How to Build Your Own SimpleTexting
Replace SimpleTexting with a custom build. A texting service designed to help small businesses win
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 49 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
Real-time messaging and live updates
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 49 features
Automation(6 features)
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
+1 more in this category
List Building(6 features)
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
+1 more in this category
Number Management(4 features)
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
Team Management(4 features)
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)
Compliance(3 features)
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
Messaging(3 features)
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
Segmentation(3 features)
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 features)
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
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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.