Manage inventory by texting—no apps, just SMS/WhatsApp.
Solo founders building retail inventory management SaaS struggle to acquire customers because small retailers resist new tech and cling to manual methods.
TextStock lets small retailers update stock, check levels, and get alerts via SMS or WhatsApp bot. Commands like 'add beer 10' instantly log changes, with voice-to-text support for hands-free use. Bridges manual habits with automation effortlessly.
Solo founders building SaaS products for retail inventory management targeting small retailers
Conversational texting interface that feels like chatting with staff, zero tech barrier.
edgy
Text to add/sell/check stock.
Full integration with WhatsApp Business.
Auto-text alerts to phone.
Speech-to-text for updates.
Morning stock summary text.
Text supplier reorder links.
Share bot with staff.
Query past transactions via text.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| whatsapp_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| quantity | int | No |
| threshold | int | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| content | text | No |
| type | text | No |
| processed | bool | No |
| timestamp | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/messages/inboundProcess incoming SMS/WhatsApp
/api/itemsGet stock for user
/api/alerts/sendTrigger SMS alert
/api/reports/dailyGenerate morning report
/api/voice/transcribeSpeech to text
20 items
200 items
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 250 | 2% | $150 | $1,800 |
| Month 6 | 1,500 | 6% | $2,700 | $32,400 |
SMS bot handles inventory so you don't touch an app.
Promote via SMS-friendly channels like local biz Craigslist ads. Partner with 3 retailer influencers on Twitter for shoutouts. Run $50 Facebook ad to 'small retail owners' offering free texts week.
Enterprise scale
Web/app only, complex
Text-first, instant accessibility
Network of shared supplier bots creates switching costs.
Messaging apps dominate comms; SMS open rates 98% vs email 20%.
Twilio costs scale
Tiered limits + bulk discounts
SMS compliance
Opt-in only + TCPA adherence
Success: Daily use
Success: 50 texts/user
Success: 200 signups
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