Threema vs Jami

Threema9.2Visit Jami9.0Visit

Higher score Threema #2 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.2/10 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Threema

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Jami #4 in Encrypted Calling Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Jami

• Threema fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support

• Jami fits best

  Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	Threema 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Jami 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Encrypted Calling Apps	#4 in Encrypted Calling Apps
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting broad device support	Free, open-source calling across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$7.49/unit one-time	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Threema 1/5 · Jami 1/5
Video calling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Screen sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Self-hosting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	✓	✓
Specs
Group call limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Encrypted Threema Safe backups and group chats for up to 256 members	End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support
Cons	There is no free plan Threema Private is sold for Android through the Threema Shop Support channels are tickets and documentation	No numeric group-call limit is stated No numeric linked-device limit is stated Support channels are email, community, and documentation
Our verdict	Threema is an encrypted messaging and calling app for individuals, organizations, and security-sensitive teams. It supports end-to-end encrypted text and voice messages, voice and video calls, group chats, file sharing, polls, and emoji… Read the review →	Jami is a free, open-source communication app for private messaging, voice and video calls, group conversations, conferencing, file sharing, and screen sharing. Its desktop and mobile coverage makes it relevant to people who want one… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Threema — where it wins

  • End-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Encrypted Threema Safe backups and group chats for up to 256 members

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Threema Private is sold for Android through the Threema Shop
  • Support channels are tickets and documentation

• Jami — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy
  • Voice and video calls, group chats, conferencing, and screen sharing
  • Desktop and mobile apps, linked devices, and SIP client support

  Where it doesn't

  • No numeric group-call limit is stated
  • No numeric linked-device limit is stated
  • Support channels are email, community, and documentation

• Threema9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A paid, multi-device app for private calls, messaging, and encrypted backups.

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• Jami9.0/10 · Free plan

  Private messaging and calls with peer-to-peer architecture and SIP support.

  Visit JamiFull verdict →