Top 5 Open-Source Alternatives to Handcent

Handcent

Handcent – Free Messenger for Texting and MMS is the most customizable, powerful, and next-generation messenger app that makes user-experience more enjoyable and convenient.

Product categories

Chat Communication Group Chat & Notifications Group Messaging Instant Messaging Internet Calls Messaging Text Messaging

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Handcent are Element.io, Signal, and Wickr. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.

Element.io Landing Page
1

Element.io

Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element.
Pricing:
- Open Source
- Free
#Group Chat & Notifications #Communication #Chat 1 social mentions
Signal Landing Page
2

Signal

Fast, simple & secure messaging. Privacy that fits in your pocket.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 180 social mentions
Wickr Landing Page
3

Wickr

Wickr is a free end-to-end encrypted text, video, picture and voice messenger with full sender...
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Messaging #Group Chat & Notifications 5 social mentions
Telegram Landing Page
4

Telegram

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Messaging #Instant Messaging 129 social mentions
Discord Landing Page
5

Discord

Step up your game with a modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, multiple server and channel support, mobile apps, and more.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Messaging 122 social mentions