QKSMS Alternatives

QKSMS is described as 'brings a refreshingly beautiful and responsive Material Design touch to the stale state of text messaging' and is a popular app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to QKSMS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Android Wear, iPhone and Chrome OS apps. The best QKSMS alternative is Simple SMS Messenger, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QKSMS are Silence IM, Google Messages, Messages and KryptEY.

QKSMS alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers but may also be Encrypted Chat Apps or Group Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of QKSMS.

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

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Simple SMS Messenger
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
26 Simple SMS Messenger alternatives
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+.
- - Simple SMS Messenger is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to QKSMS.
- - Simple SMS Messenger is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to QKSMS.
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Simple SMS Messenger Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Simple SMS Messenger without registration.
2. Privacy focusedSimple SMS Messenger is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Dark ModeSimple SMS Messenger supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Ad-freeSimple SMS Messenger doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. LightweightSimple SMS Messenger consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. No TrackingSimple SMS Messenger will not track you or use your personal data.
FOSS
SMS Messaging
Multiple languages
Silence IM
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Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
51 Silence IM alternatives
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.
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Silence IM Features
GPLv3
SMS Messaging
Desktop Application
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
Google Messages
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Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Windows
Online
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Android Wear
28 Google Messages alternatives
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.
- - Google Messages is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to QKSMS.
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Google Messages Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionGoogle Messages has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
SMS Messaging
Messages
Text messaging
Desktop Application
Messages
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Free • Proprietary
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple Watch
57 Messages alternatives
Stay connected to the people and conversations that matter most.
- - Messages is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to QKSMS.
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Messages Features
Desktop Application
Team Messaging
KryptEY
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Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Android
F-Droid
49 KryptEY alternatives
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.
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KryptEY Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionKryptEY has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Input Method
Privacy
Messenger
Partisan SMS
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Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Android
16 Partisan SMS alternatives
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.
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Partisan SMS Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionPartisan SMS has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Ad-freePartisan SMS doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Privacy focusedPartisan SMS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
SMS Messaging
Add a screenshot
Handcent SMS
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Freemium • Proprietary
Android
Android Wear
40 Handcent SMS alternatives
Handcent SMS is a free enhanced SMS and MMS application for Android.
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Handcent SMS Features
1. Text to SpeechHandcent SMS allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Handcent SMS.
Driving Mode
SMS/Text Message Backup
SMS Messaging
Speech Recognition
Task Scheduling
Pulse SMS
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
Android Wear
Firefox
25 Pulse SMS alternatives
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.
- - Pulse SMS is the most popular Linux alternative to QKSMS.
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Pulse SMS Features
1. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Pulse SMS.
Text from any device
SMS/Text Message Backup
Sms from PC
Nextcloud SMS
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Android
Nextcloud
25 Nextcloud SMS alternatives
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.
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Nextcloud SMS Features
1. No TrackingNextcloud SMS will not track you or use your personal data.
2. LightweightNextcloud SMS consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Ad-freeNextcloud SMS doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedNextcloud SMS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
SMS/Text Message Backup
Sync SMS
SMS Messaging
Nextcloud integration
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Mood Messenger
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Freemium • Proprietary
Android
12 Mood Messenger alternatives
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.
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Mood Messenger Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionMood Messenger has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
GIF Making
Change Caller ID
SMS/Text Message Backup
Theme Customization
Secret chats
Send later
Hidden chat
SMS Messaging
Google Maps integration
Textra
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Freemium • Proprietary
Android
Android Tablet
10 Textra alternatives
Textra is a seriously beautiful, feature rich SMS and MMS app.
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Textra Features
Compatible with Android Wear
Compatible with Pushbullet
Message blocker / blacklisting
Automatic video & picture compression
Quick voice memos
Autopause gifs
GO SMS Pro
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Free • Proprietary
Android
Android Wear
35 GO SMS Pro alternatives
GO SMS PRO brings you cool UI, fast and convenient SMS/MMS experience. GO SMS Pro (yet FREE) is a huge enhancement for stock messaging app, much faster and more functions.
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GO SMS Pro Features
SMS Messaging