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Knit vs Bridgefy: catalog facts
Knit	Bridgefy
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free The messaging app is free to download.
Android	Android, iOS
Works with no internet, cell service or servers Messages relay across multiple nearby phones	Works with no internet or mobile data Messages can hop across other users' phones to extend range
Only reaches people within range of a chain of nearby phones Android only	Direct range is limited to about 100 metres Longer distances depend on other Bridgefy users being nearby
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account 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 October 2, 2026

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