Berty

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Two barsScore 5.3

Berty is ranked #33 of 55 in secure messaging apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS. There is a free plan.

Berty plans and pricing

Berty Messenger Free Free forever · open-source berty.tech · 7 Oct 2026

Product: Berty is a privacy-first messaging app built on the Wesh Network protocol.
Peer-to-peer: The app uses a distributed peer-to-peer network and says it has no servers or cloud storage for user data.
Offline messaging: Berty says Bluetooth Low Energy can support messaging without internet access or cell coverage.
Encryption: Messages and files are end-to-end encrypted by default, according to the FAQ.
Contact sharing: Users can add contacts through a QR code, public key, or invite link.
Identity: The FAQ says registration does not require an email address or phone number.
Security limitation: The FAQ states that Berty has no mechanism in place to hide users’ IP addresses at present.
Security audit: Berty says its protocol has not yet been independently audited.
Development status: The FAQ describes the app as under active development and says an early version is available.
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.
Intended users: Berty says it designed the messenger with higher-risk groups such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and whistleblowers in mind.
Support and access: The contact page offers an application for preview access and links to the Berty Discord community.
Maker: Berty Technologies describes itself as a non-profit organization based in Paris, France.
Founded: 2018
Price from: Free

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