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Status vs Threema: catalog facts
Status	Threema
Free Free to download and use.	Paid A one-time purchase is required. Business plans are separate.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Decentralised messaging with self-custodial keys Built-in crypto wallet and web3 browser	No phone number or email required; the ID is random Apps are open source and the company is based in Switzerland
Crypto wallet and token features add complexity for people who only want chat Communities depend on members running the desktop app	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 not stated	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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