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Briar vs Instantbird

A side-by-side look at Briar and Instantbird. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Briar

Briar

Security & Privacy

Briar is a peer-to-peer encrypted messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and people at risk of persecution. It allows secure communication without relying on a central server, making it resistant to surveillance and censorship.

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Instantbird

Instantbird

Social & Communications

Instantbird is an open-source instant messaging client that supports popular chat protocols like XMPP/Jabber, IRC, Twitter and Facebook Chat. It is based on Mozilla technology and aims to be a lightweight and customizable alternative to larger IM clients.

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