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Berty vs Global Send: catalog facts
Berty	Global Send
Free Free and open source, developed by a non-profit.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
Android, iOS	Android
No central server; messages travel peer to peer Designed to work offline or on restricted networks	No account or sign-up required Direct device-to-device connections
Developers say it is not yet ready for high-risk use Small team and a smaller user base than mainstream messengers	Still relies on relay servers for address discovery Small, young project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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