Pulse SMS Alternatives

Pulse SMS is described as 'Access messages everywhere Whether you are working at your computer, reading on your tablet, or watching the game on your TV. Pulse is with you everywhere, so you never miss a message' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pulse SMS for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, iPhone, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Pulse SMS alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pulse SMS are KDE Connect, Fossify Messages, Molly and QKSMS.

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Pulse SMS alternatives page was last updated Mar 18, 2024
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  1. Signal icon

    Signal

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    An open-source messaging app emphasizing privacy with encrypted communication. Share texts, calls, photos, and videos without ads or trackers, available across major platforms. Developed by Signal Technology Foundation and praised globally for security measures.

    219 Signal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    Signal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Calling
    5.  Self Destructing Messages
    6.  Private messaging
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Encrypted Connection
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Desktop Application
    12.  Secure Chat

    Signal VS Pulse SMS

     

    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Pulse SMS.

    • Signal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pulse SMS.

    • Signal is Free and Open SourcePulse SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPulse SMS is not according to our users
  2. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    73 KDE Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking

    KDE Connect VS Pulse SMS

     

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Pulse SMS.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourcePulse SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedPulse SMS is not according to our users
  4. Fossify Messages icon

    Fossify Messages

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    Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.

    33 Fossify Messages alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Messages screenshot 1
    Fossify Messages screenshot 2
    Fossify Messages screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Text messaging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline

    Fossify Messages VS Pulse SMS

     
  5. Molly icon

    Molly

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    Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.

    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.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  SOCKS proxy client and server

    Molly VS Pulse SMS

     
  6. QKSMS icon

    QKSMS

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    QKSMS brings a refreshingly beautiful and responsive Material Design touch to the stale state of text messaging.

    23 QKSMS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    QKSMS screenshot 1
    QKSMS screenshot 2
    QKSMS screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from January 2023 (on v3.10 branch).

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  SMS Messaging
    3.  MMS Messaging
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Material design

    QKSMS VS Pulse SMS

     
  7. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

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

    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
    FluffyChat screenshot 1
    FluffyChat screenshot 2
    FluffyChat screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

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

    FluffyChat VS Pulse SMS

     

    • FluffyChat is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pulse SMS.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourcePulse SMS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FluffyChat is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightPulse SMS is not according to our users
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    QUIK

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    QUIK is an open source replacement to the stock messaging app on Android. It is a continuation of QKSMS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    QUIK screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  MMS Messaging

    QUIK VS Pulse SMS

     
  10. Phone Link icon

    Phone Link

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    Link your Android phone or iPhone¹ and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls and more – all right on your PC.

    31 Phone Link alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Phone Link screenshot 1

    Phone Link Features

    1.  Sms from PC
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Mobile mirroring
    7.  Share Clipboard

    Phone Link VS Pulse SMS

     
  11. Valent icon

    Valent

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    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
    Valent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9.  Gtk
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Remote File Access
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    Valent VS Pulse SMS

     
  12. Google Messages icon

    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 to your contacts.

    35 Google Messages alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    Google Messages screenshot 1
    Google Messages screenshot 2
    Google Messages screenshot 3

    Google Messages Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  SMS Messaging
    4.  Messages
    5.  Text messaging
    6.  Desktop Application

    Google Messages VS Pulse SMS

     
  13. Deku SMS icon

    Deku SMS

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    Deku SMS is a feature-rich, open-source default SMS app designed to enhance your messaging experience while prioritizing your privacy and security. With Deku SMS, you can seamlessly send and receive end-to-end encrypted SMS messages, ensuring that your conversations remain...

    23 Deku SMS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Deku SMS screenshot 1
    Deku SMS screenshot 2
    Deku SMS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SMS Messaging
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free

    Deku SMS VS Pulse SMS

     
  14. Soduto icon

    Soduto

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    Soduto for macOS allows your computer to communicate and share information with other devices: Android, Linux or other Macs. Want to copy-paste content across your devices? Browse remote files? Send SMS straight from the desktop? Or maybe simply share a link?

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
    Soduto screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit in January 2022

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Remote File Access
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Battery level report
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  SMS Messaging
    8.  Notifications

    Soduto VS Pulse SMS

     
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