A Text Me That alternative built around real text messages
If you found your way here searching for a Text Me That alternative, you are probably after one thing: a simple way to get a reminder to a phone at the right time. Set Text Go focuses on doing that with a real SMS text message.
Because Set Text Go sends an actual text, not a push notification, the reminder reaches almost any mobile phone. The person receiving it does not need our app, a smartphone, or an internet connection. That is the difference people tell us they care about most.
Free to download. Pay as you go, no subscription. Available in the United States and Canada.
The question behind the search
There are lots of reminder tools, and many of them are good. When someone looks for an alternative, it usually comes down to a few practical needs. Do you want the reminder to show up as a genuine text message? Do you need it to reach a phone that does not have any special app installed? Do you want to remind other people, not just yourself?
Those are the needs Set Text Go was designed around. We are not here to run down any other app. We would rather be honest about what we do well and let you decide if it fits.
What Set Text Go actually does
This table describes Set Text Go's real capabilities. We have kept it focused on what we can stand behind, rather than making claims about any other product.
| What you may want | Set Text Go |
|---|---|
| Reminders delivered as a real SMS text | Yes |
| Reaches any mobile phone, including basic flip phones | Yes |
| No app needed by the person receiving the reminder | Yes |
| Works without a smartphone on the recipient's side | Yes |
| Works without wifi or mobile data on the recipient's side | Yes |
| Send reminders to multiple people, not just yourself | Yes |
| One time or recurring schedules, daily, weekly, or monthly | Yes |
| Pay as you go with credits, no subscription, credits do not expire | Yes |
| Free to download | Yes |
We only speak to what Set Text Go does. If another app is a better fit for your situation, that is genuinely fine. We would rather you find the right tool than oversell ours.
A real text, not a push notification
This is the heart of why people pick Set Text Go. A push notification only works if the person has a smartphone, has the right app installed, has notifications turned on, and has a live data connection. A real text has none of those requirements. It is a real text, the same kind you get from a friend.
- Reaches any mobile phone, including basic flip phones
- No app to download for the person receiving the reminder
- Works without wifi or mobile data on their end
- Lands in the text inbox, not buried under app notifications
Remind the people you care about
Set Text Go is not just for reminding yourself. You can send reminders to multiple people, so family, friends, and loved ones all stay on the same page. That is a big reason people move to a text based tool.
Send a medication nudge to an elderly parent, an appointment heads up to your partner, and a bill due date to yourself, all from one place. Explore medication reminders, reminders for elderly parents, and appointment reminders.
How Set Text Go works
Get started in three steps.
Download and sign up
Create your account and verify your phone number in a couple of minutes.
Create your reminder
Write the message, choose who it goes to, pick the time, and set it once or recurring.
The text is sent
We send a real text to you or your chosen contact at the time you chose.
Common questions about switching
Is Set Text Go a good Text Me That alternative?
If what you want is reminders delivered as real text messages that reach almost any phone, including phones without our app installed, then Set Text Go is worth a look. It sends a true SMS, supports multiple recipients, and offers one time or recurring schedules. Whether it is the right fit depends on your needs, so we would encourage you to try it and see.
Does the person I remind need to install anything?
No. Set Text Go sends a real SMS, so the person receiving the reminder does not need our app, an account, or even a smartphone. Any phone that can receive texts will get the reminder, including basic flip phones.
Can I remind other people, not just myself?
Yes. You can send reminders to multiple people, such as family, friends, or an elderly parent, so everyone stays on the same page. Each person just receives a normal text on their own phone.
How does pricing work?
The app is free to download. You pay as you go with credits, there is no subscription, and credits do not expire. You can see the details on the pricing page.
Where does Set Text Go work?
Set Text Go currently sends reminders to phone numbers in the United States and Canada.
Can I schedule recurring reminders?
Yes. You can set a one time reminder or a recurring schedule, daily, weekly, or monthly, which is handy for medication, bills, and standing appointments.
Try a reminder tool built on real texts
Download Set Text Go, send a real text reminder to yourself or someone you care about, and see if it fits.