Beeper
Beeper is a consumer messaging company based in Palo Alto, CA, offering a unified inbox for multiple chat networks and specialized services like Beeper Mini for enhanced messaging capabilities.
Company Overview
Beeper is a consumer industry company based in Palo Alto, CA, and operates fully remote. The team consists of 16 members and the company participated in Y-Combinator's S21 batch. Beeper’s primary mission is to eliminate friction in messaging across different platforms, offering a unified inbox for all major chat networks with enhanced security and privacy features.
Services
Beeper offers a unified messaging platform that connects to over 15 different chat networks, accessible on desktop, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Key features include a unified search, advanced filtering, and high levels of security and privacy. Beeper Cloud provides an option for end-to-end encrypted chat history backup on Beeper servers. Users can also opt for self-hosting if they prefer not to use Beeper Cloud’s web service.
Products
Beeper provides two main products: the comprehensive Beeper app and Beeper Mini. Beeper Mini is a standalone Android app designed for sending and receiving blue bubble messages with iPhones, and it supports various messaging functionalities like direct messages, group chats, high-resolution images and videos, editing and unsending messages, read receipts, typing status, tapback emoji reactions, reply threads, voice messages, stickers, and GIFs. Beeper Mini costs $1.99 per month with a 7-day free trial and does not require a Mac, iPhone, or Apple ID to use.
Security and Privacy
Beeper places a high priority on security and privacy. The app is designed to provide robust end-to-end encryption for chat history backed up on Beeper Cloud servers. Beeper Mini does not have access to users' Apple accounts, encryption keys, or personal information, ensuring a secure experience.
Technology Integration
Beeper is continually working on adding more chat networks into Beeper Mini, including SMS/RCS, WhatsApp, and Signal. The platform’s ability to connect to over 15 different chat networks makes it versatile, enabling users to manage all their messaging needs from a single application.
