid. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce (4.9★, 60 reviews) and TeamUp: Fan Engagement (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
TeamUp: Fan Engagement holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Salesforce AppExchange. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce has the deeper published review base (60 vs 1), 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.
Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (60 reviews). TeamUp: Fan Engagement typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Blackthorn Messaging | SMS Text Messages for Salesforce and TeamUp: Fan Engagement 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 TeamUp: Fan Engagement" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
