FireChat AlternativesEncrypted Chat Apps & Instant Messengers like FireChat

FireChat is described as 'Chat "off-the-grid" with people around you – even if there is no Internet connection or mobile phone coverage' and is a popular Encrypted Chat app in the social & communications category. There are six alternatives to FireChat for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Linux, iPad and Flathub apps. The best FireChat alternative is Briar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FireChat are Berty, Bridgefy, ChatAround - Offline Chat and Talkie.

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  1. Briar icon

    Briar

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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.

    75 Briar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    • Almost everyone thinks Briar is a great FireChat alternative.

    • Briar is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to FireChat.

    • Briar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FireChat.

    • Briar is Free and Open SourceFireChat is Free and Proprietary
    • Briar is Privacy focused and LightweightFireChat is not according to our users
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    Berty

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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.

    50 Berty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Berty is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FireChat.

    • Berty is Free and Open SourceFireChat is Free and Proprietary
    • Berty is Privacy focused and LightweightFireChat is not according to our users
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    Bridgefy

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    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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. ChatAround - Offline Chat icon

    ChatAround - Offline Chat

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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
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    Talkie

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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
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    Qwasap

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    A Telegram bot that lets you talk to people who are located anywhere in the world. Qwasap is a public, free and open local network for assistance and information exchange.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Telegram
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    No offline or meshed network support

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    • Qwasap is the most popular Web-based alternative to FireChat.

    • Qwasap is Free and ProprietaryFireChat is also Free and Proprietary
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