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Briar

Open SourceGPL-3.0

Secure messenger for activists and journalists with Tor support

Difficulty
● Easy
Last check
2026-10-23

Description

Briar is a highly secure messenger specifically designed for activists, journalists, and anyone who needs secure communication. Messages are synchronized via the Tor network, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth and can even be transmitted without an internet connection. Briar stores all data encrypted on the device and offers blogs, forums, and private groups. The project is developed by academic security researchers and has been extensively audited.

Preview

Briar Preview

Platforms

AndroidLinux

Replaces the following proprietary tools

WhatsApp→Briar
Slack→Briar
Microsoft Teams→Briar

Tags

#messenger#tor#sicherheit#aktivismus#p2p#offline#bluetooth

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