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The best alternative to Google Messages is Simple SMS Messenger, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Google Messages and four of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Google Messages are Status, mySMS and signal-cli.

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Google Messages alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Instant Messengers 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. Simple SMS Messenger icon

    Simple SMS Messenger

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    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+.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Warning

    The 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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple languages

    Simple SMS Messenger VS Google Messages

     
  2. Status icon

    Status

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    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.

    185 Status alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
    Status screenshot 1
    Status screenshot 2
    Status screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Desktop Application
    6.  Stickers

    Status VS Google Messages

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

    Doesn't have SMS functionality

    Marcus Holloway
    Negative •Nov 30, 2024
    0

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

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    Status icon
    • Status is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Status is Decentralized and Privacy focusedGoogle Messages is not according to our users
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    mySMS

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    mysms Messenger is a completely free messaging service that supports texting on your smartphone, computer and tablet. mysms works cross-platform and is always free of charge. Stay connected with your friends and family no matter where they are.

    29 mySMS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    On Mac

    mySMS Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Sms from PC
    4.  Send & Receive SMS
    5.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    6. Evernote icon  Evernote integration

    mySMS VS Google Messages

     
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    signal-cli

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    signal-cli is a commandline interface for the Signal messenger. It supports registering, verifying, sending and receiving messages. signal-cli uses a patched libsignal-service-java, extracted from the Signal-Android source code.

    37 signal-cli alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free

    signal-cli VS Google Messages

     
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