GroupMe

GroupMe

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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

Recline is a web-based social communication platform for people who want to create and participate in online communities. Members can join community servers, organize discussions into channels, exchange direct messages, share files, and use voice and video rooms. Community operators can configure roles, permissions, moderation controls, and server settings. The service also includes user profiles, account-security features, and Sparks, a virtual rewards system used within Recline communities. Recline is aimed at friend groups, gaming communities, creators, and other online groups looking for a shared space for conversation and live interaction. Its browser-based service provides community communication tools, while a Windows desktop client is being tested as a limited preview rather than offered as a generally available release.

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

Audience

Groups of people who want a free group messaging app

Audience

Online communities, gamers, content creators, social groups, students, friends, community managers, and organizations seeking real-time messaging, voice communication, and private collaboration.

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 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

Free
Core communication and community features are free. Optional Founding Supporter membership is £5 per month.
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 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 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

  • - Private - Secure - Easy to use - Super easy to migrate to I love the security aspect of Recline. They focus on keeping data private and secure.

Cons

  • It's still lacking in many features. I understand it is still in early access, but I'd love to see more features around customization and potentially enterprise features.

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

Recline
Founded: 2025
United Kingdom
recline.social

Alternatives

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft

Alternatives

Kik

Kik

MediaLab AI
Slack

Slack

Salesforce
JioChat

JioChat

Reliance Jio Platforms
JioChat

JioChat

Reliance Jio Platforms
Twist

Twist

Doist
Google Chat

Google Chat

Google

Categories

Messaging Supported
Team Chat Supported

Categories

Messaging 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 Supported
Self-Destructing Messages Not Supported
Stickers / GIFs Supported
Threaded Discussion Not Supported
Video Conferencing Supported
Voice Calling 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
Responserack Supported
Sameroom Supported
Shift Supported
Stackreaction Supported
Stripe Not 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
Responserack Not Supported
Sameroom Not Supported
Shift Not Supported
Stackreaction Not Supported
Stripe Supported
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