Briar vs Status
| Briar | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | default | default |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | Yes | — |
| Maximum group size | — | 20 members |
| Encrypted backups | — | end_to_end |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps, Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Status scores higher on our published basis.