GroupMe

GroupMe

Microsoft
Keybase

Keybase

Zoom Communications
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About

The best way to chat with everyone you know. It's like a private chat room for your small group. Have as many as you want, and it's always free. Now, you can coordinate with coworkers, organize a game night, and keep in touch with family all in the same place. With native apps for iOS and Android, you can chat with your friends from your phone on the go, on your computer at the office, and on your tablet from the couch. You don't need to have our app to use GroupMe. Add anyone from your phone book and they will immediately be able to chat with the group. You can chat with your groups directly over SMS. Learn more about GroupMe over SMS. GroupMe makes it easy to stay in touch with the important people in your life.

About

End-to-end encryption for things that matter. Keybase is secure messaging and file-sharing. We use public key cryptography to ensure your messages stay private. Even we can’t read your chats. Keybase works for families, roommates, clubs, and groups of friends, too. Keybase connects to public identities, too. You can connect with communities from Twitter, Reddit, and elsewhere. Don’t live dangerously when it comes to documents. Keybase can store your group’s photos, videos, and documents with end-to-end encryption. You can set a timer on your most sensitive messages.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Groups of people who want a free group messaging app

Audience

Teams looking for secure messaging and file sharing

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 3.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • GroupMe has a great reputation, which makes it easier when the app is well known and functions as needed when communicating with large groups of people.
  • The GroupMe is very user friendly and it's easy to get started no matter how much of a novice you are. The fact that you can create events and invitations for your group events is a real plus.
  • In my university days, thus was a must have and I've used it for work too. It keeps everyone in the loop no matter where they're at with quick messages. It's good for when you don't need to do a full on meeting but you need to get a message or file out to everyone quickly.
  • Intuitive communication platform to interact with coworkers and friends. Easy to add and chat with people. Photo and video sharing options. Group chat.
  • GroupMe has multi-platform support. It offers instant messaging. Group chatting and controlling are great. Encrypted and secured messages.

Cons

  • It has served the purposes I have needed it to over the years, so no complaints.
  • Sometimes it is a little difficult to follow multiple conversation threads that are subgroups of the main group.
  • There's a few glitches with it if you're only using it through your phone number. I suggest always using the app.
  • I never encountered any problems with this platform.
  • It worked great for me. I highly recommend this tool.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Having a place to securely store notes, files, code, and cryptocurrency without worrying about remembering passwords is super useful. The chat function also provides a similar level of security to e.g. Signal or WhatsApp, but with a much better user experience when switching devices, etc.
  • You can easily start an online conversation with the team. Its messages and files are end to end encrypted. Simple and highly flexible mobile application. You can transfer files right from the message box.
  • Keybase has also mobile platform support. The chat room is encrypted and secured. Instant messaging with file attachment supports. Voice mail is also supported.

Cons

  • The app hasn't been updated much ever since Zoom bought out Keybase. Features still work, but nothing's gotten better in the past year or so. There isn't even a native M1 build.
  • Keybase is a perfect messaging tool. You will enjoy it. No dislike.
  • It worked great for me. Nothing to share about cons.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Microsoft
United States
groupme.com

Company Information

Zoom Communications
Founded: 2011
United States
keybase.io

Alternatives

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft

Alternatives

Slack

Slack

Salesforce
Slack

Slack

Salesforce
Session

Session

The Session Technology Foundation
JioChat

JioChat

Reliance Jio Platforms
WhatsApp

WhatsApp

Meta
AWS Wickr

AWS Wickr

Amazon

Categories

Messaging Supported
Team Chat Supported

Categories

Messaging Supported
Team Chat Supported
Team Communication Supported

Messaging Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Team Chat Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Messaging Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Not Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Not Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Team Chat Features

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Supported
File Sharing Supported
Groups / Channels Supported
Payments Not Supported
Search / Filter Not Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Not Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling Supported

Internal Communications Features

App Integration Not Supported
Blogs Not Supported
Chat/Messaging Supported
Email Management Not Supported
Employee Directory Not Supported
Event Calendar Not Supported
Newsletter Management Not Supported
Photo Gallery Not Supported
Social Sharing Not Supported
Survey Management Not Supported
Telephony Supported
Video Chat Supported
Voice Chat Supported

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed Not Supported
Audio Calls Supported
Calendar Management Not Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Discussion Threads Supported
File Sharing Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
Push Notifications Not Supported
Search Not Supported
Surveys & Feedback Not Supported
Task Management Not Supported
Video Conferencing Not Supported

Integrations

8x8 Supported
All-in-One Messenger Supported
Azure AI Bot Service Supported
Desktop.com Supported
Franz Supported
IFTTT Supported
Microsoft Bot Framework Supported
OurHouse Supported
Rambox Supported
Reddit Not Supported
Responserack Supported
Sameroom Supported
Shift Supported
Stackreaction Supported

Integrations

8x8 Not Supported
All-in-One Messenger Not Supported
Azure AI Bot Service Not Supported
Desktop.com Not Supported
Franz Not Supported
IFTTT Not Supported
Microsoft Bot Framework Not Supported
OurHouse Not Supported
Rambox Not Supported
Reddit Supported
Responserack Not Supported
Sameroom Not Supported
Shift Not Supported
Stackreaction Not Supported
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