Briar
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VisitBriar vs WhatsApp
What both publish
| Fact | Briar | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The maker says communications between devices are end-to-end encrypted and contact lists are encrypted and stored on each user’s device. | WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption prevents anyone else, including WhatsApp, from reading personal messages or listening to calls. |
| License | Briar is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License. | WhatsApp Messenger is proprietary software distributed under an end-user license agreement. |
Briar plans
- BriarFree
WhatsApp plans
- WhatsAppFree
- WhatsApp Business appFree
- WhatsApp MessengerFree
- WhatsApp Business PlatformPriced on request
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 WhatsApp if…
WhatsApp suits people who want a free way to message and call across phones, computers, and the web. It also offers business features for showcasing products and services and building customer relationships.