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Real people. All in the U.S.

Text a good friend. A real one.

Get matched with your own texter, a real person who's fun to talk to, remembers your day and actually texts back. Pick the style that fits you and start today.

Plans from $19/month after your trial. Cancel anytime online.

  • Every reply typed by a real person. Never a bot.
  • The same texter every time, so they get to know you.
  • Works in your regular texting app. Nothing to download.
Maya
Playful texter · example chat
ok random question. best breakfast food, go
Hash browns. Extra crispy. I will not be taking questions at this time.
bold. what about pancakes
Pancakes are a vehicle for syrup and we both know it.
Real people, all in the U.S.Every reply typed by a person. No bots.
The same texter every timeSomeone who remembers what you said.
Friendly, never romanticClear rules that keep it kind and safe.
Cancel anytime, onlineNo calls, no hoops, no hidden fees.
How it works

Three steps. About two minutes.

1

Pick your style

Playful, Good listener, Straight talker, Hype friend or Deep thinker. You can switch anytime.

2

Start your trial

Choose a plan and start with 7 days for $1.99. We match you with a real texter who fits your style.

3

Get your first text

Your texter says hi within 15 minutes during our hours. Save the number and text like you would with a friend.

What it is

Good conversation, on your schedule.

textgf is for the moments you'd text a friend: something funny happened, you've got news, the day was long, or you just want someone to talk to.

  • A real person who's matched to how you like to talk.
  • Continuity. Your texter keeps notes so the conversation picks up where you left off.
  • Easy. Plain text messages in the app you already use.

What it isn't

Clear lines keep textgf friendly for everyone.

  • Not dating. No romance, no flirting, no sexual content.
  • No meeting up. Texters never meet subscribers or share contact details.
  • Not therapy. Texters are good company, not counselors or a crisis line.
  • Not a bot. No AI writes your replies.
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Pricing

Start for $1.99. Stay because you want to.

Plans are based on replies from your texter each month. Text them as much as you like.

Hello

A check-in most days

$19/month
First 7 days for $1.99
  • 40 replies from your texter each month
  • Replies within a few hours
  • Your own matched texter
  • Text as much as you like
  • Switch styles anytime
Start with Hello

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Texting throughout the day

$99/month
First 7 days for $1.99
  • 280 replies from your texter each month
  • Replies within 15 minutes during your chosen hours
  • Your own matched texter, plus a named backup
  • Choose your texting hours
  • Priority matching and style switches
Start with Close

Every plan starts with 7 days for $1.99 (up to 15 replies), then renews monthly. Cancel anytime online. Need more? Add 50 replies for $25.

Our texters

Real people, carefully chosen.

Every textgf texter lives and works in the United States. They're warm, reliable, good writers, and they're trained on our guidelines before they ever send a text.

Meet our standards

U.S.-based

All texters live and work in the U.S.

Screened

Interviewed, writing-tested and background-checked.

Trained

On their style, our boundaries and when to point to real help.

Human

Every reply typed by a person. Never AI.

Questions

Good questions.

Is it really a real person?

Yes. Every reply is written by a real person, and every one of our texters is based in the United States. No bots write your texts.

Is this dating?

No. textgf is friendly conversation, nothing more. There is no romance, no flirting, no sexual content, and you and your texter never meet in person.

Is this therapy?

No. Our texters are good company, not therapists, counselors or clinicians, and textgf is not a crisis service. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.

How does the trial work?

Every plan starts with 7 days for $1.99, including up to 15 replies from your texter. After 7 days your plan renews monthly at its regular price unless you cancel before the trial ends.

What counts as a reply?

One text from your texter is one reply. If your phone splits a long text into pieces, it still counts as one. You can send as many texts as you like; only your texter's replies count toward your plan.

How do I cancel?

Anytime, online, in a couple of clicks from the Manage subscription link in our footer or your receipt email. You can also email us. Canceling stops future charges; you keep texting until the end of the period you've paid for.

Do I always text the same person?

Yes. You're matched with one primary texter who gets to know you. If they're away, a backup who can see your conversation notes covers so you're never left hanging.

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Someone good to talk to is one text away.

Pick your style, get matched with a real person in the U.S., and start texting today. 7 days for $1.99, then cancel anytime.

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