Briar vs NC Passwords
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Briar
Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices. If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance. You can link Briar with a device running Briar Mailbox (even on Android: https://f-droid.org/packages/org.briarproject.mailbox/) to receive encrypted messages from your contacts while Briar is offline.
NC Passwords
Features * View your passwords (with quick copy to clipboard functionality) * Create/Update/Delete your passwords * Autofill Support on Android * View/Set/Unset your favorites * Fast search of your passwords * View your passwords in folder view * Optional Local Biometric Authentication * Local cache of your passwords (if you have no current internet connection) * Nextcloud theming * Displaying the logos of supported websites for saved passwords
| Feature | Briar | NC Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-Droid |
| Categories | Password ManagerMessagingBrowser | Password ManagerProductivityMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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