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24 alternatives to Threema

End-to-end encrypted messaging

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Threema launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Threema▲3

   Seriously Secure Messaging

   2015 · threema.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Threema▲79

   The messenger that puts security and privacy first

   2019 · threema.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Keybase for Mobile▲159

   End-to-end encryption messaging platform

   2017 · keybase.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Chadder▲89

   Encrypted messaging app

   2015 · emojiguide.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Encryptochat▲68

   True end-to-end encrypted messaging.

   2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   BitJournal▲69

   Online journal encrypted with a cipher

   2015 · bitjournal.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tex▲134

   The most secure messaging app

   2016 · texapp.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Stackfield▲60

   Real-time collaboration with end-to-end encryption

   2015 · stackfield.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Criptext▲83

   Encrypt, track, and recall your emails

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    TextSecure ▲68

    Open Source security for mobile devices

    2015 · signal.org · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Stellar▲143

    Decentralized protocol for real-world currencies

    2014 · stellar.org · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Ring▲83

    A free software for distributed and secured communication

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    CryptoBuzz▲176

    Hacker News for Crypto

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    A decentralized social network with end-to-end encryption▲167

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    3nder▲142

    Tinder for threesomes

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BitMessage▲3

    Encrypted Messaging Based On Bitcoin

    2015 · wiki.bitmessage.org · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scramblage▲73

    Encrypt and share photos with friends

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Stackfield 3▲65

    Projects, tasks & team communication - encrypted

    2017 · stackfield.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    ShadowCrypt▲65

    Encrypts e-mails, Facebook status updates, tweets (Chrome)

    2014 · shadowcrypt-release.weebly.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    shortwave▲106

    Short-range anonymous messaging (Secret meets Firechat)

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Subrosa▲71

    Encrypted communication platform (voice/message/video)

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Node.js Messenger▲140

    A small alternative to Slack

    2017 · totaljs.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Cryptocat▲61

    In-browser encrypted chat (open source)

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Trext▲91

    Automated text message conversations

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →