Pulse SMS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Encrypted Chat Apps

The best Encrypted Chat alternative to Pulse SMS is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pulse SMS and eight of them are Encrypted Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Encrypted Chat App alternatives to Pulse SMS are Molly, FluffyChat, KryptEY and ChatSecure.

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Pulse SMS alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Encrypted Chat Apps or Group Chat Apps. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pulse SMS.

Pulse SMS

Freemium • Proprietary

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.

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Pulse SMS alternatives page was last updated Jun 1, 2023

Signal
Signal is a messaging app with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all the features expected from a modern IM app. Signal has received a lot of praise from all around the world for its security and privacy-respecting technologies.
215 Signal alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Video Calling App
- Instant Messenger
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Debian
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Top Signal Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Encrypted Chat
3. Privacy focused
4. Security focused
5. Ad-free
6. Video Calling
7. Instant Messaging
8. Self Destructing Messages
9. Private messaging
10. Encrypted Connection
11. No Tracking
12. Mobile friendly
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Signal VS Pulse SMS
Is Signal a good alternative to 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

Molly
Molly is an independent Signal fork for Android.
183 Molly alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Molly Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Secure Chat
3. No Tracking
4. Text messaging
5. Cloud Sync
6. Privacy focused
7. Dark Mode
8. Ad-free
9. SOCKS proxy client and server
10. Monero exchange
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Molly VS Pulse SMS
Is Molly a good alternative to Pulse SMS?

FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
182 FluffyChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Flathub
- Ubuntu Touch
- F-Droid
- iPad
- Snapcraft
- Android Tablet
FluffyChat Features
1. Matrix Protocol
2. Decentralized
3. Voice messages
4. End-to-End Encryption
5. Privacy focused
6. Security focused
7. Ad-free
8. Dark Mode
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FluffyChat VS Pulse SMS
Is FluffyChat a good alternative to 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 and Privacy focusedPulse SMS is not according to our users

KryptEY
Android keyboard for secure E2EE communication through the signal protocol in any messenger. Communicate securely and independent, regardless of the legal situation or whether messengers use E2EE.
54 KryptEY alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
KryptEY Features
End-to-End Encryption
Input Method
Privacy
Messenger
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KryptEY VS Pulse SMS
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ChatSecure
ChatSecure is a free and open source messaging app that features OTR encryption over XMPP. You can connect to your existing accounts on Facebook or Google, create new accounts on public XMPP servers(including via Tor), or even connect to your own server for extra security.
112 ChatSecure alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
ChatSecure Features
Hidden chat
Xmpp
Integrated File Sharing
OTR
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ChatSecure VS Pulse SMS
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Silence IM
Protect your communication in transit and on your phone. Silence (formerly SMSSecure) is a full replacement for the default text messaging application: all messages are encrypted locally and messages to other Silence users are encrypted over the air.
59 Silence IM alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Android
Silence IM Features
SMS Messaging
GPLv3
Desktop Application
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Discontinued
Silence seems to be discontinued, the only commits for a long time have been translations and not code updates.https://git.silence.dev/Silence/Silence-Android/-/commits/master
Silence IM VS Pulse SMS
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Partisan SMS
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.
19 Partisan SMS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Encrypted Chat App
Platforms
- Android
Partisan SMS Features
1. Ad-free
2. Privacy focused
3. No Tracking
4. End-to-End Encryption
5. Lightweight
6. Dark Mode
7. SMS Messaging
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Discontinued
The last version is from May 2023, and it seems the development has been abandoned.
Partisan SMS VS Pulse SMS
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TeleGuard
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 /...
159 TeleGuard alternatives
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License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- Encrypted Chat App
- Video Calling App
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Mac
- Linux
- Snapcraft
TeleGuard Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Privacy focused
3. Security focused
4. VoiP Calls
5. Ad-free
6. Multiple languages
7. Encrypted Connection
8. Stickers
9. Integrated File Sharing
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TeleGuard VS Pulse SMS
Is TeleGuard a good alternative to Pulse SMS?