Group messaging, thoughtfully done

A quieter way to keep everyone in the loop.

SimchaText gives schools, synagogues, families, and neighborhood groups one simple place to send updates by SMS — without asking everyone to download an app.

Start a group See how it works

Works with smartphones and flip phones alike.

Made for the way your community communicates Simple for organizers Familiar for members Clear by design

SMS program details: SimchaText sends group text messages to members who have opted in. Reply STOP to any message to opt out. Reply HELP for help. Reply START to resume where supported, or LEAVE to leave a group where supported. Msg & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies by group. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and SMS Policy.

01 / The simple version

One group. One number.
Everyone included.

Set up a dedicated group, invite your members, and send the message. SimchaText handles the behind-the-scenes delivery so you can focus on what you want to say.

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Create your group

Give your group a name and a dedicated number. Configure it for the way you run things.

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Invite your people

Invite members by text when enrollment is enabled. No account, app, or data plan is required to receive updates.

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Text the group

When messaging is enabled, members can text the group’s dedicated number and the message is delivered to other eligible members as ordinary SMS.

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02 / Built for real life

Good messaging should
meet people where they are.

Some members have the latest phone. Some prefer a flip phone. SimchaText keeps the experience familiar: messages arrive as ordinary text messages, on the devices people already know.

  • Smartphones and flip phones
  • No app download for members
  • Clear opt-in and opt-out controls

03 / A place for every rhythm

Useful for the groups
that make a community.

From a weekly reminder to a last-minute update, keep the signal focused and the conversation close.

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Schools & classes

Keep families aligned on announcements, events, and the details that change day to day.

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Families & neighbors

Make a shared channel for a household, block, trip, or any circle that cares to stay connected.

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04 / Plainspoken pricing

A small monthly base.
A clear cost to text.

Pay a simple monthly fee for your dedicated group number, plus usage based on the carrier-billable SMS units your group sends. Add funds before your group needs them and monitor your balance.

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Starting planFlexible by design
$3/ month
per group & number

+ $0.01 per carrier-billable SMS unit

Prepaid wallet depositsFrom $1
Optional auto-refillYou choose
When the wallet reaches zero, sending is suspended until the balance is restored.
SIMCHATEXT$50.00PREPAID WALLET✦
PAY AS YOU GO
without surprises

05 / Your wallet, your call

Keep billing
predictable.

Add any amount to your prepaid group balance. Turn on optional automatic refills when you want less to remember, and monitor your balance so your group stays active.

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Secure online paymentsPay online through our secure payment process. Your card details are handled by the payment processor and are not stored by SimchaText.

06 / A useful detail

One long thought can
become several units.

Carrier billing counts SMS units, not just the number of times you press send. Long messages may be segmented. Unicode characters and emoji can also reduce the number of characters in each segment.

i We show the rules clearly so your wallet balance never feels mysterious.

07 / Questions, answered

The practical
stuff.

Still deciding? Start with the console and see whether the rhythm fits your group.

Open the group console
Do members need a smartphone? +

No. Members receive ordinary SMS messages, so a flip phone works too. Members do not need to download an app.

How does someone join or leave? +

Members must consent to receive messages. Reply STOP to any message to opt out. Reply START to resume where supported, and HELP for help. Reply LEAVE to leave a group where supported.

What happens when the wallet is empty? +

Sending is suspended until the wallet balance is restored.

What is the minimum deposit? +

Initial deposits start at $1. The advertised group price is $3 per month plus carrier-billable SMS usage, and automatic refills are optional.

How do I add funds? +

After verifying your account, choose a deposit amount and continue to secure Stripe Checkout. Optional automatic refills can be configured later.

Keep the important things close

A group message can be
simple again.

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