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Signal vs Threema Work: catalog facts
Signal	Threema Work
Free Free; developed by a nonprofit funded by grants and donations	Paid Paid business licences, with a 30-day free trial.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
End-to-end encryption on every message and call using the open source Signal Protocol No ads, affiliate marketers or tracking	End-to-end encrypted messaging for business use Focus on data protection and compliance
Requires a phone number that can receive an SMS or phone call to register Desktop app requires Signal to be installed on a phone first	Paid licences aimed at organisations, not individuals Separate from the consumer Threema app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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