Google Messages AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Encrypted Chat Apps

The best Encrypted Chat alternative to Google Messages is Molly, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Google Messages and ten of them are Encrypted Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Encrypted Chat App alternatives to Google Messages are FluffyChat, Messages, Status and TeleGuard.

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  1. Molly icon
     46 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    178 Molly alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Molly vs Google Messages Comments
    Marcus Holloway
    Negative
    0

    Molly is a very good Signal app, but it is not a good alternative to SMS or RCS chat apps since it does not have this functionality. It's great if you want to communicate via Signal, which is something entirely separate from traditional text messaging.

    • Molly is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Molly is Privacy focusedGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  2. FluffyChat icon
     37 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    188 FluffyChat alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
     
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    FluffyChat vs Google Messages Comments
    Hayalci Hayalci
    Negative
    5

    FluffyChat Doesn't have SMS capabilities.

    Marcus Holloway
    Negative
    1

    Yet another app listed as an alternative to a SMS text messaging app, which doesn't have SMS text messaging capabilities. This app is probably excellent, but it's a poor alternative to traditional text messaging apps when it does not support SMS.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • FluffyChat is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  3. Status icon
     22 likes

    Status combines a private messenger, secure crypto wallet, and Ethereum Web3 DApp browser into one powerful communication tool. Chat with friends and growing communities. Buy, sell, store, and exchange digital assets.

    174 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
     
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    Status vs Google Messages Comments
    Hayalci Hayalci
    Negative
    4

    Doesn't have SMS functionality

    Marcus Holloway
    Negative
    0

    Not a SMS text messaging app and therefore should not be listed as an alternative to such

    • Status is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Status is Privacy focusedGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  4. TeleGuard icon
     8 likes

    TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. TeleGuard servers are located in Switzerland, they are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU /...

    144 TeleGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
     
  5. Speek! icon
     12 likes

    Speek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Vidar icon
     3 likes

    Vidar is an open-source end-to-end encrypted SMS application utilizing the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES256) to send symmetrically encrypted messages. Unlike most messaging apps, Vidar operates entirely over SMS; this eliminates the need for internet access or external...

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Axolotl icon
     5 likes

    Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  9. Uup icon
     Like

    Reclaim your privacy With Uup. Just download the app and start chatting. Uup App is based on asymmetric encryption. Private key is generated based on the device and it doesn't need any email, mobile number or anything else to work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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