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Flare vs Beeper: catalog facts
Flare	Beeper
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Beeper Plus subscription.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Native Linux alternative to the official Signal desktop app Open source under the AGPL	One inbox for a dozen major chat networks On-device connections for most networks
Unofficial and not supported by Signal Fewer features than the official Signal applications	Not affiliated with or endorsed by the chat platforms it connects to Some features require the paid Beeper Plus subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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