Briar Alternatives

Briar is described as 'Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Briar for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Briar alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Briar are Element, Telegram, SimpleX Chat and bitchat.

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    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Video AI-Based Calls | AnySend AI-Based Instant Multimedia Messenger - Securely Send Anything You Want, Anytime You Want, in Anyway Your Want.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. The modern XMPP client for teams who own their data.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. Peer Calls icon
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    Make video calls to anybody in the world with a private connection. Share the conversation by sharing url.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. BChat icon
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    BChat is a privacy messenger built on the Beldex blockchain that ensures true anonymity by requiring no phone number, email, or personal identity to create an account. It offers unparalleled metadata protection by onion-routing messages through global masternodes, ensuring they...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. ChatAround allows users to chat offline - no internet connection needed. It uses Bluetooth / WiFi to create a local connection. There is no account registration needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. OSHI MESH icon
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    OSHI - The most private messenger. End-to-end encrypted with steganography, AI offline, bot API, mesh networking, covert channels, and zero metadata. No phone number required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  8. AzadiConnect is a cross-platform application designed for secure, anonymous peer-to-peer communication in restricted network environments. It allows users to chat and transfer files without relying on central servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • Linux
     
  9. Hype is a chat service built into the Opera Mini browser, so you can chat, share, and browse in one app. And when you find something online worth sharing, Hype makes it easy to do so with WebSnap.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Opera Mini
     
  10. Talkie icon
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    With Talkie (ex. Wi-Fi Talkie) you can organize communication between devices at distances of Wi-Fi signal without using an Internet connection or a cellular network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. NYNJA icon
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    all-in-one Communication and Collaboration Platform. The NYNJA platform combines the benefits of instant chat, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, asset management collaboration, and much more, in one fast, easy and reliable platform.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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