Threema is a Swiss end-to-end encrypted messenger for text, voice, video, and file communication, available for individuals (Threema Private) and organizations (Threema Work, Threema OnPrem, Threema Gateway, Threema Broadcast). It uses a zero-knowledge architecture and does not require a phone number or email address to use. The product is positioned as a GDPR-compliant alternative to conventional messengers like WhatsApp and MS Teams for businesses, authorities, and security-critical organizations.
What it's for
Features 20
- API for automated administration
- Distribution lists (Android)
- Emoji reactions
- End-to-end encryption for messages, calls, and files
- File and media sharing
- Group chats
- Management cockpit for centralized administration
- MDM system integration
- No phone number or email address required to use
- Off-hours policy
- Open source apps with reproducible builds
- Perfect Forward Secrecy
- Polls
- Self-hosted deployment option (OnPrem)
- Threema Broadcast for one-to-many messaging
- Threema Gateway (message API)
- Two-factor authentication
- Voice and video calls, including group calls
- White-labeling (OnPrem)
- Zero-knowledge architecture
At a glance
Integrations
Complianceself-reported
Resources
Pricing
Threema Work licenses are also stated to be available 'from CHF 12 per year' per license (currency not converted to USD). OnPrem pricing is on request. Threema Private price ($6.00) is a one-time purchase, not a monthly charge. Prices are shown identically in CHF, EUR, and USD, with the site noting 'Conversion to EUR and USD one-to-one.'
One-time purchase, not a recurring subscription
For private use only
Price shown as 'monthly, per user' with annual payment
Ideal for small teams; billed annually
Price shown as 'monthly, per user' with annual payment
Unlimited number of employees; billed annually
Custom/quote-based pricing; contact required
Recommended number of users from 200; minimum contract duration 3 years
Preferential terms on Threema Work for NGOs, schools, and other educational institutions
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