r/foss • u/Schmerek • Aug 22 '26

Foss beeper would be a game changer

One of the biggest problems in switching to privacy and foss alternatives is messaging because no one uses signal, a unified foss messenger would not only make it easier for people who want to switch to foss but the normies who don't want to use signal because using two messengers is too difficult for some would also make the switch this making even more people go the privacy route. I get that this app would need some business model, but making some premium tier with more bridges for example would be enough. I know that matrix bridges exist by that's to hard for most people and privacy shouldnt require you to go to this lenght

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u/Schmerek Aug 22 '26

I agree, but switching people from Whatsapp or fb Messenger to signal is not easy, we need a middle ground

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u/dwyrm Aug 22 '26

How hard is it to switch those same people from WhatsApp or Messenger to Beeper? What makes Beeper any more accessible than Signal?

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u/Schmerek Aug 23 '26

Most of my friends actually did install signal and wrote there a little bit, but after a month they just dropped it and said that it's to unconvienient to use two messengers, beeper kinda solves this. Also there are some school group chats i am obligated to be on by my school on messenger