SimpleTexting

simpletexting.com
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A texting service designed to help small businesses win

How to Replace SimpleTexting

Overview

SimpleTexting is an SMS marketing platform that enables businesses to send mass text campaigns, conduct two-way messaging conversations, and automate customer communications. The service helps small businesses reach customers through SMS with features for list building, compliance, and integrations with popular business tools.

Features

49 features across 22 categories

AI(1)

AI Assist Message GeneratorAIPremium

Built-in AI assistant that helps write text messages, ending writer's block

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App

Native app for sending messages and managing replies on-the-go

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Analytics(2)

Link Tracking and Shortening

Create short, trackable links in text messages

Reporting and Analytics

Track and analyze SMS campaign performance metrics

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(6)

Auto-Replies

Set up automatic text responses to incoming messages

Done-for-You AutomationsPremium

Dedicated integration engineers will build custom automations for API-connected services

Drip Campaigns

Create automated sequences of messages sent over time

Out-of-Office (OOO) Messages

Automatically respond to incoming messages when unavailable

Recurring Texts

Set up messages that repeat on a regular schedule

Scheduled Messages

Schedule text messages to be sent at specific times

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(1)

Rollover Credits

Unused monthly credits roll over to the next month (until end of following month)

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Two-Way Messaging

Enable back-and-forth SMS conversations with customers without using personal phone numbers

Compliance(3)

10DLC Registration

Register phone numbers with carriers for improved deliverability and compliance

Carrier Compliance Tools

Built-in tools to ensure legal texting with proper permissions and easy unsubscribe

Opt-In Tools

Various tools to collect phone numbers and permissions for texting

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Engagement(1)

Poll Subscribers

Engage audience with multiple choice polls via text

Integration(1)

API Access

Build custom integrations and automations using the SimpleTexting API

List Building(6)

Contact Import

Import existing contacts from external sources

Text-for-Info Keywords

Allow customers to text a keyword to receive information

Text-to-Join Keywords

Allow customers to text a keyword to opt-in to your SMS list

Text-to-Vote

Allow customers to participate in polls by texting

Text-to-Win

Create opt-in campaigns where customers can text to enter contests

Web Forms

Collect phone numbers and opt-ins through web-based forms

List Management(2)

Self-Cleaning Lists

Automatically detect and remove invalid/dead phone numbers

Unlimited Contacts

Store unlimited phone numbers in your contact database

Marketing(1)

Mass Texting / SMS Marketing Blasts

Send targeted text messages to large groups of contacts (50 to 50,000+) with a single click

Messaging(3)

Extended Messaging

Send messages up to 306 characters (costs 2 credits instead of 1)

Picture Messaging (MMS)

Send images and GIFs along with text messages (costs 3 credits per message)

Two-Way SMS Replies

Free incoming SMS messages; customers can reply to campaigns

Notifications(1)

Push Notifications

Receive alerts for incoming messages

Number Management(4)

Dedicated Short CodesPremium

Provision 5-6 digit short codes for mass texting campaigns (starts at $1,000/mo)

Local Phone Numbers

Get new 10-digit local numbers with selectable area codes (10DLC)

Text-Enable Landline

Convert existing business landline to accept and send texts without affecting voice service

Toll-Free Numbers

Get or text-enable 800 numbers for texting

Organization(1)

Conversation Filters

Organize and filter conversations for easier management

Productivity(2)

Saved Replies

Save frequently used responses for quick access

Templates

Pre-built message templates to speed up messaging

Reliability(1)

Enterprise-Grade Deliverability

High-quality message delivery with carrier partnerships

Security(1)

Two-Factor Authentication

Security feature for account protection

Segmentation(3)

Advanced Audience Segments

Segment contacts into groups for targeted messaging

Custom Fields

Create and import custom data fields for personalization

Data Collection Tool

Ask contacts questions and use responses for personalized messaging

Support(3)

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

Access to dedicated account manager for enterprise customers

Live Support

Customer support available 7 days per week via phone, text, chat, or email

Personalized Onboarding

One-on-one onboarding consultation to get started

Team Management(4)

Conversation Assignment

Assign incoming messages to specific team members

Internal Notes

Leave comments on conversations for team collaboration

Multi-Number Support

Send texts from multiple phone numbers or locations

Multi-User Support

Give multiple team members access to the account (3 users included on paid plans)

Pricing

Basic

$39/mo (billed yearly at $398.40)
  • 500 text credits per month
  • Mass texting
  • Two-way messaging
  • Free SMS replies and incoming messages
  • Auto-replies and drip campaigns
  • API access
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Rollover credits
  • Unlimited contacts
  • Advanced audience segments
  • Unlimited text-to-join keywords
  • Mailchimp and Zapier integrations
  • Opt-in forms and pop-ups
  • Live support 7 days per week
  • Enterprise-grade deliverability
  • 3 users included
  • Two-factor authentication
  • 10DLC registration guidance
  • Personalized onboarding consultation

Standard

Popular
Custom
  • 1000-3000 text credits per month
  • All Basic features included

Professional

Custom
  • 7500-25000 text credits per month
  • All Standard features included

Enterprise

Custom
  • 50000+ text credits per month
  • All Professional features included
  • Dedicated customer success manager
  • Done-for-you advanced automations

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SimpleTexting

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 49 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SimpleTexting alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 49 features.

Buy SimpleTexting

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying SimpleTexting saves ~$22,920 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 49 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Custom API IntegrationsMailchimpZapier