BeeBEEP is a free, open-source, serverless instant messaging application for offices, schools, and other environments requiring privacy and security. It lets users chat, share files and folders, and communicate directly peer-to-peer using AES (Rijndael) 256-bit encryption without relying on an external server. It runs on multiple operating systems and includes group chat, voice messages, offline message delivery, and desktop sharing.
What it's for
Internal office instant messaging without an external serverSecure point-to-point encrypted messagingSharing files and folders between colleagues (peer-to-peer)Remote desktop sharing for assistance or presentationsSending voice messagesDelivering offline messages when users come back onlineGroup chat with favorite groups of people
Features 14
- AES (Rijndael) 256-bit encryption per connection
- BeeBOX folder sharing function (like Dropbox)
- BeeSHARE multi-file/folder sharing function (like Napster/Kazaa/eMule)
- Cross-platform support (Windows, MacOSX, Linux, Raspberry, OS/2)
- Desktop sharing for assistance or presentations
- Group creation
- Instant messaging (group or single user)
- Message history saving
- Offline message storage and delivery
- P2P file and folder sharing (drag and drop)
- Preset/predefined messages
- Resumable/paused file transfers
- Serverless peer-to-peer architecture
- Voice message recording and sending
At a glance
free tieropen source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Foroffices, schools, hospitals, small and medium businesses, amateur radio operators
CompanyMarco Mastroddi
Pricing
BeeBEEP is entirely free with no ads; the site accepts voluntary donations to support continued development.
FreeFree
BeeBEEP is stated to be free and always will be; donations are accepted to support development.
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