Group texting vs mass texting: what's the difference?
Group texts put everyone in one thread; mass texts send individual messages to many people. Learn which to use for customers, teams and campaigns.
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People often search for how to send a group text to customers. What most businesses actually want is a mass text: the same message sent individually to many people, with each reply coming back privately.
The difference affects privacy, replies and deliverability.
How a group text works
A group text is a shared conversation. Everyone sees everyone else's number and every reply goes to the whole group. That is fine for a small team coordinating a job, but it is a poor fit for customers: it exposes their numbers to strangers and turns one question into a flood of notifications for everyone.
How a mass text works
A mass text, also called bulk SMS, sends a separate copy of the message to each person. Recipients cannot see each other, replies come back only to you, and each message can be personalized with the recipient's name. Mass texting tools also handle opt-outs, scheduling and delivery reports.
- ✓Each recipient gets a private message.
- ✓Replies come back to your inbox, not the group.
- ✓Personalization with names and details.
- ✓Opt-out handling and delivery tracking built in.
Which one to use
Use group texts only for small internal teams who know each other. Use mass texting for customers, leads, members and any list where privacy matters. Business mass texting should be sent from a registered number with consent, just like any other marketing message.
Key takeaways
- →Group texts share one thread and expose every number.
- →Mass texts send private copies to each person.
- →Use mass texting for customers and leads.
- →Keep group texts for small internal teams.
Put this into practice with Text2Sale
Import leads, create follow-up campaigns, organize replies, and connect texting, calling, and appointments in one workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Can recipients of a mass text see each other?
No. Each person receives their own message and sees only your number.
Is there a limit on mass text size?
Limits depend on your number type and registration, which set how fast and how many messages you can send.