Threema vs Signal

A detailed comparison to help you choose between Threema and Signal.

Threema

Swiss messenger with no phone number or email required.

Signal

Private messenger

Rating4.4 (330 reviews)4.8 (45000 reviews)
Pricing Modelpaidfree
Starting PriceFrom €4.99/moFree
Best ForMost secure messaging
Free Tier
API Access
Team Features
Open Source
Tags

Signal

Pros

  • + Gold standard E2E encryption
  • + Open-source protocol
  • + Disappearing messages
  • + No ads or tracking

Cons

  • - Requires phone number
  • - Smaller user base than WhatsApp
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