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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, Android + Open Source and Encrypted Chat. 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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    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+.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  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.

    176 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    Comments about Status as an Alternative to Google Messages
    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

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

     14 likes
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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