Campfire vs Threema

Campfire

Campfire is a group chat tool by 37signals (makers of Basecamp) sold as a one-time purchase under their ONCE brand. It runs on your own server and provides real-time messaging without recurring subscription fees.

CommunicationPaid

Threema

Threema Privacy-focused encrypted messenger that requires no phone number or email to register.

CommunicationPaidOpen Source

Quick Facts

37signalsCompanyThreema GmbH

2024Year Launched2012

PaidPricing ModelPaid

NoOpen SourceYes

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

Linux, WebPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Campfire

Company37signals

Year Launched2024

Pricing ModelPaid

Open SourceNo

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsLinux, Web

Threema

CompanyThreema GmbH

Year Launched2012

Pricing ModelPaid

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Pricing

Campfire

Paid

ONCE: 299/one-time

Threema

Paid

Standard: Custom/monthly per seat

Enterprise: Custom/annual per seat

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