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The leading computer texting software

Send text messages using your computer with SimpleTexting’s two-way texting and bulk SMS software.

  • Reach your entire list of phone numbers at once
  • Manage replies and chat 1-on-1 with contacts
  • Upload your contacts or build a list from the ground up
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Businesses love SimpleTexting's computer texting software

What is computer texting software?

A computer texting app or software is an online program that allows you to send and receive text messages from your PC or Mac, making communication more convenient and efficient.

In addition to sending mass texts, SMS software can be used to have two-way conversations. Common use cases include SMS marketing and customer service.

SimpleTexting, a kind of computer texting software, is a text program that can be accessed from any computer making it convenient for desktop texting. Need to send texts while on-the-go? Our app is available for iOS and Android too!

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How do you use software to send text messages from a computer?

Sending SMS messages through computer texting software involves three simple steps.

Step 1

Sign up for an account

In just a few minutes, you can start sending bulk SMS from your computer.

  • Get started with a risk, free two-week trial. No credit card required
  • Text-enable your business phone or select a new number
  • Access your account from a desktop or your phone
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Step 2

Upload or build your list of phone numbers

Already have a list of phone numbers who have given you express written consent

to text them? Upload them in just a few clicks. We also provide tools to help you build your list:

  • Collect phone numbers with a text-to-join keyword
  • Customize a web form and copy/paste the code onto your site
  • Create a mobile sign-up widget to rapidly convert site visitors into subscribers
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Step 3

Start sending messages

You’re ready to start texting with your customers! Send bulk text messages

or have two-way conversations.

  • Quickly send group texts from your PC, Mac, or phone
  • Reach specific groups or your entire list with our audience management tools
  • Manage replies from our easy-to-use inbox
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How can your business use a computer texting app?

There are a lot of reasons why individuals and businesses of all sizes sign up to use computer texting software. Here are some of the most popular.

Share promotions

Reach hundreds of customers at once with deals and discounts they can act on right away from their phone.

Automate your messaging

Schedule, trigger, and automate messages to send exactly when you need them to, without manual intervention.

Provide customer service

Answer customer inquiries quickly and efficiently when you offer a text-for information customer service solution.

Drive traffic to your website

Text out links to your website or social media pages and automatically follow up with those who clicked, or didn’t.

Share time-sensitive alerts

With 90% of text messages read within the first three minutes of receipt, it’s perfect to share important, time sensitive updates.

Follow up with leads faster

Never miss out on a lead by setting up automatic replies to any request for more information you may receive.

Why use a computer texting app?

We could go on about the perks of using a computer texting software like ours, but we’ll let our customers’ results speak for themselves.

That’s how much time Just Roots saves using SimpleTexting’s computer texting software.

Lattice Hudson uses autoresponders through her SimpleTexting account to drive 3-4x her average order value.

This is the boost in click-through rates that U.S. Hunger saw using SimpleTexting features like keywords and two-way texting.

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Examples of businesses using computer texting apps

See how businesses like yours have benefited from text-enabling their communications.

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So easy to use!

“It is so easy to use! I also like the campaigns feature and the ease of importing contacts. I am able to contact multiple people with ease and it separates each conversation so I can still keep track of who I am talking to!”

Rick G. G2

We love the scheduling feature.

“We loved that we were able to set this up with our existing business landline. We can schedule messages to go out and set up mailing lists. We can set up as many users as we’d like as well. It’s nice that we can save the customers’ information within the software as well for ease of use.”

Jen N. Capterra

Can’t go wrong.

“The customer service reps are very helpful in navigating around the interface and the app itself is pretty awesome. Even has a lot of information in the app to refer to in regards to staying compliant and gives great tips on how to get the most from the SimpleTexting platform. Can’t go wrong with SimpleTexting.”

Jay Ferrell Trustpilot

Simple and quick to grasp

“The simple and quick-to-grasp user interface makes this tool a winner over all the others we tried. And we tried a lot of them. When using a texting software, you want to quickly add recipients, handle lists with no fuss, and get messages out quickly and remotely. This excels at all of them.”

James L. Capterra

Computer texting software FAQs

Still have questions? Explore these answers to the most common queries, or click the blue chat button in the corner of your screen to connect with a team member!

Our plans start at $29 for 500 credits per month and go up from there based on how many messages you intend to send. All plans come with unlimited keywords and contacts, reliable support from top-notch humans, and free incoming SMS messages. Check our plans and pricing here.
Yes, there are rules and regulations. For instance, you must obtain express consent from people before texting them, and you must provide an easy option for them to opt-out of communications if they so choose. For more information on rules and regulations, check out our ultimate guide to compliance.
With iMessage or WhatsApp, your message is sent as one thread where all contacts can see who received the text. These threads are limited to 25 people. With SimpleTexting, replies are only seen by the sender. Plus, there’s no limit on contacts and you gain access to advanced features like link tracking, automated messages, and more.
Anyone that needs to reliably connect with an audience can benefit from computer texting software. Our customers use it for support, sales, marketing, recruiting, internal communication, and much more. Get some inspiration by visiting our success stories.
Using a computer texting app allows businesses to streamline communication, send bulk messages, manage customer interactions in real-time, and provide more efficient customer support. It also saves time by allowing businesses to send automated messages, track replies, and integrate with other business tools.
Yes, a computer texting app is a great tool for customer support. It enables businesses to engage in two-way conversations, quickly respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and even offer 24/7 support using automated replies. It’s an ideal solution for providing fast and personalized customer service.
Many computer texting apps prioritize security by offering encryption for messages, user authentication, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, depending on the industry. It’s important to choose a trusted platform that follows best security practices to ensure the privacy of business and customer data.
A computer texting app can improve team collaboration by allowing multiple team members to manage and respond to messages from a shared inbox. Teams can assign conversations, track customer issues, and ensure a seamless communication flow between colleagues, leading to faster resolutions and more effective collaboration.
Absolutely! A computer texting app can be used for SMS marketing, allowing businesses to send promotional messages, offers, and updates to their customers. With features like segmentation, personalization, and automation, businesses can run targeted campaigns that drive engagement and sales.
Key features to look for include two-way messaging, automation (for sending scheduled or trigger-based messages), integration with other business tools (like CRM systems), analytics and reporting, contact segmentation, compliance with regulations, and multi-user access for team collaboration. Make sure the app offers ease of use, scalability, and reliable customer support.