Element vs Threema

Element Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

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

CommunicationPaidOpen Source

Quick Facts

ElementCompanyThreema GmbH

2016Year Launched2012

FreePricing ModelPaid

YesOpen SourceYes

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

macOS, Windows, LinuxPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

CompanyElement

Year Launched2016

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

Threema

CompanyThreema GmbH

Year Launched2012

Pricing ModelPaid

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Threema

Paid

Standard: Custom/monthly per seat

Enterprise: Custom/annual per seat

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