Briar is a messaging app that helps activists, journalists, and anyone else communicate safely, easily, and effectively. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar synchronizes messages directly between users' devices instead of using a central server. When the Internet is down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or memory cards, keeping information flowing. Through the Tor network, Briar can sync via the Internet if the Internet is up, protecting users and their relationships from prying eyes.
Among the features of the app are private messages, groups, forums, and blogs. Tor network support is built into the app. Briar stores everything you do on your device, unless you decide to share it.
Tracking and advertisements are not present. Anyone can inspect the source code of the app, and it has already been audited professionally. Briar's releases are reproducible, so it is possible to verify that the source code matches the app published here exactly. A small non-profit team develops the app.
