Berty

Spec sheet

Product

Berty is a privacy-first messaging app built on the Wesh Network protocol.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Intended users

Berty says it designed the messenger with higher-risk groups such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and whistleblowers in mind.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Headquarters

Paris, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · berty.tech

Founded

2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · berty.tech

Maker

Berty Technologies describes itself as a non-profit organization based in Paris, France.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Contact sharing

Users can add contacts through a QR code, public key, or invite link.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Development status

The FAQ describes the app as under active development and says an early version is available.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Encryption

Messages and files are end-to-end encrypted by default, according to the FAQ.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Identity

The FAQ says registration does not require an email address or phone number.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Notable limits

The FAQ says file sharing and voice and video chat are planned for the future, but are not on the short-term roadmap.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Offline messaging

Berty says Bluetooth Low Energy can support messaging without internet access or cell coverage.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Peer-to-peer

The app uses a distributed peer-to-peer network and says it has no servers or cloud storage for user data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Security audit

Berty says its protocol has not yet been independently audited.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Security limitation

The FAQ states that Berty has no mechanism in place to hide users’ IP addresses at present.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Support and access

The contact page offers an application for preview access and links to the Berty Discord community.Read 7 Oct 2026 · berty.tech

Plans and prices

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