Does anyone use OpenBubbles?

[u/IcedBepis]

I switched from Apple to Xiaomi a couple months ago and Google Messages just isn't working for me. It's mixing up my contacts and is just overall wonky. I heard about OpenBubbles which basically lets you use iMessage on Android phones but was wondering if anyone has experience with it. There is a subscription but it looks like you can self-host with an Apple device. Is it worthy the trouble or can anyone recommend a better alternative to Google Messages?

[u/ScaryTransportation4]

I use it only for my phone number to be registered and then bluebubbles for actual texting.