{"id":2453,"date":"2022-01-11T18:12:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T07:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sg.whispir.wpengine.com\/?p=2453"},"modified":"2024-11-21T14:44:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T03:44:52","slug":"best-zipwhip-twilio-sms-messaging-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whispir.com\/en-sg\/blog\/best-zipwhip-twilio-sms-messaging-replacement","title":{"rendered":"The best Zipwhip \u2013 Twilio replacement for your SMS messaging needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Zipwhip goes away, Whispir is here to stay<\/span><\/p>\n

After Zipwhip, the business text message platform, was\u00a0purchased by Twilio in July of 2021<\/a>, the digital communications world was abuzz with speculation\u2026 and a lot of scrambling. With such an easy-to-use business SMS service at stake, Twilio could pull ahead in the marketplace with a top product tailor-made for\u00a0small and medium businesses<\/a>. However, that didn\u2019t exactly happen.<\/p>\n

Twilio announced they would not only be sunsetting the Zipwhip brand, but also their SMS platform \u2013 which is why the news in October was such a shock to the estimated 30,000 customers that rely on the platform. With Zipwhip no longer taking on new clients, those customers \u2013 and maybe your own team \u2013 will be left in a bind in 2022.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t Zipwhip customers just jump to Twilio as a Zipwhip alternative for business text messaging?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not that simple. The Zipwhip software was created with small to medium businesses in mind \u2013 which made their SMS platform easy to use by anyone running a company\u2019s communications, with zero need for coding or developer expertise on-staff.<\/p>\n

With Twilio, it\u2019s a different story. Twilio is a \u201cdeveloper-friendly\u201d communications platform \u2013 not a\u00a0no-code<\/span>\u00a0platform. SMBs will therefore need technical expertise to get Twilio up and running, then a dedicated resource to manage ongoing communication needs.<\/p>\n

That means, on top of Twilio\u2019s upfront costs, Zipwhip customers making the jump to Twilio would need to factor in expenses for a technical expert and potentially up their staff headcount, or even hire an agency to help. Which, as you know, can become costly in a very short amount of time. Not only will potentially short-staffed small businesses need to factor in another salary (or more), they\u2019ll also need to onboard, scale up resources to accommodate the new position, schedule additional meetings, allocate funds for the additional expertise, and more. All in all, easier said than done.<\/p>\n

Now\u2019s the perfect time to upgrade \u2013 without the steep price tag<\/span><\/p>\n

With Zipwhip flipping off the switch on their business SMS service, small to medium businesses will need reliable, turnkey software to turn to without a lot of lead-up time. Even more, they\u2019ll need a partner who will support them with\u00a0an SMS marketing platform that makes bulk SMS easy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For smaller businesses, the real question becomes, \u201cHow can I make my omnichannel communications even more effective?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer? Don\u2019t stop at just SMS. Instead, say hello to Whispir \u2014\u00a0made with SMBs in mind<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Whispir, your business will have newfound access to a wide range of messaging capabilities that are designed to make customer outreach and engagement as easy as possible. From drag-and-drop templates to customizable SMS and email messaging to dynamic landing pages, intelligently automated workflows, and smart reporting, Whispir is all about ensuring you get the most out of your business communication efforts \u2014 all from one easy to use platform.\u00a0And that\u2019s just the start<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The entire Whispir team is dedicated to keeping messages moving smoothly between all audience types, whether it\u2019s retail customers, policyholders, internal team members, remote workers, or an entire community. Plus, we know that a loss in communication can equate to lost revenue, lost customers, and a loss of trust. In an increasingly digital world where errors aren\u2019t easily forgotten, we don\u2019t want you fighting this uphill battle alone.<\/p>\n

Zipwhip will be gone before you know it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Zipwhip goes away, Whispir is here to stay After Zipwhip, the business text message platform, was\u00a0purchased by Twilio in July of 2021, the digital communications world was abuzz with speculation\u2026 and a lot of scrambling. With such an easy-to-use business SMS service at stake, Twilio could pull ahead in the marketplace with a top 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