TextSpot vs Goldie

Project Broadcast

SlickText

Clearstream

Project Broadcast is a text marketing solution that helps businesses with chat, broadcast messaging, campaign management, landing pages, and API connectivity. The platform enables businesses to orchestrate and control marketing drip campaigns via SMS messaging.

SlickText is a text message marketing platform that enables businesses to communicate with their audiences through SMS and MMS campaigns. The software includes features such as mass texting capabilities, automated workflows with a drag-and-drop builder, audience segmentation tools, and one-on-one conversational messaging through an inbox system. It offers list growth tools including website popups, web forms, QR codes, and keyword-based opt-ins for subscriber acquisition.

Send mass texts and emails, have two-way conversations, follow up with workflows, and create text-to-join keywords, QR codes, and more.


TextSpot is an all-in-one SMS solution: 2-way chat, autoresponders, link tracking, bulk texting, integrations, automations, and more!

2-Way Messaging

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Alerts/Notifications

Automated Responses

Campaign Scheduling

Communication Management

Confirmations/Reminders

Contact Database

Contact Management

Customer Segmentation

Customizable Branding

Customizable Templates

Data Import/Export

Drip Campaigns

Email Reminders

Engagement Tracking

Interaction Tracking

Keyword Tracking

Landing Pages/Web Forms

Marketing Automation

Mass Texting

Message Personalization

Open Rate Tracking

Recurring Appointments

Reporting/Analytics

Reporting & Statistics

Rescheduling

Scheduled Messaging

Self Service Portal

SMS Messaging

SMS Reminders

Surveys & Feedback

Third-Party Integrations

Two-Way Communication

Website Integration

Proprietary

TextSpot

Web-based

1,200 credits per year

3,000 credits per year

500 credits per month

1,000 credits per month

2,000 credits per month

3,000 credits per month

Sr. IT Consultant

It doesn't see that you already have a subscription that just needs updating for the autopay, and I end up having two subscriptions and then having to get customer service to iron out the problem.

Business Operations Manger

Their support team diligently collaborates with us, and they efficiently address any concerns or problems that arise.

Administrative Assistant

Great customer service and quality texting service

Business Owner

They want to keep free money for doing nothing.

Customer Support

Pricing

Freelancers

Small Business

Mid-size Business

Large Enterprises

Calendly

Calendly is a scheduling automation platform that helps individuals, teams, and enterprises book meetings faster, eliminate back-and-forth emails, and connect their calendar, CRM, and video tools into one seamless scheduling workflow.

Google Calendar

Google Calendar is an online calendar solution that enables users to manage business and personal schedules. The platform offers calendar migration options, allowing users to integrate existing calendars, including those from Microsoft and IBM. Google provides comprehensive tools and resources to facilitate data migrations into the Google Workspace ecosystem.

Vagaro

Vagaro is all-in-one software for beauty, wellness, and fitness professionals. Manage appointments, accept payments, run marketing campaigns, and grow your business all from one easy-to-use platform designed to help you save time and boost revenue.

Goldie is the all-in-one app for spas and wellness pros. Simplify scheduling with online booking, SMS reminders, deposits, and payments—all in one.

Access Controls/Permissions

Address Book

AI Copilot

Appointment Management

Appointment Scheduling

Automated Scheduling

Availability Indicator

Availability Management

Before & After Pictures

Booking Management

Calendar Management

Calendar/Reminder System

Calendar Sync

Campaign Planning

Class Scheduling

Client Database

Client Management

Client Portal

Client Profiles

Collaboration Tools

Color Codes/Icons

Credit Card Management

Credit Card Processing

Customer Database

Customer History

Customer Surveys

Customizable Fields

Customizable Forms

Customizable Reports

Debit/Credit Card Processing

Discount Management

Drag & Drop

Driver Scheduling

Electronic Forms

Electronic Payments

Employee Management

Employee Scheduling

Event Calendar

Event Scheduling

Faculty/Staff Management

For Barbershops

For Medical Spas

For Salons and Spas

Generative AI

Gift Card Management

Group Scheduling

In-Person Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Marketing Management

Mobile Access

Mobile Alerts

Mobile Coupons

Mobile Grooming

Multi-Language

Multi-Location

Multiple User Accounts

Online Booking

Online Payments

Online Store

Payment Processing

Payment Reminders

Performance Metrics

Pet Birthday Tracking

Pet Grooming

Point of Sale (POS)

Practice Management

Promotions Management

QR Codes

Ratings/Reviews

Real-Time Data

Real-Time Notifications

Real-Time Reporting

Real-time Scheduling

Real-Time Updates

Referral Tracking

Reminders

Reputation Management

Resource Scheduling

Reviews Management

By industry, Goldie reviewers are most commonly professionals in health, wellness and fitness (23%). The most frequent use case for Goldie cited by reviewers is appointment scheduling (92% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Most users consider Goldie affordable and feature-rich, especially in the free plan, and most reviewers indicate introductory offers add value. However, some reviewers feel pricing jumps are steep and certain upgrades can be costly.

Value for money

The Goldie integration most frequently cited by reviewers is Google Calendar, a scheduling product rated 4.8 out of 5 for its integration with Goldie.

Integrations

Goldie is an appointment scheduling program with key features that include appointment management, mobile access, confirmations and reminders, client database, calendar synchronization, online booking, and more.

Goldie

Android

iPhone

iPad

Windows

Linux

Chromebook

Fresha

Booksy Biz

Acuity Scheduling

Square Appointments

GlossGenius

Phorest

Timely

MoeGo

Bookedin

Setmore

Jane

DaySmart Salon

Pro Plus

Unreliable automated messaging

Podiatrist and clinic owner

Mass message system doesn't work really well. When I'm sending over 100 messages out, I usually have to do many one at a time.

37% of reviewers feel negative about message sending. Some reviewers find that automated text features are inconsistent, with messages sometimes failing to send or requiring multiple attempts. They report frustration with the need to manually send messages, especially for mass communications, which undermines efficiency. Users say limitations on customizing automated messages and restrictions based on subscription level create additional hurdles. They indicate that issues with message delivery, delays, and lack of notification tones disrupt client communication and add extra administrative work.

Convenient calendar integrations

Owner

Easy of use, mass texting, scheduling, Google maps integrated, best one out for the money

100% of reviewers feel positive about the integrations. Reviewers appreciate seamless connections with Google Calendar, which allow their teams to stay updated on schedule changes and view appointments in real time. They say integration with maps and location features simplifies travel to appointments. Some users report that the ability to sync with contacts and other calendars streamlines their workflow. They indicate that these integrations are especially valuable for coordinating with multiple staff or managing complex scheduling needs, making daily operations smoother and more collaborative.

Streamlined scheduling and organization

Makeup Artist

I love this app because it really allows me to take a breather and have everything so perfectly organized when I want to get back to it.

Hair stylist 

97% of reviewers feel positive about the organization features. Reviewers appreciate how the software helps them keep track of daily activities and maintain order in their workflow. They say it reduces stress by consolidating schedules and client information in one place, making it easier to manage appointments and administrative tasks. Some users report that the organized interface is visually appealing and user-friendly, allowing them to quickly access what they need. They find that the tool significantly improves their ability to stay on top of their responsibilities and enhances overall business efficiency.

Beautician

I love Goldie, it has a lot of features that help you with having a great booking system, it has the option to have online booking, messages your clients to remind them of their appointments

I think it’s so affordable and worth the pennies for what you get I wish it was shared more, compared to other systems it gives you the professional look of your own website that you can uniquely customise, all of my clients have give amazing feedback even those older ladies who aren’t on socials and devices the same as the younger demographic!

Esthetician business owner

I wish I was able to send forms for my clients to complete through text message with their appointment confirmation instead of customizing a text or having to select collect deposits.

Hair Braider

Customer support responses can take a little while at times, and there could be more customization options for booking policies and client communication.