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Briar

Decentralised messenger for offline-first secure communication.

RANKED #6 · TOP 10 SECURE COMMUNICATION TOOLSLISTERSCORE 81.0

Briar is an open-source, decentralised messaging app designed for offline-first operation via Tor, Bluetooth mesh, or local networks. It is ideal for users in environments with poor connectivity or restricted internet access.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Activists, journalists, and users in regions with internet censorship or unreliable connectivity.
Website	briarproject.org

Strengths and trade-offs

Fully decentralised with no reliance on central servers
Works offline via Bluetooth or Tor for censorship resistance

Smaller user base limits practical adoption outside activist communities
Bluetooth mesh is currently Android-only

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Questions about Briar

How much does Briar cost?

Lister lists Briar's pricing as: Free.

Is Briar free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is Briar best for?

Briar is best for activists, journalists, and users in regions with internet censorship or unreliable connectivity.

Where does Briar rank?

Briar is ranked #6 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools (Lister Score 81.0).

What are the best alternatives to Briar?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Signal (#1 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools), Wire (#2 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools) and Wickr (#3 in Top 10 Secure Communication Tools).

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