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24 alternatives to SMS on Facebook Messenger

Facebook added SMS support on Messenger

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

1. 1
   SMS in Facebook Messenger on Android▲6

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

   2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Messenger Day by Facebook▲134

   Share your day in Messenger

   2017 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Scheduled for Android▲100

   A reminder for your messenger - now on Android

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   TechCrunch on Messenger▲225

   Personalized news recommendations bot on Facebook Messenger

   2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Chat for Mac▲238

   Facebook Messenger & Chat on your Mac

   2015 · chatformac.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   RemindMe▲140

   The most convenient reminders, on Facebook Messenger

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Messenger Video Calls▲171

   Facebook Messenger, now with HD video calls

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Scheduled for iOS▲139

   A reminder for your messenger

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Messenger Platform▲523

    Build apps on top of Facebook Messenger

    2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Messenger Platform 2.0▲521

    Discovery, chat extensions, and richer experiences

    2017 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Modern, Facebook Messenger▲341

    Facebook Messenger for your website, chat with visitors

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Messages Saver for Facebook▲83

    Download Facebook Messenger conversations to your computer

    2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Signup!▲246

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

    2016 · signupcelebration.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MessengerHive▲86

    All-In-one messenger for businesses

    2023 · messengerhive.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Instant Video on Facebook Messenger▲243

    Seamlessly add live video when you & a friend are active

    2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Speaklyn▲188

    Website visitors chat with you on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · speaklyn.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Sensay for Messenger▲81

    Get advice from a helpful human, now on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · sensay.it · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Digg on Messenger▲92

    Discover and share the best of the web on FB Messenger

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Messenger Kids▲247

    A Facebook video and messaging app for kids

    2017 · messengerkids.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Chatty▲186

    A beautiful Mac app for Facebook Messenger

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Messenger Lite▲293

    Lite version of Facebook Messenger

    2016 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Messenger for Desktop▲248

    Beautiful Mac, Linux & Windows client for Facebook Messenger

    2015 · messengerfordesktop.com · its alternatives →

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    Yahoo Messenger▲104

    A revamped messenger for quickly sharing photos, GIFs & more

    2015 · yahoo.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 →