Threema

threema.ch
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

Secure Communication For Individuals and Companies

How to Replace Threema

Overview

Threema is a highly secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform designed for maximum confidentiality. It offers secure exchange of messages, calls, and files for businesses, military, authorities, and individuals, with GDPR compliance and Swiss development. The platform provides three main solutions: Threema Private for personal use, Threema Work for business teams, and Threema OnPrem for self-hosted deployments with complete data sovereignty.

Features

36 features across 13 categories

Administration(1)

TrustCirclesPremium

Control visibility of users in contact list to protect high-level employees from unwanted inquiries while maintaining efficient communication

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Business(1)

Threema WorkPremium

Business messenger with centralized management cockpit for configuring user permissions and GDPR-compliant team collaboration

Client(3)

Desktop App

Secure desktop application for chatting with full access to chat history, contacts, and media files

Tablet Support

Use Threema on tablets and devices without a SIM card

Web Client

Browser-based client for secure chatting with full functionality equivalent to mobile app

Also in: IDrive, Zulip, Keeper

Collaboration(7)

Distribution Lists

Send messages to multiple recipients at once without group functionality

File Sharing

Send any type of file with end-to-end encryption

Groups

Send messages to multiple recipients with strictly decentralized group management where only group members know membership

Location Sharing

Share location information securely within encrypted conversations

Media Sharing

Share images, videos, and other media with end-to-end encryption

Polls

Create polls to gather opinions from group members efficiently

Screen Sharing

Share screen with other participants in group calls on desktop for collaboration without additional tools

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(3)

Group Calls

Invite group members to join end-to-end encrypted audio/video group calls with single tap

Video Calls

Place encrypted video calls with brilliant video quality and tap-proof encryption

Voice Calls

Place encrypted calls without revealing phone number with crystal-clear voice quality

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

GDPR Compliance

Meets all data protection requirements and goes beyond minimum standards for legal certainty

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(2)

Light and Dark Theme

Choose between light or dark theme for the user interface

WHITELABELINGPremium

Customize app design with flexible app name, individual logo, and color scheme to match corporate branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Enterprise(1)

Threema OnPremPremium

Self-hosted messenger solution with complete data sovereignty, operated on company's own infrastructure

Integration(2)

Contact Synchronization

Optional contact synchronization without requiring address-book access

EASYCONNECTPremium

Enable secure communication with external contacts via QR code without complicated registration

Messaging(4)

Emoji Reactions

React to chat messages with emojis without triggering push notifications on recipient's end

Text Formatting

Add typographical emphasis with bold, italic, and strikethrough formatting

Text Messages

Send and receive text messages with ability to edit and delete after sending

Voice Messages

Send audio messages as a quick alternative to typing

Personal(1)

Threema Private

Personal communication solution with consistent privacy protection and optional anonymity

Privacy(2)

Anonymous Communication

No requirement for phone number or email address; uses unique Threema ID for confidential communication without revealing identity

Minimal Metadata

Messages disappear from servers after delivery; contact lists remain on user device to minimize digital traces

Security(8)

Contact Verification

Verify contacts using QR code to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks

DUALLOCKPremium

Block app access remotely to protect chat content when smartphone is lost or compromised

End-to-End Encryption

All messages, calls, and files are protected with strong cryptography based on open-source encryption technology

Open Source Code

Transparent code with regular external security audits demonstrating high security standards

Perfect Forward Secrecy

Prevents retrospective decryption even in the event of key compromise for reliable protection of confidential communication

Private Chats

Hide sensitive chats and lock them with PIN or fingerprint

Reproducible Builds

Verify integrity of installed apps yourself through reproducible build verification

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Only intended recipients can read messages; neither third parties nor Threema itself have access to content

Pricing

Threema Private

Free with Optional In-App Purchase
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Anonymous communication
  • Text and voice messages
  • Voice and video calls
  • File sharing
  • Groups and distribution lists

Threema Work

Popular
Custom Pricing (Free Trial: 30 days, 30 users)
  • Centralized management cockpit
  • User permission configuration
  • GDPR-compliant team collaboration
  • All Threema features
  • Screen sharing on desktop
  • EasyConnect
  • TrustCircles Professional

Threema OnPrem

Custom Pricing
  • Self-hosted deployment
  • Complete data sovereignty
  • Full control over data
  • Closed communication environment
  • All Threema features
  • Whitelabeling
  • DualLock
  • EasyConnect
  • TrustCircles

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Threema. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Threema alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 36 features.

Buy Threema

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Threema saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 36 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.