Beekeeper vs. Signal Open Source Messenger

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Beekeeper
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Beekeeper is a social collaboration software solution offered by Beekeeper AG.N/A
Signal Open Source Messenger
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Signal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.N/A
Pricing
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Top Pros
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Best Alternatives
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Small Businesses
Zoho Cliq
Zoho Cliq
Score 9.3 out of 10
Zoho Cliq
Zoho Cliq
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Workvivo
Workvivo
Score 9.3 out of 10
Workvivo
Workvivo
Score 9.3 out of 10
Enterprises
Workvivo
Workvivo
Score 9.3 out of 10
Workvivo
Workvivo
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
BeekeeperSignal Open Source Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend
Beekeeper AG
Beekeeper is one of those gems which can not get replaced by any other application that easily as it comes in everyday use. Being an SDE I can say that it get used a lot in creating, updating or deleting any data also sharing files is really fast among users. It is suitable if you have a vivid project and need to store huge database and contacts and interaction is daily requirement . It takes sometime to get load but that does not make it any less suitable.
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Open Source
Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate.
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Pros
Beekeeper AG
  • Beekeeper is ultimately the most viable option for managing tasks and getting a solid result from projects.
  • It has very extraordinary support; I can solve configuration issues.
  • It gives us significant advantages in communication and collaboration within the organization.
  • It is extraordinary to complement a system of coordination and systematization of priorities in any environment.
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Open Source
  • Encryption end to end
  • Audio quality
  • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
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Cons
Beekeeper AG
  • It takes a few seconds to a minute to get load with all the tables and database.
  • Its UI could be a bit better and it has room for improvement.
  • Sometimes it lags that could be resolved as well.
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Open Source
  • Update Hassle - While this is also a positive in added security, every time they release an update to the app, you have to update. Since I only use the app occasionally, I have to update probably 1-in-4 times I open the app. It feels laborious as I will sometimes want to send a friend or colleague a message, who only uses Signal, and I open the app to message them and suddenly have to wait 2-4 minutes to update and install the new version.
  • Not Getting Messages - You also no longer send and receive messages until you update. So if you have an outdated version of the app, nobody can get ahold of you and they might not know why you aren't responding.
  • Re-Sync Via QR Code After Update - Every time I update, I have to re-sync my mobile app to the desktop. So it adds another added step. The forced updates and forced resync steps are quite laborious.
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Support Rating
Beekeeper AG
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Open Source
You don't really need support as the app just works. In the two plus years I've been using Signal, I've never needed to even look at support documentation to learn how to do something or have the app work. It just does. The best support is not needing to use it, and Signal meets that standard.
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Alternatives Considered
Beekeeper AG
Beekeeper has been able to bring us considerable advantages in terms of communication and collaboration within our organization. It is a fantastic tool that allows us to communicate with colleagues.
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Open Source
The closest competitor we've found for Signal is Telegram. We do use Telegram with some clients and individuals who prefer it. Unfortunately, in this climate where there is no clear winner and a lot of diversity in applications, if you work with a lot of clients you're going to have to install a whole suite of instant messaging apps. Still, given the choice, we prefer Signal over its competitors, specifically for applications where high security is a concern.
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Return on Investment
Beekeeper AG
  • Since we need to deploy project and beekeeper makes it easy to store database it has positive impact on ROI.
  • Beekeeper makes whole task very easy and hassle free making it easier to developers to work and get the tasks done thus having a positive impact on ROI.
  • It does not have any negative impact.
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Open Source
  • I reach people who I need to more quickly.
  • It is a free service.
  • It provides my clients confidence in keeping things confidential that need to be.
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