--- description: Review of Captivated Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Captivated | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [SMS Marketing Software](/directory/4532/sms-marketing/software) > [Captivated](/software/267757/captivated) # Captivated Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/267757/captivated Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/267757/captivated?page=2) > Designed for businesses of all sizes, Captivated is a cloud-based SMS marketing software that helps bulk import contacts, connect with audiences via video, and schedule follow-up messages. The tool enables supervisors to send announcements and set auto-replies. Captivated allows users to request payments via bank account, monitor transaction history, collect Google reviews, and more. Key features include third-party integrations, live chat, activity tracking, and contact databases. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 12 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 12 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Captivated ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 89.00 - **Pricing model**: Other - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - 2-Way Messaging - API - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Automated Responses - Communication Management - Contact Management - Customizable Templates - Mass Texting - Message Personalization - Reporting/Analytics - SMS Messaging - Scheduled Messaging - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (1 total) - RealGreen ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [SMS Marketing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4532/sms-marketing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Customers want answers immediately, and texting affords us the two-street of preferred communication. It also comes with a chat feature, so we're able to offer both texting and live chat. > > **Cons**: There aren't many limitations, but if you want to use this for mass marketing messages, it could get costly. Otherwise, it's a very affordable way to communicate with new and existing customers. > > This software is very user-friendly and easy to set up. It really provides a way for your customers to better engage with your business. ----- ### "Easy Communication" — 4.0/5 > **Veronica** | *4 September 2024* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The convenience of testing our customers > > **Cons**: I disliked that your message that was started but not yet sent would clear out upon changing the screen but that has been fixed\! > > Captivated makes communicating with customers easier and more efficient, not all communications need to be a phone call. ----- ### "Daily Captivated Life" — 4.0/5 > **Kim** | *5 August 2021* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy how simple it is to teach our employees how to use it. > > **Cons**: I'm frustrated that it doesn't work the way we were told it would work with RealGreen. The two aren't paried the way we were told they would be. > > It gets the job done. We still have to have an employee hand type every phone number for the daily contact list. It's frustrating but we're glad we still have the option. ----- ### "A must have tool for Real Green users" — 5.0/5 > **Bradley** | *17 February 2024* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use - ability to quickly text groups of customers > > **Cons**: While not Captivated's fault, there is some integration missing within SA5/Real Green. This may be something they are working on but the integration could be better. > > Very good - Happy with product/service and will continue to use. ----- ### "Captivated and their team was outstanding\!" — 5.0/5 > **Kyra** | *13 September 2021* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software that Captivated provides is very user friendly, responsive, easy to navigate and makes contacting customers so convent. Switching over to using Captivated was with such ease and working with their Captivated Support was unlike no other\! I received fast responses each time and every time I needed to change something or make it easier they were able to fix/change it right away. When I needed help they would call me or explain everything in detail and made sure I understood and that is what I wanted. The system was so customizable but the default settings were amazing from the start. The way it always reminded and sent out messages on a good timeline was the best part. This allowed me to do more with my in person customers and the system to do the contacting work for me. > > **Cons**: I didn't like that on my google calendar that I attached I couldn't just select a date and book the appointment I had to send them a booking link first. Then I found out that Captivated Support just had to send me the links to bookmark and I wouldn't have to do it that way. It was so much easier after I found that out. My only recommendation for that would be to let users know about that and explain it a bit more in depth. However this might have been on me and I didn't understand because in the beginning when we switched over I had a lot of other things going on as well. > > I have been in customer service for a long time and have had to work with support teams constantly. Most the time I was put on hold or transferred back and fourth, no one could find the answer or it took days to get back to me. Not with captivated\! I'll admit I am not one to leave a review for people...ever. But with Captivated I had to because they were that amazing to work with\!\! The self scheduling and follow up system was great, but the support and help that I received while working with the Captivated team was the selling point for me. They really go above and beyond. So nice and helpful but FAST always received responses right away and first thing the Monday morning if I messaged on a weekend or after hours. To me that is everything because transferring a business over to a new system you constantly have questions and are needing to adjust and they were able to help every step of the way. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/267757/captivated?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/267757/captivated) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data