How to Build Your Own Textio
Replace Textio with a custom build. Grow careers, not busywork—give better feedback faster
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 16 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
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 16 features
Feedback Management(4 features)
Save and organize all feedback given to team members in one place and reference old conversations to track progress
Simple workflow to give timely feedback by dropping in raw notes, which Textio cleans up fast and ready to send
Understands directions of feedback and helps write clear peer and upward reviews that managers can use
Guides employees to level the playing field for self reviews, accounting for how gender, culture, and other factors affect how people write
AI(3 features)
AI trained to detect and mitigate ageism, sexism, racism, and other unconscious biases before they can do harm
Textio highlights language that doesn't belong in performance feedback and makes it one-click easy to say something better
Managers can write raw thoughts and Textio will fix it up and fill it in instantly
Performance Management(2 features)
Enable managers with in-the-moment tools to give more growth-oriented, actionable feedback that fosters trust and improves team performance
Managers write bias-free and growth-oriented assessments with Textio and cut their review writing time in half
Recruiting(2 features)
Make fast and fair hiring decisions by aligning interview questions to job requirements, documenting interview feedback for every candidate, and getting the right people into role faster
Remove barriers that turn away top talent by eliminating bias in recruiting communications, aligning messaging with employer branding, and creating a compelling, inclusive experience
Bias Detection(1 features)
Flags comments about physical appearance, parental status, and other bias-related language for removal
Integrations(1 features)
Brings the power of Textio into performance management systems or HRIS so you can get feedback guidance anywhere you need it
Reporting(1 features)
Data and insights at the fingertips of recruiters and managers for action in the moment
Workflow(1 features)
Guides managers through crafting feedback with quick and easy prompts
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