Google Messages AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Google Messages is Fossify Messages, 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 18 are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Google Messages are Molly, QUIK, FluffyChat and Right Messages.

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

    39 Fossify Messages alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Fossify Messages vs Google Messages Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Perfect FOSS alternative to Google Messages, lightweight and the ability to lock the app with biometrics. If you care about privacy/FOSS, then this is the best maintained app to stick with.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    better than google. simple and clean sms app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is privacy focused, has a good search and is much lighter than Google messages.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Fossify Messages is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Fossify Messages is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  2. Molly icon
     46 likes

    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    178 Molly alternatives

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    • 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
  3. QUIK icon
     20 likes

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

    26 QUIK alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. 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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    • 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
  5. Right Messages icon
     15 likes

    Fast SMS messenger with iOS 16 style interface. Free and no ads. Supports work with two SIM cards.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Deku SMS icon
     13 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...

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. 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+.

    38 Simple SMS Messenger alternatives

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    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  8. 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

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    • 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
  9. 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

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
     
  10. 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
     
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