# General Overview

1. [What is Keet?](#what-is-keet)
2. [Is Keet encrypted?](#is-keet-encrypted)
3. [How does Keet work without central servers?](#how-does-keet-work-without-central-servers)
4. [Is Keet free to use?](#is-keet-free-to-use)
5. [What is the difference between Keet and traditional messaging apps?](#what-is-the-difference-between-keet-and-traditional-messaging-apps)

### What is Keet?

**Keet** is a communication tool that lets you chat, make audio and video calls, and share media without relying on central servers. It's fully peer-to-peer (P2P), meaning all interactions occur directly between users without intermediaries.

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### Is Keet encrypted?

Yes, Keet uses **end-to-end encryption**, which means only the people involved in the conversation can see, hear, and access all the data that's being shared.

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### How does Keet work without central servers?

Keet is decentralized, so instead of using central servers, your data is stored and sent directly between user devices. This makes it more resilient to outages and attacks.

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### Is Keet free to use?

Yes, Keet is free across all platforms with no subscription, no hidden fees, and no sponsored posts or ads.

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### What is the difference between Keet and traditional messaging apps?

Keet is a messaging app built for digital freedom. This is why:

| Traditional messengers                                                                           | Keet                                                                                                                                                             |
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| Route traffic through **centralized servers**, creating single points of control and dependency. | 📱📲 Fully **peer-to-peer**. Messages are sent directly between users without touching the cloud.                                                                |
| Some encrypt content, but often also **collect metadata** and usage patterns.                    | 🔒 [End-to-end **encryption**](https://support.keet.io/security-and-privacy) always on —  no hidden metadata, no phone numbers. Your conversations remain yours. |
| Require **phone numbers**, **email addresses**, or other identifiers at signup.                  | 🔑 [Create an account](https://support.keet.io/installation-and-setup/setup) without personal details. Recover with a 24-word key.                               |
| Impose **file size limits**, compress media, and slow down transfers.                            | 🔖 [Share files](https://support.keet.io/file-sharing-and-messages/sharing-files-and-media) of any size directly — no compression.                               |
| Often funded by **ads**, **subscriptions**, or data-driven business models.                      | 🆓 **No ads**. **No subscriptions**. No upsells. Just secure, private communication for everyone.                                                                |

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Keet is powered by the innovative open-source[ Pear Runtime ](https://docs.pears.com/)🍐 technology stack, which ensures that everything from operational mechanisms to feature integrations is peer-to-peer and modifiable.

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We’re moving fast and getting better every day ✨ Stay tuned!
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