Made in IndiaFree
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web, Android & iOS
- App Advisor rating
- 4.2
- transparency & India fit
What is Google Messages?
Google Messages is messaging & social apps from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2014. SMS and RCS.
Messaging and social apps are the most-used software in India. For businesses they are marketing and support channels; understanding their business tools matters as much as the consumer app.
It is completely free to use. Beyond messaging & social apps, Google Messages also covers sms & otp platforms.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +12 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
Google Messages at a glance
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Google Messages features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Google Messages adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Chat, calls and groups
- Business profiles and catalogues
- Short-video and creator tools
- Communities and channels
- Payments in chat
- Ads and promoted posts
- Privacy and security settings
- Regional language interfaces
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Free plan to start without a card
Google Messages pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Google Messages charges. Google Messages is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on messages.google.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Messaging & social apps, SMS & OTP platforms
- Vendor
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Founded
- 2014
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Google Messages — frequently asked questions
What is Google Messages?+
Google Messages is messaging & social apps by Google. SMS and RCS.
How much does Google Messages cost?+
Google Messages is free to use.
Does Google Messages offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Google Messages offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Google Messages made in India?+
No. Google Messages is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States.
Who is Google Messages best suited for?+
Google Messages suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for messaging & social apps with sms & otp platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Google Messages?+
Popular alternatives in messaging & social apps include ShareChat, Josh App, WhatsApp. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Google Messages deployed?+
Google Messages is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.
About Google
Google · Mountain View, United States · Founded 1998 · 124 products in our catalogue
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