Google Messages AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers - Page 2

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 17 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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Google Messages alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source + SMS Messaging + Privacy focused + Ad-free + No Tracking + Encrypted Chat and Android + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to 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...

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Google Messages alternatives page was last updated Nov 30, 2024
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  1. TeleGuard icon
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    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 /...

    157 TeleGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Encrypted Connection
    6.  Stickers
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

    TeleGuard VS Google Messages

     
  2. Google Chat icon
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    Google 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.

    62 Google Chat alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Google Chat Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Workspaces
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Collaborative Workspaces
    5.  Team Messaging
    6.  Calls

    Google Chat VS Google Messages

     
    Comments about Google Chat as an Alternative to Google Messages
    Marcus Holloway
    Negative Nov 30, 2024
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    Not a SMS text messaging app

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    • Google Chat is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
  3. gurk icon
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    Signal Messenger client for terminal. Written in Rust.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Text mode

    gurk VS Google Messages

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Nextcloud
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.5) is from December 2018

    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

    Nextcloud SMS VS Google Messages

     
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    Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

    51 Converse Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Converse Messenger Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  WEB3

    Converse Messenger VS Google Messages

     
  6. Axolotl icon
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    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...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch

    Axolotl Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption

    Axolotl VS Google Messages

     
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    At this point in the digital world, our personal digital metadata – not just our messages, but data about who talks to whom, when, and where – has been marketed, auctioned, and monetized hundreds of thousands of times over.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    xx messenger Features

    1.  WEB3
    2.  Based on Blockchain

    xx messenger VS Google Messages

     
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