044d832272314d808004777ac4c711c7Q: Can I use this on SMS only without using a 3rd party like Twilio?
I'm a teacher who is trying to find a replacement for Remind. I need something that I can group text my students parents.
I want to have the ability to group text, but don't want them to be able to see/respond to each other via the group text. I also want them to have the ability to respond back to me if they want. Can I do this through my phone or do I still need to use a separate number through another app like Twilio? Thanks!
MatKoenig
Jan 12, 2026A: You do need a gateway like twilio.
You CAN send texts to multiple people and THEY WILL NOT SEE the responses.
It goes into your inbox alone.
You definitely have to connect it to a gateway like twilio but it’s easier than you may think.
If you want something that doesn’t require you to connect to a gateway, you’ll need a service with a monthly fee.
Eztexting is $240 per year.
For comparison and it includes 6000 messages per year.
With our platform connected to TWILIO you pay less than 1¢ per message (in the US) so the cost would be $60 roughly.
That’s why it’s worth it to get our platform and connect with TWILIO.
Hope that answers your question