CorBot vs ContactMeAsap
CorBot, from Open Efforts, and ContactMeAsap both let families text a federal inmate from a regular phone through the CorrLinks/TRULINCS system. The biggest difference is how you pay: CorBot is a monthly subscription with four plans from $10 to $40, while ContactMeAsap is pay-as-you-go — you add funds to a balance when you choose.
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| Feature | ContactMeAsap | CorBot |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | Pay-as-you-go — add funds to a balance when you choose | Monthly subscription; annual billing is 15% off |
| Published pricing | $20 / month of service (Basic) or $30 (Premium), drawn from your balance | Bronze $10 · Silver $20 · Gold $30 · Platinum $40 per month. A personal texting number starts at Silver ($20) |
| Message limits | Unlimited federal inmate text messages on Basic and Premium | Message and request caps that rise with each plan |
| How it works | Text from your own phone through our US & Canada CorrLinks integration | Layered on CorrLinks/TRULINCS — families text from a regular phone while the inmate still uses CorrLinks; BOP-monitored |
| Photos, AI & support | Pay-per-print photos on all plans (25 free on Premium) · AI assistant “Diamond” on Premium · email support (24/7 on Premium) | Per their site |
CorBot details summarized from openefforts.com, accessed October 2026. Pricing and features can change — please verify current terms on their site. ContactMeAsap details reflect our published plans as of October 2026.
Plans, caps and the personal number
CorBot’s four plans — Bronze ($10), Silver ($20), Gold ($30) and Platinum ($40) per month — raise the message and request caps as you move up, and a personal texting number starts at Silver. Annual billing takes 15% off. If you expect to message often, compare the caps on the plan you would actually need, not just the entry price, and confirm the current details on openefforts.com.
CorBot’s Silver plan and our Basic plan both come to $20 a month. The difference is in how you’re billed and what limits apply: Silver is a monthly subscription with plan-based message and request caps, while Basic is $20 of service drawn from a balance you add, with unlimited federal inmate text messages.
Which is right for you?
Choose CorBot if you like picking a tiered monthly plan, want its $10 entry price, or would use the 15% annual discount.
Choose ContactMeAsapif you’d rather pay as you go than manage a monthly subscription or choose between tiers and caps. You add funds when you choose, and your balance is yours until you use it. Premium ($30 of service) adds 25 free federal prison photos, our “Diamond” AI assistant, priority CorrLinks processing, 24/7 support, and coverage for Puerto Rico & Central/South America.
Not sure yet? It’s free to look up your inmate and see their name and facility before you decide — no account needed. Learn more about federal inmate texting, see how it works, or add funds to get started.
Thinking of switching? See our CorBot alternative overview, or compare all four services in our best federal inmate texting services roundup.
Find the person you want to contact
Free to search — no account needed. Enter a name or BOP register number.
Searches all federal BOP facilities · or add funds directly
ContactMeAsap is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or CorrLinks/TRULINCS. Federal institutions may monitor or restrict inmate communications, and availability can vary by facility. Other services named on this page are independent companies; their names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with them. Competitor details are summarized from each company’s public website and may change over time — check the relevant company’s own site for current pricing and terms before deciding.