Bridgefy AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like Bridgefy

Bridgefy is described as 'Integrating Bridgefy allows mobile devices to communicate in a secure and efficient way across large distances, without having them depend on access to a Wi-Fi network or a data plan' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bridgefy for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone apps. The best Bridgefy alternative is bitchat, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bridgefy are Briar, Berty, Cwtch and Ricochet Refresh.

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  1. bitchat icon
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    A secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required, no servers, no phone numbers — just pure encrypted communication.

    55 bitchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • bitchat is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Bridgefy.

    • bitchat is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bridgefy.

    • bitchat is Free and Open SourceBridgefy is Free and Proprietary
    • bitchat is Privacy focusedBridgefy is not according to our users
  2. Briar icon
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    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.

    76 Briar alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
    • Briar is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Bridgefy.

    • Briar is Free and Open SourceBridgefy is Free and Proprietary
    • Briar is Privacy focused and LightweightBridgefy is not according to our users
  3. Berty icon
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    Berty is a secure peer-to-peer messaging app that works with or without internet access, cellular data or trust in the network. Berty is a privacy-first messaging application built on top of the Berty Protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Berty is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Bridgefy.

    • Berty is Free and Open SourceBridgefy is Free and Proprietary
    • Berty is Privacy focused and LightweightBridgefy is not according to our users
  4. Cwtch icon
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    Cwtch - (a Welsh word roughly translating to “a hug that creates a safe place”) is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol that can be used to build metadata resistant applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Ricochet Refresh is the new updated version of Ricochet, supported by Blueprint for Free Speech.. We are a non-government, not-for-profit organisation working to safeguard the freedom of expression for whistleblowers, activists, and everybody else, worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Selene icon
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    Selene is a comprehensive peer-to-peer chat and file sharing application built on the Tor network. It enables secure, private communication and seamless file transfers between users, leveraging the anonymity and resilience of Tor.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
     
  7. Tinfoil Chat icon
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    Tinfoil Chat (TFC) is a FOSS+FHD peer-to-peer messaging system that relies on high assurance hardware architecture to protect users from passive collection, MITM attacks and most importantly, remote key exfiltration.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    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
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • WorldChat is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bridgefy.

    • WorldChat is Free and ProprietaryBridgefy is also Free and Proprietary
  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. xat icon
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    xat is a fun social networking site with the coolest online chat box. Make friends, join a group or run your own chat. Over 2500 unique smilies to combine and use. Embed to your blog or page for free (no need to download). Also available on mobile.

    7 xat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. DisChat icon
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    A private chatroom chatting program hidden as a chrome extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
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