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Franz 5

One desktop app for (almost) all of your messaging apps

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Franz is your open source messaging app for �WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Slack, HipChat, �Telegram and many many more.

Franz 5 was launched on November 28, 2017 (over 8 years ago). Franz 5 is active in the Slack apps, Facebook, Messaging apps, Productivity tools, Social media, Telegram, and LinkedIn sectors. It ranks as a startup gaining community traction on Innolope, having received 291 votes and 93 comments.

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Franz 5: Launch Strategy and Performance

Franz 5 was launched on ProductHunt on Nov 28, 2017.

Franz 5 operates in the following industries: Slack apps, Facebook, Messaging apps, Productivity tools, Social media, Telegram, LinkedIn.

Similar startups to Franz 5 include: Franz, LeadDelta 3.0, Slack Beta, Franz 2.0, Circle, Slack for Mac, Telegram 4.0, Stride, Messenger Platform 2.0.

Franz 5 positions itself as One desktop app for (almost) all of your messaging apps.

Franz 5 was created over 8 years ago.

Franz 5 has 291 votes and 93 comments on Product Hunt.

Yes, you can find Franz 5 on Product Hunt.
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