Briar
6.6#18 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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SimpleX Chat
8.0#1 in encrypted messaging appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Briar | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The maker says communications between devices are end-to-end encrypted and contact lists are encrypted and stored on each user’s device. | The network uses end-to-end encryption with continuous post-quantum key exchange for messages and metadata. |
| License | Briar is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. | The application source code is available under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Purpose | Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and others who need a safe, robust way to communicate. | SimpleX Chat is a messaging application built on the SimpleX platform. |
Briar plans
- BriarFree
SimpleX Chat plans
- FreeFree
- SimpleX ChatFree
Pick Briar if…
Briar may suit activists, journalists, and others who need private messaging that can work with or without Internet access. Its desktop version may suit users who do not need the Android-only features it lacks.
Pick SimpleX Chat if…
It suits people seeking messaging without network-assigned profile identifiers, with encrypted messaging, calls, and optional self-hosted servers. Developers can use its protocol SDKs for bots and integrations.