Briar

Open Source GPL-3.0

Secure messenger for activists and journalists with Tor support

Website

briarproject.org

GitHub

briar/briar

Difficulty

● Easy

Last check

2026-03-12

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.