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Bridgefy vs Briar: catalog facts
Bridgefy	Briar
Free The messaging app is free to download.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Android, iOS	Linux, Android
Works with no internet or mobile data Messages can hop across other users' phones to extend range	Works with no internet at all, over Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi No central server and no phone number or email needed
Direct range is limited to about 100 metres Longer distances depend on other Bridgefy users being nearby	Currently in maintenance mode, with limited new development Both devices must be online at the same time to exchange messages
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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