FireChat has been discontinued. Similar apps include Briar, which is free and open source. Other options are Berty, Bridgefy, ChatAround - Offline Chat and Talkie. In total there are six Instant Messengers like FireChat for Android, iPhone, Linux, iPad and the web.
Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in.
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.
France
EU
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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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.
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.
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.
