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Google MessagesSMSecure
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
  • Encrypted conversations over ordinary SMS
  • Continues the Silence and TextSecure line on current Android
  • Closed source and run by Google
  • The web client depends on the phone app
  • Encryption only works when the contact also uses a compatible app
  • 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 Not stated if an account is 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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