Luckily, you don't need to pay for expensive software or third-party subscriptions. Here are the four best that bridge the gap between your laptop and your phone. 1. Google Messages (The Gold Standard) If you own an Android phone, stop reading right now. This is the best solution.

Do you use a different texting app on your Chromebook? Let me know in the comments below! Note: While these apps are free to use, standard data rates may apply if you are not on Wi-Fi.

Looking for a free way to send SMS and texts from your Chromebook? Here are the top 5 texting apps that work perfectly on ChromeOS without costing you a penny.

While Chromebooks are amazing for browsing and writing, they aren't cell phones. You can’t just pop a SIM card in most of them and start texting via cellular.

Stay Connected Without Spending a Dime: The Best Free Texting Apps for Chromebook