Handcent SMS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Handcent SMS is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Handcent SMS and 15 are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Handcent SMS are WhatsApp, Fossify Messages, Zulip and QUIK.

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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    216 Signal alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Snapcraft
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Handcent SMS.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightHandcent SMS is not according to our users
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    WhatsApp

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    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.

    248 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    • WhatsApp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • WhatsApp is Free and ProprietaryHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Fossify Messages icon

    Fossify Messages

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

    37 Fossify Messages alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Fossify Messages is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Fossify Messages is Free and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fossify Messages is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableHandcent SMS is not according to our users
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    Zulip

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    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.

    221 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    • Zulip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zulip is Privacy focusedHandcent SMS is not according to our users
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    QUIK

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

    24 QUIK alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Google Messages

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    Messages is Google's communications app for Android to helps send and receive SMS and MMS messages. You can also send group texts as well as your favorite pictures, videos and even audio messages to your contacts.

    37 Google Messages alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
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  9. Deku SMS icon

    Deku SMS

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    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...

    25 Deku SMS alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Simple SMS Messenger icon

    Simple SMS Messenger

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    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+.

    37 Simple SMS Messenger alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary (GPL-3.0)

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    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Nextcloud SMS

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Nextcloud
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  13. Tinode icon

    Tinode

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    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).

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Tinode is the most popular SaaS alternative to Handcent SMS.

    • Tinode is Free and Open SourceHandcent SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. BiP Messenger icon

    BiP Messenger

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    With BiP, you can send pictures and videos, documents, audio files, locations as well as text messages. Holding the microphone button is enough to send the audio recording.?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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