Last updated 07-17-2026
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Beeper (formerly Texts)
Beeper (formerly Texts) pulls every major messaging app into one desktop inbox. WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, Slack, Discord, and more all live in the same window, so you are not hopping between a dozen tabs all day.
The app connects directly to each platform on your device. Your messages never pass through Texts servers, and end-to-end encryption stays intact wherever the underlying service supports it. Texts makes money from subscriptions, not from selling your data.
Built-in tools help you move faster through long threads. ChatGPT drafts replies, summarizes ongoing conversations, and translates your responses into another language without leaving the inbox.
Texts runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The team behind it, founded by Kishan Bagaria and now part of Automattic, merged with Beeper in 2024 and is building a combined app that brings Texts on-device privacy together with Beeper cross-platform reach.
iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Slack, and 8 more platforms in one inbox
Messages route directly to each platform and never touch Texts servers
ChatGPT drafts replies, summarizes threads, and translates responses in-app
Stealth Mode reads chats without sending read receipts
Schedule sends, snooze contacts, and search across every conversation
Dark mode, light mode, and custom CSS to shape the interface
Messages stay on-device and never pass through Texts servers.
Connects more than a dozen messaging platforms in one desktop app.
Built-in ChatGPT tools for summaries, drafting, and translation.
iMessage integration only works on macOS.
Texts desktop app does not include iOS or Android (Beeper handles mobile).
Requires a paid subscription starting at $12.50 per month billed annually.
What messaging platforms does Texts support?
Texts supports iMessage (macOS only), SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, IRC, Slack, and Discord DMs. All of them appear in a single unified inbox on desktop.
How does Texts handle message privacy?
Texts never stores your messages on its servers. Messages are encrypted and sent directly to each messaging platform, preserving end-to-end encryption where the platform supports it. Texts makes money through subscriptions, not by monetizing your data.
How much does Texts cost?
Texts charges a monthly subscription starting at $12.50 per month when billed annually. You can view current plan details on the Texts plans page after logging into your account.
What platforms can I run Texts on?
Texts runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Beeper, the successor app from the same team, is available for desktop, iOS, and Android if you need mobile access.
What is the difference between Texts and Beeper?
Texts runs entirely on your device, keeping connections local for maximum privacy. Beeper runs on the cloud and supports iOS and Android in addition to desktop. The teams merged in 2024 and are working on a combined app with the best features of both.
Who owns Texts?
Texts is an Automattic product founded by Kishan Bagaria. Automattic acquired Texts in 2023, and the team acquired Beeper in 2024. The combined team is building the next generation of unified messaging under the Beeper brand.