RIVETCHAT · COMING SOON

Every WhatsApp number, in its own window.

Stop juggling separate apps and browser tabs for each number. RivetChat keeps every WhatsApp account in one app, each with its own window, login, sound and wallpaper, on your Mac and your Windows PC.

Available formacOSApple siliconWindows 1164-bitLinuxComing soon
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RivetChat on a Mac: a Personal account window showing WhatsApp chats, with RivetChat's own gear in the left rail.
WHY WE BUILT IT

Four WhatsApp numbers shouldn't need three different apps.

With four phones and four WhatsApp numbers, we were using three different apps and browser tabs to keep up on one Mac. Every one had a different chime, a different look and a different window. None of them worked together, and there was no way to organise them.

So we built RivetChat: one app for every number, with a sound and a wallpaper you pick for each account, a lock for your chats, and the same setup on a MacBook and a Windows desktop, with Linux coming soon.

TRY IT

Click around. It works like the real thing.

Chat in any window, send a test message to get a notification, open Settings from the gear in a window's left rail, change wallpapers and bubble colors, lock an account, or fade every window with Stealth Mode.

Open the demo full screen →

MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS

Add every number you use.

Add an account, give it a name, and link it by scanning its QR code with that phone. Each account keeps its own login, so you never have to sign out to switch.

  • Name accounts: Personal, Work, Family…
  • Separate login for each account
  • Unread count on every account
Settings › General: every WhatsApp account with Open, Rename and Remove, Add account, Open all windows and Arrange side by side.
SIDE BY SIDE

Three numbers, three windows, one desktop.

Open every account at once and stack them, or click Arrange side by side to line them up across your screen. Each window has its own wallpaper, bubble color and notification sound, so you can tell them apart at a glance.

Three RivetChat windows side by side: Personal, Work and Side business, each with its own wallpaper and bubble color.
PRIVACY MODE

Lock each account on its own.

Give any account its own password. Lock it when you step away, or let it lock itself after a few minutes. Your other accounts keep working while one is locked.

On a Mac you can unlock with Touch ID. On Windows, accounts unlock with their password.

  • A separate password for each account
  • Locks automatically after 1 to 30 minutes
  • Lock on launch and when the window is hidden
  • Lock now from the window or the menu bar
  • Touch ID on supported Macs
Settings › Privacy: Privacy Mode for one account, with Lock after, Touch ID, Lock on launch, Lock when hidden and Lock now.
STEALTH MODE

Fade your chats into the background.

Turn on Stealth Mode to make RivetChat windows see-through. Slide the transparency from barely there to fully visible, so your chats stay out of the way of whatever else is on your screen.

  • Adjustable transparency
  • Applies to every account window
  • Works on Mac and Windows
Stealth Mode: every RivetChat window faded so the desktop shows through.
LOOK & SOUND

Make every account look and sound different.

Choose from 47 wallpapers or import your own PNG, JPEG or WebP image, pick one of 26 bubble colors for your messages, and give each account its own notification sound. You'll know which number is buzzing before you look.

  • 47 wallpapers, or your own image
  • 26 bubble colors for your messages
  • Arpeggio, Chime, Bell, Glass, Pop and more
  • Native notifications with the sender's picture
Settings › Sounds & Appearance: a notification sound, wallpaper and message bubble color for one account, with a live preview.
MENU BAR & SHORTCUTS

Always one click or shortcut away.

RivetChat sits in your menu bar or system tray with an unread badge. Open it from anywhere with a keyboard shortcut, and have it start when you log in.

  • Menu-bar or tray icon with unread badge
  • Global keyboard shortcut
  • Launch at login
  • Choose where downloads are saved
The RivetChat menu bar icon with its unread count, and its menu: each account with unread messages, Accounts, Settings, Permissions, Check for Updates, Reload, Lock active account and Quit.
AUTOMATIC UPDATES

New features arrive on their own.

RivetChat checks for new versions in the background on Mac and Windows. When one is ready, it shows you what's new and installs it with one click.

  • Updates install from inside the app
  • See what's new before you update
  • Same updates on Mac and Windows
Settings › About: RivetChat's version and Software Update, which checks for a new version.

Everything in RivetChat

Multiple accountsEvery WhatsApp number you use, in one app.
Separate windowsEach account has its own window and login.
Arrange side by sideLine up every account with one click.
Unread badgesPer-account counts and a menu-bar badge.
Notification soundsChoose a sound for each account.
Native notificationsUses your system's notifications and settings.
47 wallpapersBuilt-in designs for every account.
26 bubble colorsPick the color of your messages in each account.
Your own wallpaperImport PNG, JPEG or WebP images up to 25 MB.
A lock for each accountIts own password, locking after 1 to 30 minutes.
Lock on launch or when hiddenChats stay covered until you unlock them.
Touch IDUnlock with your fingerprint on supported Macs.
Stealth ModeMake windows see-through, as much as you like.
Global shortcutOpen RivetChat from any app.
Launch at loginReady as soon as your computer is.
Download folderSave files to Downloads, Desktop, Documents or any folder.
Permission checksSee notification, microphone and camera access at a glance.
Automatic updatesRivetChat checks for new versions and updates itself.
Built in RustQuick to start and light on memory.
Mac and WindowsThe same app on your MacBook and your PC.
LinuxComing soon for your next laptop.

Requirements

macOSMac with Apple silicon (M1 or later), macOS 12.1 or later. Multiple accounts need macOS 14 or later.
WindowsWindows 11, 64-bit
LinuxComing soon
AccountA WhatsApp account on your phone
PriceComing soon

Questions

Why not use WhatsApp in a browser, or the official app?

Because keeping several numbers means several apps or tabs, each with its own chime and look. RivetChat puts every number in one app with a sound and wallpaper for each, locks your chats, and works the same on Mac and Windows.

What is RivetChat built with?

RivetChat is built in Rust with Tauri. That makes it a small, fast desktop app that starts quickly and uses little memory.

Is RivetChat made by WhatsApp?

No. RivetChat is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta. It shows WhatsApp Web in its own desktop window.

Can you read my messages?

No. Your messages go directly between RivetChat and WhatsApp. They never pass through our servers, and we don't collect any data.

Can I lock just one account?

Yes. Each account has its own password and lock settings, so you can lock your work number and keep your personal one open.

How do updates work?

RivetChat checks for new versions on its own. When one is ready, it shows what's new and installs it with one click, on Mac and Windows.

How do I add a second account?

Open Settings, add and name the account, then scan its QR code with the phone that has that WhatsApp account.

When can I get it?

RivetChat is coming soon for macOS (Apple silicon) and Windows 11, with Linux after that. Pricing will be announced at launch.