Texts
Texts offers a unified inbox for various messaging platforms, ensuring end-to-end encryption and on-device operation, with revenue generated through a subscription model.
Services
Texts offers a unified inbox for messages from multiple platforms including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Slack, and Discord DMs. Utilizing AI-assisted features, the platform provides chat summaries, draft responses with ChatGPT, and translation of replies. The service includes functionalities like stealth mode, send later, snooze messages, keyboard shortcuts, dark and light modes, customizable UI, and the ability to search all messages, archive conversations, and mark chats as unread.
Products
Texts is an on-device application supporting multiple platforms including macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS (Beta). It features a highly secure system where messages are encrypted and sent directly to the messaging platforms without touching the company's servers. Additional features available with a monthly subscription include integration with Box and Dropbox for message backups, user customizable interface, and other advanced functionalities.
Subscription Model
Texts generates revenue through a monthly subscription model rather than monetizing user data. The starting rate is $12.50 per month, billed yearly, providing users access to additional features. They also offer a free plan for up to 10 accounts and various paid plans based on added features and account limits. Users have access to a 30-day trial for its paid plans, ensuring flexibility and value for new customers.
Security Features
Texts prioritizes user privacy by ensuring that messages remain encrypted and sent directly to the messaging platforms without going through the company's servers. The service runs entirely on-device, preserving end-to-end encryption for supported messaging platforms. Texts does not store messages, contacts, or account credentials on its servers, ensuring users' data remains private. Cloudflare is used for IP information, and AWS provides cloud storage, maintaining high standards of security.
Parent Company
Texts is a product of Automattic, the company behind influential platforms such as WordPress.com, Pocket Casts, and Tumblr. This backing supports Texts with robust infrastructure and development, ensuring high-quality service and innovative features.