Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Encryption coveragedefault
- 4Desktop appYes
- 5Disappearing messagesYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: briarproject.org
Overview
Briar is ranked #23 of 43 in encrypted messaging apps on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
Compared on encrypted messaging apps
- Free plan
- Yesbriarproject.org
- Encryption coverage
- defaultbriarproject.org
- Desktop app
- Yesbriarproject.org
- Disappearing messages
- Yesbriarproject.org
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Encrypted Messaging Apps in 2026#23 of 43
- Best Secure Messaging Apps in 2026#20 of 36
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