Companies that use SlickText

Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 139 companies that use SlickText

I noticed something striking about SlickText users: they're overwhelmingly e-commerce companies running subscription or loyalty-based businesses on Shopify. The presence of Shopify in 102 companies, appearing nearly 20 times more often than baseline, tells me these are digital-first retailers. But what's really revealing is the cluster of retention and subscription tools alongside it.

The pairing of SlickText with Recharge (60.7x more likely) and Smile.io (88.9x more likely) shows these companies are deeply focused on customer lifetime value rather than one-time transactions. They're using SMS marketing to support subscription renewal reminders, loyalty program updates, and repeat purchase campaigns. The extremely high correlation with Postscript, another SMS platform appearing 111 times more often, suggests they're either testing multiple SMS solutions or using complementary features for different campaign types. Appstle's 200x correlation, despite only 5 companies, reinforces the subscription commerce theme since it's another subscription management platform.

The full stack reveals these are marketing-led growth companies, likely in the scaling phase. They've moved beyond basic Shopify setups and invested in sophisticated retention infrastructure. These aren't early-stage startups testing product-market fit, nor are they enterprise retailers with custom solutions. They're in that sweet spot where they have proven product demand and are optimizing for repeat revenue through multiple touchpoints. The emphasis on loyalty programs, subscriptions, and SMS suggests they understand their customer acquisition costs and are fighting to maximize each customer relationship.

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 139 companies that use SlickText

I noticed SlickText attracts a distinct type of business: direct-to-consumer companies with physical touchpoints. These aren't software startups or B2B service providers. They run retail stores, hospitality venues, gyms, salons, healthcare facilities, and consumer product brands. They sell olive oil, workout supplements, jewelry, activewear, car washes, and toys. Many operate franchise or multi-location models. The common thread is they have real customers walking through real doors or receiving physical products, and they need a direct line to communicate with those customers.

These are predominantly established, profitable small to mid-sized businesses. The employee counts cluster between 10 and 500 people, with very few showing any venture funding. They've moved past startup survival mode but aren't enterprise-scale corporations. They have the revenue to invest in marketing tools but still operate with the agility and personal touch of smaller organizations.