Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging tools such as email, Twitter or Telegram, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.

Features

  • Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging, forums and blogs
  • Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud
  • Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access required
  • Free and open source software

Project Samples

Project Activity

See All Activity >

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

Follow Briar

Briar Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
The only CRM built for B2C Icon
The only CRM built for B2C

Stop chasing transactions. Klaviyo turns customers into diehard fans—obsessed with your products, devoted to your brand, fueling your growth.

Klaviyo unifies your customer profiles by capturing every event, and then lets you orchestrate your email marketing, SMS marketing, push notifications, WhatsApp, and RCS campaigns in one place. Klaviyo AI helps you build audiences, write copy, and optimize — so you can always send the right message at the right time, automatically. With real-time attribution and insights, you'll be able to make smarter, faster decisions that drive ROI.
Learn More
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Ratings

★★★★★
★★★★
★★★
★★
1
0
0
0
0
ease 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 5 / 5
features 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 5 / 5
design 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 4 / 5
support 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 0 / 5

User Reviews

  • I come in late (dec. 2018) but I'm definitely impressed. Even though Briar's singularity makes it one of a kind anyway, in addition it is indeed very user-friendly, which I find very difficult for this kind of project. I'd love to see an extra feature that would have it stand up even more, like, for instance, supporting PingTunnels, which would basically allow Briar to to just text EVERYWHERE, without even taking care of what network is in sight... I trust not only this would turn it into the next killer app, but also it'd damp a little bit its "designed for Hackerzzz" look ;-) One last thing : I am a bit puzzled, as there seems to be a more recent work on code.briarproject.org -but without apks?
Read more reviews >

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Android

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop, Non-Profit Organizations

User Interface

Handheld/Mobile/PDA

Programming Language

Java

Database Environment

JDBC

Related Categories

Java Communications Software, Java Security Software, Java Messaging Platform

Registered

2010-08-05