A NEW WAY TO TEXT YOUR GROUP

Group texting that
works for everyone.

No app. No smartphone required. GroupUs keeps every member of your group in the conversation — even the ones with a plain flip phone.

No credit card needed to start.
Works on any phone
Nothing to install
Join by replying JOIN
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SMS — 12 members
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GroupMe ended two-way SMS texting in August 2026. Members without the app stopped getting messages — GroupUs doesn't have that problem.
How it works

Set up in three texts

No forms, no downloads. The whole product runs on plain SMS.

STEP 1

Create your group

Text CREATE and a name to our number. Get your own group number back instantly.

CREATE Family Chat
STEP 2

Share the code

Send your join code to the people you want in the group, any way you like.

Join code: X7K2P9
STEP 3

Everyone texts in

Members reply JOIN once. From then on, texting the group number reaches everyone.

JOIN X7K2P9 Grandma
Who it's for

Built for the people who have to reach everyone

If your group has even one person without a smartphone, GroupUs keeps them in the conversation.

Coaches & teams

Reach every parent and player, not just the ones with the app.

Congregations & institutions

Keep everyone informed — no signup required, works for any community.

Volunteer groups

Coordinate shifts and events without chasing installs.

Family & elder care

Stay connected with relatives who just want a plain phone.

Pricing

Simple pricing, no surprise bills

Start free. Upgrade by text, anytime, right from the group. The group owner is billed — members never see a charge.

Free

$0/mo
Up to 4 members
~150 messages/mo

Starter

$8/mo
Up to 8 members
~1,000 messages/mo
MOST POPULAR

Growth

$20/mo
Up to 15 members
~4,000 messages/mo

Team

$40/mo
Up to 30 members
~9,000 messages/mo
FAQ

Questions people usually ask

Does this cost my group members anything?

No. The group owner is billed for the plan — members never see a charge, and there's nothing for them to sign up for or pay.

What happens if we go over our plan's message limit?

The group pauses for the rest of the month, and the owner gets a text with the option to upgrade. Members are never charged, and nothing is deleted — the group picks back up once it's upgraded or the next billing cycle starts.

Do members need to download an app?

No. GroupUs runs entirely over plain SMS. Members join by replying to a text and never need to install anything, create an account, or log in.

Can members leave or stop getting texts?

Yes, anytime — texting LEAVE removes them from the group immediately. No one is stuck receiving messages they didn't ask for.

What if my group needs more than 30 members?

Reach out and we'll set up a larger group for you — the Team plan's 30-member cap isn't a hard ceiling, just the largest self-serve tier.

Is this hard to switch to from GroupMe?

No migration is required, but it's not automatic either — GroupMe doesn't let us import your members directly. You create your GroupUs group, then invite your existing members; each person opts in with a single reply, same as joining any new group.

Get started

Create your group in under a minute

Enter your phone and a group name below. We'll text you your group's number and join code right away — free to start.

SMS program details

GroupUs is a group text messaging service. By texting JOIN to a group's number, you agree to receive recurring group SMS messages from that group. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies by group. Reply LEAVE at any time to stop receiving messages from a group. Reply HELP to a group's number for help. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more.