SimpleTexting
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A texting service designed to help small businesses win
How to Replace SimpleTextingOverview
Features
49 features across 22 categories
AI(1)
Built-in AI assistant that helps write text messages, ending writer's block
Accessibility(1)
Native app for sending messages and managing replies on-the-go
Analytics(2)
Create short, trackable links in text messages
Track and analyze SMS campaign performance metrics
Automation(6)
Set up automatic text responses to incoming messages
Dedicated integration engineers will build custom automations for API-connected services
Create automated sequences of messages sent over time
Automatically respond to incoming messages when unavailable
Set up messages that repeat on a regular schedule
Schedule text messages to be sent at specific times
Billing(1)
Unused monthly credits roll over to the next month (until end of following month)
Communication(1)
Enable back-and-forth SMS conversations with customers without using personal phone numbers
Compliance(3)
Register phone numbers with carriers for improved deliverability and compliance
Built-in tools to ensure legal texting with proper permissions and easy unsubscribe
Various tools to collect phone numbers and permissions for texting
Engagement(1)
Engage audience with multiple choice polls via text
Integration(1)
Build custom integrations and automations using the SimpleTexting API
List Building(6)
Import existing contacts from external sources
Allow customers to text a keyword to receive information
Allow customers to text a keyword to opt-in to your SMS list
Allow customers to participate in polls by texting
Create opt-in campaigns where customers can text to enter contests
Collect phone numbers and opt-ins through web-based forms
List Management(2)
Automatically detect and remove invalid/dead phone numbers
Store unlimited phone numbers in your contact database
Marketing(1)
Send targeted text messages to large groups of contacts (50 to 50,000+) with a single click
Messaging(3)
Send messages up to 306 characters (costs 2 credits instead of 1)
Send images and GIFs along with text messages (costs 3 credits per message)
Free incoming SMS messages; customers can reply to campaigns
Notifications(1)
Receive alerts for incoming messages
Number Management(4)
Provision 5-6 digit short codes for mass texting campaigns (starts at $1,000/mo)
Get new 10-digit local numbers with selectable area codes (10DLC)
Convert existing business landline to accept and send texts without affecting voice service
Get or text-enable 800 numbers for texting
Organization(1)
Organize and filter conversations for easier management
Productivity(2)
Save frequently used responses for quick access
Pre-built message templates to speed up messaging
Reliability(1)
High-quality message delivery with carrier partnerships
Security(1)
Security feature for account protection
Segmentation(3)
Segment contacts into groups for targeted messaging
Create and import custom data fields for personalization
Ask contacts questions and use responses for personalized messaging
Support(3)
Access to dedicated account manager for enterprise customers
Customer support available 7 days per week via phone, text, chat, or email
One-on-one onboarding consultation to get started
Team Management(4)
Assign incoming messages to specific team members
Leave comments on conversations for team collaboration
Send texts from multiple phone numbers or locations
Give multiple team members access to the account (3 users included on paid plans)
Pricing
Basic
- ✓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- ✓1000-3000 text credits per month
- ✓All Basic features included
Professional
- ✓7500-25000 text credits per month
- ✓All Standard features included
Enterprise
- ✓50000+ text credits per month
- ✓All Professional features included
- ✓Dedicated customer success manager
- ✓Done-for-you advanced automations
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Total Cost Comparison
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.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
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