Google Messages AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps
The best Group 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 11 are Group Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Group Chat App alternatives to Google Messages are FluffyChat, Simple SMS Messenger, Right Messages and Speek!.
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Google Messages alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Group Chat Apps or Video Calling Apps. Other popular filters includes Android + Open Source + SMS Messaging + Privacy focused + Ad-free + No Tracking + Encrypted Chat and Android + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Google Messages.- Instant Messenger
- Free • Proprietary
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- Free • Open Source
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- Android
- F-Droid
Molly VS Google Messages
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196 FluffyChat alternativesFluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
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- iPhone
- Android Tablet
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- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- Ubuntu Touch
- F-Droid
- Matrix.org
FluffyChat VS Google Messages
Comments about FluffyChat as an Alternative to Google Messages
Hayalci HayalciFluffyChat Doesn't have SMS capabilities.
Marcus HollowayYet 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.
36 Simple SMS Messenger alternativesA 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+.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Slovakia
EU
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- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
WarningThe 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 VS Google Messages
11 Right Messages alternativesFast SMS messenger with iOS 16 style interface. Free and no ads. Supports work with two SIM cards.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Android
- Android Tablet
Right Messages VS Google Messages
85 Speek! alternativesSpeek! is the first messenger that is anonymous and censorship-resistant by design. Speek! messenger encrypts all messages and is secure, private and decentralized.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
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- Android
DiscontinuedThe latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.
Speek! VS Google Messages
187 Status alternativesStatus 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.
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- Free • Open Source
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Germany- EU
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- F-Droid
- APK Downloader
Status VS Google Messages
Comments about Status as an Alternative to Google Messages
Hayalci HayalciDoesn't have SMS functionality
Marcus HollowayNot a SMS text messaging app and therefore should not be listed as an alternative to such
61 Sphinx Chat alternativesSphinx.chat lets you use your lightning node to talk to anyone else who is running lightning and a sphinx compatible chat client.
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Sphinx Chat VS Google Messages
Comments about Sphinx Chat as an Alternative to Google Messages
Marcus HollowayNot a SMS text messaging app, so should not be listed as an alternative to such
60 Google Chat alternativesGoogle Chat is an intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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United States
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Google Chat VS Google Messages
Comments about Google Chat as an Alternative to Google Messages
Marcus HollowayNot a SMS text messaging app
30 Nextcloud SMS alternativesThis 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.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Android
- Nextcloud
DiscontinuedThe latest version (2.0.5) is from December 2018
Nextcloud SMS VS Google Messages
38 Axolotl alternativesAxolotl 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...
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- Free • Open Source
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- Windows
- Linux
- Ubuntu Touch
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Axolotl VS Google Messages
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.