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Briefing
Briefing supports browser-based audio, video, and text chat as a free open source video meeting app.
About Briefing
Briefing is a browser-based video chat app. You open the page, share the room link with the people you want to talk to, and connect. Audio, video and text chat are exchanged directly between peers over WebRTC and are described as end-to-end encrypted on the wire; the signaling server only helps peers find each other and does not relay or store media.
Key features
- End-to-end encrypted audio, video and text chat
- Peer-to-peer WebRTC connection; server does not relay media
- Rooms joined by sharing a link
- No account, registration or telemetry
- Self-hostable
- Runs in the browser with optional PWA install
Best for: People who want a quick browser video call with a shared link and no account or installation.
Good for
- No account, registration or install is required to start a call
- Media is exchanged peer-to-peer and described as end-to-end encrypted on the wire
- Can be self-hosted
Watch out for
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage
- The homepage gives no details on participant limits or account-based features
- A signaling server is still needed so peers can find each other
Briefing at a glance
- Website
- brie.fi/ng
- Category
- Social & Communities › Messaging Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Briefing FAQ
Do I need an account or an install to use Briefing?
No. It runs in the browser with no account and no registration; a PWA install is optional.
Does the server store or relay my audio and video?
Media is exchanged directly between peers, and the signaling server only helps peers find each other — it does not relay or store media content.
Can I host Briefing myself?
Yes, the homepage lists self-hostable as a feature.
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