GO SMS Pro Alternatives

GO SMS Pro is described as 'GO SMS PRO brings you cool UI, fast and convenient SMS/MMS experience. GO SMS Pro (yet FREE) is a huge enhancement for stock messaging app, much faster and more functions' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GO SMS Pro for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, Windows and Web-based apps. The best GO SMS Pro alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GO SMS Pro are WhatsApp, Fossify SMS Messenger, Zulip and QKSMS.

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GO SMS Pro alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Video Calling Apps or Group Chat Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GO SMS Pro.
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GO SMS PRO brings you cool UI, fast and convenient SMS/MMS experience. GO SMS Pro (yet FREE) is a huge enhancement for stock messaging app, much faster and more functions.

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GO SMS Pro alternatives page was last updated Feb 1, 2025
  1. Signal icon
     1233 likes

    Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.

    218 Signal alternatives
    Signal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Desktop Application
    12.  Stickers
    Signal iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Signal VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Signal a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceGO SMS Pro is Free and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGO SMS Pro is not according to our users
  2. WhatsApp icon
     842 likes

    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    251 WhatsApp alternatives
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 2
    +2
    WhatsApp screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear

    Top WhatsApp Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Custom Backgrounds
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Passkey Support
    WhatsApp iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    WhatsApp VS GO SMS Pro

    Is WhatsApp a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
    • WhatsApp is the most popular Web-based alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • WhatsApp is Free and ProprietaryGO SMS Pro is also Free and Proprietary
  3. Fossify SMS Messenger icon
     32 likes

    Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

    35 Fossify SMS Messenger alternatives
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 1
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 2
    +5
    Fossify SMS Messenger screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    Fossify SMS Messenger iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Fossify SMS Messenger VS GO SMS Pro

    Is this a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
    • Fossify SMS Messenger is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • Fossify SMS Messenger is Free and Open SourceGO SMS Pro is Free and Proprietary
    • Fossify SMS Messenger is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGO SMS Pro is not according to our users
  4. Zulip icon
     202 likes

    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    232 Zulip alternatives
    Zulip screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Zulip Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Chat Bot
    8.  Integrated File Sharing
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Third party integrations
    11. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    12.  Live topics
    Zulip iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Zulip VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Zulip a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
    • Zulip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceGO SMS Pro is Free and Proprietary
  5. QKSMS icon
     56 likes

    QKSMS brings a refreshingly beautiful and responsive Material Design touch to the stale state of text messaging.

    23 QKSMS alternatives
    QKSMS screenshot 1
    QKSMS screenshot 2
    +5
    QKSMS screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  SMS Messaging
    3.  MMS Messaging
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Material design
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from January 2023 (on v3.10 branch).

    QKSMS iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    QKSMS VS GO SMS Pro

    Is QKSMS a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  6. Deku SMS icon
     9 likes

    Deku SMS is a feature-rich, open-source default SMS app designed to enhance your messaging experience while prioritizing your privacy and security. With Deku SMS, you can seamlessly send and receive end-to-end encrypted SMS messages, ensuring that your conversations remain...

    23 Deku SMS alternatives
    Deku SMS screenshot 1
    Deku SMS screenshot 2
    +3
    Deku SMS screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  SMS Messaging
    Deku SMS iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Deku SMS VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Deku SMS a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  7. Simple SMS Messenger icon
     12 likes

    A great way to stay in touch with your relatives, by sending both SMS and MMS messages. The app properly handles group messaging too, just like blocking numbers from Android 7+.

    36 Simple SMS Messenger alternatives
    Simple SMS Messenger screenshot 1
    Simple SMS Messenger screenshot 2
    +2
    Simple SMS Messenger screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple languages
    Warning

    The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps

    Simple SMS Messenger iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Simple SMS Messenger VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Simple SMS Messenger a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  8. QUIK icon
     5 likes

    QUIK is an open source replacement to the stock messaging app on Android. It is a continuation of QKSMS.

    22 QUIK alternatives
    QUIK screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  SMS Messaging
    6.  MMS Messaging
    QUIK iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    QUIK VS GO SMS Pro

    Is QUIK a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  9. Tinode icon
     10 likes

    Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).

    174 Tinode alternatives
    iOS client

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Tinode Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  React
    Tinode iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Tinode VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Tinode a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
    • Tinode is the most popular SaaS alternative to GO SMS Pro.

    • Tinode is Free and Open SourceGO SMS Pro is Free and Proprietary
  10. Partisan SMS icon
     4 likes

    Partisan-SMS is based on the open-source SMS app QKSMS. P-SMS encrypts SMS messages to allow for peaceful protesters to communicate without authoritarian regimes being able to spy on them.

    20 Partisan SMS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  SMS Messaging
    Discontinued

    The last version is from May 2023, and it seems the development has been abandoned.

    Partisan SMS iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Partisan SMS VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Partisan SMS a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  11. Handcent SMS icon
     43 likes

    Handcent SMS is a free enhanced SMS and MMS application for Android.

    41 Handcent SMS alternatives
    Handcent SMS screenshot 1
    Handcent SMS screenshot 2
    +5
    Handcent SMS screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Wear

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Driving Mode
    3.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    4.  SMS Messaging
    5.  Speech Recognition
    6.  Task Scheduling
    Handcent SMS iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Handcent SMS VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Handcent SMS a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
  12. Nextcloud SMS icon
     1 like

    This Android app allows you to synchronize your SMS messages to a remote Nextcloud instance where you can read and backup them. It also allows you to restore your SMS messages to your Android phone.

    30 Nextcloud SMS alternatives
    Nextcloud SMS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Nextcloud

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    4.  SMS Messaging
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.5) is from December 2018

    Nextcloud SMS iconGO SMS Pro Icon

    Nextcloud SMS VS GO SMS Pro

    Is Nextcloud SMS a good alternative to GO SMS Pro?
     
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