mySMS Alternatives

    mySMS is described as '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' and is an app in the Backup & Sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to mySMS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Online / Web-based, iPhone, Android Tablet and Windows. The best alternative is WhatsApp, which is free. Other great apps like mySMS are Hangouts (Free), Pushbullet (Freemium), Zulip (Free Personal, Open Source) and WeChat (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Apr 4, 2021
    1. WhatsApp is an iPhone and Android messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.
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    2. Hangouts is a messaging app that lets you send and receive messages, photos and more, and even start free video and voice calls – one to one or with a group!
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      Hangouts vs mySMS opinions
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      Hangouts only allows cross-platform SMS access of a Google Voice number.
      Negative comment • about 4 years ago

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      Requires internet for both parties.
      Negative comment • over 5 years ago

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    4. Pushbullet is the easiest and fastest way to send links, pictures, files, lists, notes, and more right into your phone's notification tray, to your computer, or to a friend, really fast.
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    5. Zulip is a group chat app in which messages are threaded by topic, helping you have long-running, organized conversations.
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      Zulip is listed as an alternative to MySMS, but does not mention SMS capability on its site.
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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    6. WeChat

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Android
      • iPhone
      • Blackberry
      • Windows S
      • Android Tablet
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      • iPad
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      WeChat is a complete mobile communication and private social networking app. Free, cross-platform, and full-featured, WeChat is the best way to keep in touch with everyone you care about.
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    8. 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.
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    9. Mightytext

      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Online
      • Android
      • Android Tablet
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      Send & Receive SMS Text Messages from your computer. Sync'd with your Android # Free. Send & Receive Text Messages from your Computer, sync'd with your Android phone!
      Almost everyone thinks Mightytext is a great alternative to mySMS.
    10. aTalk is an XMPP client that supports the following features:* Instant messaging in plain text and End-to-End encryption with OMEMO or OTR* OMEMO encryption is available during multi-user group chat session, giving users maximum privacy and security* Supports both voice...
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    11. The unlimited 1-click video calling No time limits. No downloads. Send unlimited links with free dial-in, free 50 person calls, and recording. All on your own subdomain.
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    12. Tinode

      • Free • Open Source
      • Online
      • Android
      • iPhone
      • Self-Hosted
      • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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      Fully open source instant messaging server and clients. No proprietary components or non-free dependencies. Backend in pure Go (GPL 3.0), with a command-line administration tool in python + gRPC. Clients for Android, iPhone, and Web - ReactJS (all licensed under Apache 2.0).
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