I kind of get your point but giving up without trying is just sad, man. Startups have been taking on 'the big boys' for decades, and some of them ARE the 'big boys' now. Yeah, it's risky, but that's the game.
Omg, just chill folks. OP didn't mention anything about pricing on messages cuz it's likely freemium. The real question we should be asking is what those 'cool extra features' are. I'm stoked to see what they've cooked up that sets it apart from the rest. Super curious how they’re tackling …