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ArcaneChatThreema
Free

Free and open source, with no ads, funded by donations.

 Paid

A one-time purchase is required. Business plans are separate.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • No phone number needed to sign up
  • End-to-end encryption and consent-based contact
  • No phone number or email required; the ID is random
  • Apps are open source and the company is based in Switzerland
  • Android only; other platforms must use Delta Chat
  • Maintained mainly by one developer
  • A one-time purchase is required for each platform
  • Smaller user base than the mainstream encrypted messengers
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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