SMSimple-API : Reducing costs for my product !
After engaging with several potential users, I realized that while they appreciated the solution, the costs were a significant barrier for them. This feedback prompted me to conduct extensive research to find a way to reduce expenses without compromising the quality or reliability of the service.
Through my research, I discovered a third-party service that offers more competitive pricing compared to our previous provider. By switching to this new service, I have been able to significantly compress our operational costs. This transition has allowed us to lower the price of our API while maintaining the same level of stability and regional availability that our users expect.
This change not only makes our API more affordable but also ensures that we can continue to provide a high-quality service to our customers. We are committed to continually seeking ways to optimize our offerings and pass on the savings to our users.
Check it out : https://smsimple-api.vercel.app/
Don't hesitate to reach me out in the comment, i am looking for feedbacks ;)
I’ve seen similar situations where switching upstream providers dramatically changed the unit economics. Curious how you evaluated the reliability tradeoffs when moving to the cheaper service — did you run into any unexpected behavior around rate limits or partial failures?
crack!!!! is cool
Not bad actually ! If my project grow up I'll use it probably :)
Hey!
Thank you for your feedback!
When you mention "growing up," I assume you mean adding more features. I'm curious to know which features you would like to see embedded in the project.
For example SMS confirmation sign-up and recovery pw when I'll open to other countries, or also notifications SMS to confirm the purchase or give link to buy tickets
Wishing you success with your project! Have you thought about crowdfunding as a way to secure funding and build your audience?
Awesome initiative! SMSimple-API sounds super promising — and strong branding could really help you stand out to developers and businesses alike.
If you'd like, I can help you design a clean, professional logo that reflects the simplicity and speed of your API.
Would love to share some ideas if you're open!
Gmail: goldenretio2023@gmail.com
Hey perror — first off, huge congrats on the progress you're making with SMSimple-API! 🎉 Moving to a lower-cost backend while maintaining quality is exactly the kind of founder move that pays off long-term (even if it doesn't feel glamorous in the moment).
I had some extra space on a user panel we were running today, and since you were looking for feedback, thought I'd share a few quick insights we gathered after running your homepage through the Capture60 user panel process:
✅ What’s working well:
Clear appeal to developers: Devs immediately get that it’s a lightweight, no-frills SMS API that’s easy to plug into apps.
Simplicity and speed resonate: "Just a few lines of code" lands well with your technical audience.
Global and secure: Your emphasis on reliability and encryption gives confidence to startups scaling internationally.
⚡ Where there's room to tighten:
Non-devs get lost fast: People like marketers, HR folks, or NGO coordinators struggle to understand the product (we had a more non-technical group today). While that isn't your target market we think there is potential to tell the story to them so they can pass it on... especially to PMs.
Audience clarity: A few visitors weren’t sure who it’s really for — small businesses, enterprises? Personally I think as a PM I get it, but where I personally have a disconnect is what type of messaging is this for, transactional or marketing... or both. And if both what are you doing to handle various legal concerns that arise there. Personally I wouldn't by because that isn't spelled out.
Use case variety: Right now, it's a little abstract. Adding 2–3 quick real-world examples ("use it for 2FA, appointment reminders, marketing blasts") would help beginners anchor the product better.
If you're interested, we also mapped out a full misconception matrix detailing exactly what users were missing (happy to share a teaser or two here if you'd like!). Or you can get our full report at capture60 DOT com. There's definitely a lot of low-hanging fruit for small homepage tweaks that could boost clarity without making it any more complicated.
Again, major props for pushing through the hard parts — your product definitely fills a real gap for indie hackers and startup devs. 🚀
Looking forward to seeing SMSimple-API grow!
Hey!
Thank you for your feedback. I've added a mention for the use cases it is designed for.
At the moment, it actually has a very broad range of use cases.