Threema vs BiP

Threema8.5Visit BBiP8.4Visit

Higher score Threema #7 in WhatsApp Alternatives 8.5/10 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Threema

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B BiP #8 in WhatsApp Alternatives 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit BiP

• Threema fits best

  People willing to pay once for private messaging

• BiP fits best

  Free messaging with large groups and translation

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Side by side

Feature	Threema 8.5/10 Visit ↗	BBiP 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#7 in WhatsApp Alternatives	#8 in WhatsApp Alternatives
Best for	People willing to pay once for private messaging	Free messaging with large groups and translation
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$7.49/unit one-time	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Threema 2/5 · BiP 3/5
Default E2E encryption	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Desktop apps	✓	✓
Multi-device support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Voice and video calls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Open source	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Max group size	256 members	1000 members (best)
Our review
Pros	Create an account without a phone number or email address Encrypted messages, calls, backups, and chats for up to 256 members Use the service on mobile, desktop, and the web	Group chats support up to 1,000 people. Group voice and video calls support up to 32 participants. Instant translation and chat transfer help ease switching.
Cons	The listed Threema Private price is a one-time $7.49 purchase Android purchase is available through the Threema Shop A paid entry cost may deter people comparing free alternatives	Automatic end-to-end encryption covers one-to-one messages and calls. Group calls are limited to 32 participants. No paid tier is described for buyers seeking expanded plans.
Our verdict	Threema is a secure messaging app for individuals, organizations, and teams that want encrypted communication without account creation by phone number or email. Instead, users can register with a randomly generated Threema ID. Its features… Read the review →	BiP is a free messaging and communication app developed in Türkiye and owned by Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. It supports one-to-one conversations, groups of up to 1,000 people, voice and video calling, disappearing messages, status… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Threema — where it wins

  • Create an account without a phone number or email address
  • Encrypted messages, calls, backups, and chats for up to 256 members
  • Use the service on mobile, desktop, and the web

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed Threema Private price is a one-time $7.49 purchase
  • Android purchase is available through the Threema Shop
  • A paid entry cost may deter people comparing free alternatives

• BiP — where it wins

  • Group chats support up to 1,000 people.
  • Group voice and video calls support up to 32 participants.
  • Instant translation and chat transfer help ease switching.

  Where it doesn't

  • Automatic end-to-end encryption covers one-to-one messages and calls.
  • Group calls are limited to 32 participants.
  • No paid tier is described for buyers seeking expanded plans.

• Threema8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A paid messaging app with encrypted calls, groups, backups, and desktop access.

  Visit ThreemaFull verdict →
• BBiP8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free messaging app with large groups and automatic encryption for one-to-one chats and calls.

  Visit BiPFull verdict →