Google Messages Alternatives

Google Messages is described as '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 to your contacts' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Messages for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPhone, F-Droid and Linux apps. The best Google Messages alternative is Fossify Messages, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Messages are Molly, QKSMS, QUIK and FluffyChat.

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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, 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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  1. 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.

    175 Status alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • APK Downloader
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    Hayalci Hayalci
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    4

    Doesn't have SMS functionality

    Marcus Holloway
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    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
  2. 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 /...

    145 TeleGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Google Chat

    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin...

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  6. Copy SMS Code - OTP Helper icon

    Copy SMS Code - OTP Helper

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    An open-source application that allows you to copy OTP and codes from SMS and notifications automatically by reading all of your notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. mySMS icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Google Chat

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    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin controls, compliance, and advanced search.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Marcus Holloway
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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
  10. Mood Messenger icon

    Mood Messenger

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    Mood is a text messaging app for your SMS & MMS that is different from your stock Android SMS app. Simple, beautiful and effective, it replaces your default SMS application to bring you unique features and contents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Sphinx Chat icon

    Sphinx Chat

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    Sphinx.chat lets you use your lightning node to talk to anyone else who is running lightning and a sphinx compatible chat client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Marcus Holloway
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    Not a SMS text messaging app, so should not be listed as an alternative to such

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    • Sphinx Chat is Free and Open SourceGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
  12. Partisan SMS icon

    Partisan SMS

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    Partisan-SMS is based on the open-source SMS app QKSMS. P-SMS encrypts SMS messages to allow for peaceful protesters to communicate without authoritarian regimes being able to spy on them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  13. Wamoca icon

    Wamoca

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    Wamoca is a powerful tool designed to help businesses streamline their marketing efforts through WhatsApp. With Wamoca, you can create, manage, and analyze personalized campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Wamoca is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Messages.

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

    • Wamoca is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Messages is Free and Proprietary
    • Wamoca is LightweightGoogle Messages is not according to our users
  14. chompSMS icon

    chompSMS

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    You love your Android phone as much as we do? You SMS all the time? Then chompSMS is for you: it's so convenient, and has a great user interface with chat style text bubbles. For those paying high SMS rates (international or no plan) there's also the option to send much...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    chompSMS Text Conversations
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  15. SMS Organizer icon

    SMS Organizer

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    An incredible SMS handling app by Microsoft that very cleverly organises SMSes into clear, and incredibly helpful and accurate tabs. It uses on system AI to give you fairly accurate financial summary based on SMSes received.

    13 SMS Organizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Backup your messages
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