How to Build Your Own Privy
Replace Privy with a custom build. The Fastest Way To Grow Sales With Email & SMS
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 37 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Transactional and marketing email delivery
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 37 features
List Growth(9 features)
Pop-ups to recover abandoned carts and prevent lost sales
Pop-ups to recommend related products and increase average order value
Embed signup forms on website to collect contacts
Pre-built templates for exit-intent pop-ups to capture leaving visitors
Create landing pages to capture contacts
+4 more in this category
Automation(7 features)
Build revenue-driving email flows with pre-built templates
Advanced flow builder with pre-built templates for automation
Optimize send times based on insights to reach shoppers when it matters most
Build revenue-driving SMS flows with pre-built templates
Map personalized customer journeys from welcome to win-back
+2 more in this category
Support(6 features)
Dedicated customer success manager for account support
Access to dedicated copywriting and strategy experts
Personalized expert coaching and strategy without premium agency fees
Dedicated migration and launch support
Live chat support channel included in platform
+1 more in this category
Analytics & Reporting(4 features)
Test different email and campaign variations to optimize performance
Track revenue across campaigns and automated flows
Easy-to-understand reports showing what's working and what isn't
See exactly how each email or SMS performs including opens, clicks, and revenue
Email Features(3 features)
Intuitive visual editor for creating revenue-generating emails in minutes
Pre-built email templates designed for ecommerce businesses
Quickly pull in products and discount codes into campaigns
Targeting & Segmentation(3 features)
Granular targeting to craft the right message for every step of customer journey
Segmentation powered by ecommerce and third-party integrations
Segment your list for precision targeting and personalized messaging
Core Features(2 features)
Send unlimited emails to mailable contacts with no sending limits
Send SMS messages with monthly credits that rollover to next billing period
SMS Features(2 features)
Dedicated toll-free number for SMS campaigns
Optional short code for SMS campaigns at $500/month
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 37 features at very easy complexity.