Briar Alternatives

Briar is described as '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' 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, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Briar alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Briar are Telegram, Element, SimpleX Chat and Wire.

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  1. Messenger for WhatsApp™ (WA Messenger) is a wrapper for WhatsApp Web. It loads WhatsApp Web in toolbar popup UI and has badge icon text notification for all new conversations (even if toolbar popup is closed).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
  2. World's most secure P2P messenger. End-to-end encrypted, zero-server architecture, quantum-resistant roadmap. WebRTC direct connections, advanced ECDH + DTLS + SAS verification, full ASN.1 validation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. WorldChat icon
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    Meet new people around the World on WorldChat.tv, the Original World Chat since 2011. Register your free Account or chat as Guest.

    8 WorldChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    a simple terminal user interface for signal messenger (using signal-cli).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  5. Tempo is a privacy-focused messaging app designed for secure communication. Features include end-to-end encryption, restrictions on screenshots and screen recordings, and self-destructing messages.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. City of Hats is a secure messaging platform introducing a new concept called location-controlled messaging.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
     
  7. SHLNK.IN  icon
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    shlnk.in is a next-generation link management tool built for creators, professionals, and businesses who demand more power at less cost.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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