Google Messages AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps

The best Video Calling 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 nine of them are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to Google Messages are FluffyChat, Speek!, TeleGuard and Google Chat.

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  1. Molly icon

    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    190 Molly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure Chat
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Monero exchange
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  SOCKS proxy client and server

    Molly VS Google Messages

     
    Comments about Molly as an Alternative to Google Messages
    Marcus Holloway
    Negative •Nov 30, 2024
    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.

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    • 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

    FluffyChat

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    FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.

    196 FluffyChat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
    • Matrix.org
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Voice messages
    4.  Encrypted Chat
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  VoiP Calls
    11.  Two-factor Authentication

    FluffyChat VS Google Messages

     
    Comments about FluffyChat as an Alternative to Google Messages
    Hayalci Hayalci
    Negative •Jan 17, 2023
    4

    FluffyChat Doesn't have SMS capabilities.

    Marcus Holloway
    Negative •Nov 30, 2024
    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.

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    • FluffyChat is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Google Messages.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • FluffyChat is Decentralized and Privacy focusedGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  4. Speek! icon

    Speek!

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

    85 Speek! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Speek! screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.7.0) is from July 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Serverless
    5.  Anticensorship
    6.  Anonymous Chat
    7.  Peer-To-Peer

    Speek! VS Google Messages

     
  5. TeleGuard icon

    TeleGuard

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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 /...

    159 TeleGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

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

     
  6. Google Chat icon

    Google Chat

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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.

    60 Google Chat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Chat screenshot 1

    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
    0

    Not a SMS text messaging app

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    • Google Chat is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
  7. Axolotl icon

    Axolotl

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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...

    38 Axolotl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
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    Axolotl Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption

    Axolotl VS Google Messages

     
  9. Peer Calls icon

    Peer Calls

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    Make video calls to anybody in the world with a private connection. Share the conversation by sharing url.

    86 Peer Calls alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Peer Calls screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebRTC
    4.  Clipboard monitoring
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    Peer Calls VS Google Messages

     

    • Peer Calls is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Messages.

    • Peer Calls is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Peer Calls is Privacy focusedGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  10. DANIAN icon

    DANIAN

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    Connect, Create, and Collaborate without giving up your Privacy.

    148 DANIAN alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    DANIAN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Gantt-charts
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Private Chat
    12.  Anonymous Chat

    DANIAN VS Google Messages

     

    • DANIAN is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Messages.

    • DANIAN is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Messages.

    • DANIAN is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • DANIAN is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  11. Quadrix icon

    Quadrix

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    -Minimal, simple, multi-platform chat client for the Matrix protocol -No data collection whatsoever -Does not support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) -No customization, no widgets, no bots, no phone calls -Integrated video-conferencing with Element Call -Programmed with ReactXP -Rea.

    53 Quadrix alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    The latest update is from November 2023, and some of the apps are not available anymore.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Matrix Protocol
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  Audio Calling

    Quadrix VS Google Messages

     
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