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franz · v5.11.0 • auto-updates

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Messaging app for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, Telegram and more

brew install --cask franz
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Franz is a messaging aggregator that consolidates multiple platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, and Telegram into one app. It offers a clean interface for managing conversations across services, making it ideal for users who want to reduce app clutter and streamline communication.

Franz aggregates messaging services into a single application, allowing users to manage multiple platforms in one place.

Maturity: Franz has a strong open-source foundation with significant community interest, though recent development activity appears to have slowed.

Community: While Franz has some mentions on Hacker News, they are not directly related to the messaging app, suggesting limited direct community discussion about its functionality.

Pros

  • + Consolidates multiple messaging platforms into one interface
  • + Open-source with a large community following
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Development activity has slowed in recent months
  • - Limited direct community discussion about the app
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JavaScriptLast commit: Sep 24, 2025

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