Pulse SMS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps

The best Group 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 seven of them are Group Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Group Chat App alternatives to Pulse SMS are Molly, FluffyChat, Simple SMS Messenger and Status.

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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 Apr 16, 2022

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.
216 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. No Tracking
11. Encrypted Connection
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.
184 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
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FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
183 FluffyChat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Video Calling 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

Simple SMS Messenger
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+.
32 Simple SMS Messenger alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Simple SMS Messenger Features
1. SMS Messaging
2. No registration required
3. Dark Mode
4. Lightweight
5. Multiple languages
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Warning
The Simple Mobile Tools suite of mobile apps have been bought by ZipoApps in December 2023, and now show some ads, while not being open source anymore. If you're looking for something similar to the original Simple Mobile Tools apps, you should take a look at the Fossify suite of apps (listed on AlternativeTo). More information here: Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps, sparks controversy over future of open source apps
Simple SMS Messenger VS Pulse SMS
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Status
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.
181 Status alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- F-Droid
- APK Downloader
Status Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Decentralized
3. Privacy focused
4. Blockchain
5. Peer-To-Peer
6. Stickers
7. Desktop Application
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Status 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.
60 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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Nextcloud SMS
This Android app allows you to synchronize your SMS messages to a remote Nextcloud instance where you can read and backup them. It also allows you to restore your SMS messages to your Android phone.
28 Nextcloud SMS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Instant Messenger
- Group Chat App
Platforms
- Android
- Nextcloud
Nextcloud SMS Features
1. Lightweight
2. Ad-free
3. No Tracking
4. Privacy focused
5. SMS/Text Message Backup
6. SMS Messaging
7. Nextcloud integration
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Nextcloud SMS VS Pulse SMS
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