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Bridgefy vs Berty: catalog facts
Bridgefy	Berty
Free The messaging app is free to download.	Free Free and open source, developed by a non-profit.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Works with no internet or mobile data Messages can hop across other users' phones to extend range	No central server; messages travel peer to peer Designed to work offline or on restricted networks
Direct range is limited to about 100 metres Longer distances depend on other Bridgefy users being nearby	Developers say it is not yet ready for high-risk use Small team and a smaller user base than mainstream messengers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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