Texts

Overview

Texts is a messaging application that aggregates messages from multiple platforms into a single inbox, supporting iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord DMs, IRC, and SMS (with iMessage on macOS). It processes all data on-device for privacy, with messages never touching servers, and includes AI features like response suggestions, instant translation, and conversation summaries. Designed for users seeking a unified, private chat interface across desktop platforms, it stands out from cloud-based alternatives by keeping data local.²³

Key Features

• Unified Inbox - Combines messages from all major messaging platforms into one inbox.
• On-Device Processing - All AI and data handling occurs locally; messages never touch servers.
• AI Response Suggestions - AI analyzes conversations and suggests replies.
• Conversation Summaries - AI generates summaries of long threads to catch up quickly.
• Instant Translation - Translates messages in real-time.
• iMessage Support - Supports iMessage and SMS on macOS.
• Privacy Focus - No sensitive data, messages, or credentials stored on servers.

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Texts runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops. iMessage support is exclusive to macOS. No mobile apps for iOS or Android; it is now transitioning to Beeper.³

Integrations & Ecosystem

• iMessage
• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Signal
• Messenger
• X (Twitter)
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Slack
• Discord DMs
• IRC

Alternatives

Reputation

Texts is praised for its strong privacy by keeping all data on-device and reliable unification of chats, often preferred over Beeper by some users for better performance. Criticisms include lack of mobile support and now being rebranded to Beeper. It is actively maintained as part of Automattic's portfolio.³⁸