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Google MessagesConnect You
Free

Free to use; normal carrier charges for SMS may apply.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Android, Web Android
  • Handles both SMS and RCS in one app
  • Web client for texting from a computer
  • Contacts and SMS in a single app
  • Uses the system contacts API so data stays in sync
  • Closed source and run by Google
  • The web client depends on the phone app
  • SMS on Android 16 and later needs restricted permissions enabled manually
  • Android only
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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