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Briar

An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required. Created by Michael Rogers, Eleanor Saitta, Torsten Grote, Ernir Erlingsson, Bernard Tyers, Jack Grigg

Free Open Source
Android

Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.... More Info »

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Privacy Products, xenmaster's privacy tools, secure messenger, Chat, Email, Messaging, Communication, and Communication

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Features

Bluetooth Support Decentralized Encrypted chat End-to-End Encryption Group chat Mesh network Night mode/Dark Theme No Internet required Non-cloud solution Works Offline Peer-To-Peer Secure Chat Sync via TOR network Support for TOR Add a feature

Categories

Social & Communications Security & Privacy File Sharing

Tags

chat-without-internet nearby-chat secure-messaging security-and-privacy smartphone-messaging

Briar was added by bagabaga3523 in Oct 2015 and the latest update was made in Nov 2020. The list of alternatives was updated Jan 2021. It's possible to update the information on Briar or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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