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Franz vs Beeper: catalog facts
Franz	Beeper
Freemium Free to download; the homepage does not detail paid plans.	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Beeper Plus subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Many messengers and email accounts in one window Native Signal support	One inbox for a dozen major chat networks On-device connections for most networks
Pricing for paid features is not clearly stated on the homepage Runs web versions of services, so behaviour depends on each service	Not affiliated with or endorsed by the chat platforms it connects to Some features require the paid Beeper Plus subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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