textPlus Alternatives

textPlus is described as 'The best way to send unlimited text messages from your android, iPhone, iPod, kindle, and windows devices with your textPlus phone number free and calling for just pennies' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to textPlus for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best textPlus alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like textPlus are Telegram, WhatsApp, Wire and Zulip.

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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.

    215 Signal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    • Signal is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to textPlus.

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

    • Signal is Free and Open SourcetextPlus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Signal is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweighttextPlus is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2074 likes
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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    284 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to textPlus.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietarytextPlus is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight, Privacy focused and Security-focusedtextPlus is not according to our users
  4. WhatsApp icon

    WhatsApp

     849 likes
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    Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.

    249 WhatsApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
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    Textmagic

    Cloud-based SMS messaging service provides bulk text notifications, alerts, and campaigns. Features 2-way chat, contact management, API, mobile keywords, polling, analytics, toll-free and scheduled messaging, flexible pricing, an...

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  6. Wire icon

    Wire

     311 likes
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    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    282 Wire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Wire is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to textPlus.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourcetextPlus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedtextPlus is not according to our users
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    Zulip

     262 likes
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    222 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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  10. Whereby icon

    Whereby

     78 likes
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    Video conversations with up to 8 people in your browser - no downloads, no login. Just name your channel and you are on. Works in all modern browsers, even mobile.

    127 Whereby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. TextNow icon

    TextNow

     19 likes
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    TextNow helps its users stay connected by providing them with a free, unlimited text and calling app that is fit for every budget - even $0.

    25 TextNow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Kik

     56 likes
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    Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.

    92 Kik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
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    Stream and interact with your viewers in the live-chat or invite them in the guestbox.
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    Tinode

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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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    iOS client
     
  14. Talkatone icon

    Talkatone

     21 likes
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    Talkatone gives you free calls, text messages, real-time location sharing and picture sharing to Facebook and Google friends, or any phone number in US.

    51 Talkatone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Textmagic icon

    Textmagic

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    Cloud-based SMS messaging service provides bulk text notifications, alerts, and campaigns. Features 2-way chat, contact management, API, mobile keywords, polling, analytics, toll-free and scheduled messaging, flexible pricing, and virtual numbers.

    67 Textmagic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Textmagic is the most popular commercial alternative to textPlus.

    • Textmagic is Paid and ProprietarytextPlus is Freemium and Proprietary
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