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BeeBEEP vs Cabal: catalog facts
BeeBEEP	Cabal
Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0, made by volunteers.
Windows	Windows
Works without any server Messages encrypted with AES and delivered directly	Peer-to-peer with no central server or owner Works offline
Designed for local office networks rather than chat over the internet Listing evidence covers Windows only	Small project with a limited user base Both people need the app to talk; no bridge to mainstream chat services is mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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