# Franz (open-source chat app)

> Franz is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Franz is a free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more. It has 4,726 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at meetfranz/franz.

One app for every conversation. Franz 6 brings WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Discord, Gmail, Outlook, Teams and 70+ services into one focused desktop window — so you stop paying the app-switching tax and never miss the message that matters.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/meetfranz/franz |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 4,726 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Chat & communication |
| Latest release | v5.11.0 (Apr 9, 2025) |
| Last commit | Jun 12, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask franz
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/franz

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