Berty
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| Fact | Berty | Jami |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Messages and files are end-to-end encrypted by default, according to the FAQ. | Jami states that its communications use end-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy and comply with the X.509 standard. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Maker | Berty Technologies describes itself as a non-profit organization based in Paris, France. | The Jami project is led by Savoir-faire Linux Inc. and supported by a global community of free software contributors. |
Berty suits people seeking peer-to-peer, encrypted messaging without phone or email registration. It is designed with higher-risk groups such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and whistleblowers in mind.
Jami suits people seeking free/libre messaging and calling software who value account creation without personal information. It may also suit users who need desktop, mobile or web access, depending on client feature availability.