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Quiet vs Berty: catalog facts
Quiet	Berty
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source, developed by a non-profit.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android, iOS
No server to trust or run Tor hides IP addresses and metadata	No central server; messages travel peer to peer Designed to work offline or on restricted networks
Beta software that has not been audited Missing basic features such as avatars and DMs	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
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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