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24 alternatives to SMS in Facebook Messenger on Android

Facebook's Messenger app can now send and receive SMS.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SMS in Facebook Messenger on Android launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SMS on Facebook Messenger▲5

   Facebook added SMS support on Messenger

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Scheduled for Android▲100

   A reminder for your messenger - now on Android

   2018 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Messenger Video Calls▲171

   Facebook Messenger, now with HD video calls

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Group Calling for Facebook Messenger▲252

   Hear the voices of your whole family with Facebook Messenger

   2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Messenger Kids▲247

   A Facebook video and messaging app for kids

   2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Messenger Platform▲523

   Build apps on top of Facebook Messenger

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Messenger Lite▲293

   Lite version of Facebook Messenger

   2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Falkon SMS▲59

   Making business texting fun

   2023 · app.falkonsms.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Google Messenger▲141

    Material Design Messenger app for Android

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Messenger Day by Facebook▲134

    Share your day in Messenger

    2017 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Messenger Platform 2.0▲521

    Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences

    2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AirMessage▲221

    Use iMessage on any Android phone 💬

    2019 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Signup!▲246

    Get text messages (SMS) when users sign up to your product

    2016 · signupcelebration.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Facebook Messenger Emoji Basketball▲105

    In Facebook Messenger, post a 🏀Emoji and tap it.

    2016 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Intercom Facebook integration▲141

    Read, manage & respond to Facebook messages from Intercom

    2016 · intercom.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scheduled for iOS▲139

    A reminder for your messenger

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Draw Something for Messenger▲74

    Draw Something arrives on Facebook Messenger!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    New Messenger Camera▲191

    Facebook Messenger's brand new native camera

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Modern, Facebook Messenger▲341

    Facebook Messenger for your website, chat with visitors

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Shop in Messenger by Shopify▲189

    Browse and buy products all in Facebook Messenger.

    2016 · shopify.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TechCrunch on Messenger▲225

    Personalized news recommendations bot on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Beam Messenger▲64

    Real-time texting app

    2014 · flowton.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Uber on Messenger▲210

    Order an Uber right from Facebook Messenger

    2015 · uber.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →