--- title: Celo vs Buzz description: Switch from Whatsapp to Celo Health—the healthcare-compliant messaging app that’s easy to implement and use. --- [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celoIconMobile.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) - [AI Scribe](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-ai-scribe) - [Connect](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-connect) - Product - [Features](https://www.celohealth.com/features) - [Customers](https://www.celohealth.com/customers) - [Enterprise](https://www.celohealth.com/us/enterprise) - [Security](https://www.celohealth.com/security) - [Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/plans) - [About Celo](https://www.celohealth.com/about-us) - Resources - [Press and News](https://www.celohealth.com/press-news) - [Blog](https://blog.celohealth.com/blog) - [Resources](https://hello.celohealth.com/resources) - [Help Center](https://support.celohealth.com/hc/en-us) [Talk to us](https://hello.celohealth.com/demo?hsLang=en) [Log In](https://app.celohealth.com/) [Book a demo](https://hello.celohealth.com/demo?hsLang=en) [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) [Open Celo](https://static.celohealth.com/stores) ## Everything You Need For Secure Healthcare Communication Celo looks and feels like your other messaging apps, but it’s HIPAA-compliant. Easily text, call, and collaborate with your patients and other healthcare providers without the steep learning curve.   [Talk to Us](https://hello.celohealth.com/talk-to-us?hsLang=en) ![Celo Health](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/Celo%20Health.png "Celo Health") ![feedc757b44201361d83b1570768f109f01a973b-440x131](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/feedc757b44201361d83b1570768f109f01a973b-440x131.webp?width=440&height=131&name=feedc757b44201361d83b1570768f109f01a973b-440x131.webp) ![f8f98b6210c37061e80c228d30a56c64ab1f2c0e-585x162](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/f8f98b6210c37061e80c228d30a56c64ab1f2c0e-585x162.webp?width=585&height=162&name=f8f98b6210c37061e80c228d30a56c64ab1f2c0e-585x162.webp) ![dc593da123343d28e518ea7418615b89d861ce7e-3431x1546](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dc593da123343d28e518ea7418615b89d861ce7e-3431x1546.webp?width=1920&height=865&name=dc593da123343d28e518ea7418615b89d861ce7e-3431x1546.webp) ![d367bc25f5287873feca0cc20e885450210777b1-1000x525](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/d367bc25f5287873feca0cc20e885450210777b1-1000x525.webp?width=1000&height=525&name=d367bc25f5287873feca0cc20e885450210777b1-1000x525.webp) ![a7456d0b0658ea1fee2d71ead96d586c472fa08c-711x440](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/a7456d0b0658ea1fee2d71ead96d586c472fa08c-711x440.webp?width=711&height=440&name=a7456d0b0658ea1fee2d71ead96d586c472fa08c-711x440.webp) ![766718576965df22c2a39c0e525c75ac91ff167e-600x450](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/766718576965df22c2a39c0e525c75ac91ff167e-600x450.webp?width=600&height=450&name=766718576965df22c2a39c0e525c75ac91ff167e-600x450.webp) ![71639f59a68a228668962702aafb91de3f5da630-1238x502](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/71639f59a68a228668962702aafb91de3f5da630-1238x502.webp?width=1238&height=502&name=71639f59a68a228668962702aafb91de3f5da630-1238x502.webp) ![23991ea922fdc799bc191c973504614d7bb0acf1-1302x339](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/23991ea922fdc799bc191c973504614d7bb0acf1-1302x339.svg) ![3760d41601daaf74d4b6b7169744c69f6865cbc5-565x212](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3760d41601daaf74d4b6b7169744c69f6865cbc5-565x212.webp?width=565&height=212&name=3760d41601daaf74d4b6b7169744c69f6865cbc5-565x212.webp) ![880b101fe62684df07a3f29bbcd254de7467f730-230x109](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/880b101fe62684df07a3f29bbcd254de7467f730-230x109.webp?width=230&height=109&name=880b101fe62684df07a3f29bbcd254de7467f730-230x109.webp) ![692cebfeed68fd1fb73bb8d5c2067e7cf8d790cd-384x176](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/692cebfeed68fd1fb73bb8d5c2067e7cf8d790cd-384x176.webp?width=384&height=176&name=692cebfeed68fd1fb73bb8d5c2067e7cf8d790cd-384x176.webp) ![46af8931be5dccee222743a1f4c99dece9664592-1191x652](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/46af8931be5dccee222743a1f4c99dece9664592-1191x652.webp?width=1191&height=652&name=46af8931be5dccee222743a1f4c99dece9664592-1191x652.webp) ![27e82a609d379fac790847558347212e60ba8de3-1945x1459-2](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/27e82a609d379fac790847558347212e60ba8de3-1945x1459-2.webp?width=1920&height=1440&name=27e82a609d379fac790847558347212e60ba8de3-1945x1459-2.webp) ![22b8f38b6e86961e233dae1faf804fec3c9de499-1000x311](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/22b8f38b6e86961e233dae1faf804fec3c9de499-1000x311.webp?width=1000&height=311&name=22b8f38b6e86961e233dae1faf804fec3c9de499-1000x311.webp) ![9d0e1720aef5e3817a71ced1f8b991078e4ce9df-756x300](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9d0e1720aef5e3817a71ced1f8b991078e4ce9df-756x300.webp?width=756&height=300&name=9d0e1720aef5e3817a71ced1f8b991078e4ce9df-756x300.webp) ![9cdbe0ecdb1c42c6ba0449ffd20f000cba2832c7-398x127](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9cdbe0ecdb1c42c6ba0449ffd20f000cba2832c7-398x127.webp?width=398&height=127&name=9cdbe0ecdb1c42c6ba0449ffd20f000cba2832c7-398x127.webp) ![2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578.webp?width=1000&height=578&name=2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578.webp) ![1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407.webp?width=422&height=407&name=1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407.webp) ![1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601.webp?width=801&height=601&name=1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601.webp) ![0bdc0c9e40fcc7cc71692a9249424b1f6b2fbd05-149x56](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/0bdc0c9e40fcc7cc71692a9249424b1f6b2fbd05-149x56.svg) ![0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp?width=573&height=271&name=0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp) Celo vs. Buzz: What’s The Difference? With Celo, you get the choice of a free plan with basic features, or all of our features at an affordable cost.. Although Buzz is free, it sells you individual features through in-app purchases—which can quickly add up over time. Here is a direct comparison of the two applications: ###### Feature ![](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg) ![Buzz-1](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-1.png?width=113&height=40&name=Buzz-1.png) Instant Messaging Group Chats Messages are encrypted during transit Healthcare Compliant Messaging (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, etc.) Built-in identity authentication Stored messages are encrypted Communicate with people outside your organization (i.e. Physicians at other hospitals, patients, and their families) But may be locked behind an in-app purchase App-free secure messaging for patients But may be locked behind an in-app purchase Pictures and videos stay on the platform ### Celo Solves Healthcare Communication Risks ![The Situation](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Situation.png?width=416&height=466&name=The%20Situation.png) #### The Situation In healthcare, mobile devices are everywhere, often used at the point of care. Clinicians use consumer messaging apps to discuss patient details for convenience. ![The Problem](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Problem.png?width=492&height=492&name=The%20Problem.png) #### The Problem Healthcare organizations need compliant messaging, but consumer apps remain popular. Many healthcare messaging apps require extensive training, making them hard to adopt. ![The Solution](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Solution.png?width=512&height=512&name=The%20Solution.png) #### The Solution Celo provides a secure messaging platform designed specifically for healthcare professionals. It enables seamless communication between providers and patients while safeguarding sensitive information. ## Secure Your Healthcare Communications With Celo, communication with patients and healthcare providers is easy while remaining compliant with privacy and security regulations. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Secure Communication Facilitates confidential 1:1 and group messaging, ensuring efficient and private interactions among healthcare professionals.​ ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Multimedia Sharing Includes an in-app camera and secure library for capturing, storing, and sharing patient photos, videos, and documents, keeping personal and professional media separate. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Connected Healthcare Provides dedicated workspaces, a verified directory, and access to a broad network of healthcare professionals, promoting organized and efficient collaboration. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Patient-Centered Collaboration Features patient case management and external chat options, enabling secure communication with patients, their families, and external stakeholders.​ ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Role-Based Messaging Allows staff to easily identify and message the on-call personnel directly from the directory, streamlining communication and reducing delays.​ ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Voice and Video Calls Supports secure one-on-one or group calls within the app, enhancing real-time collaboration. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Enhanced Administration Offers an upgraded admin panel for improved user management and seamless oversight of plans and billing. ![Secure Your Healthcare Communications](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/Secure%20Your%20Healthcare%20Communications.png "Secure Your Healthcare Communications") ## Find the right plan for your team Flexible, secure messaging solutions designed for healthcare teams of all sizes. [View Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/us/plans) ![notready](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/notready.png?width=500&name=notready.png "notready") ## Not ready to  choose a plan? Get a walkthrough of Celo, explore its features, and ask any questions you have. 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